Cadillac VONE Concept boasts 830 horsepower

Cadillac has unveiled the VONE, a one-of-one concept car directly derived from its championship-winning V-Series.R endurance race car, during The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 15, 2026. The high-performance prototype, which features a hybrid V8 powertrain producing 830 horsepower, serves as a showcase for the future direction of the Cadillac V-Series brand.

The single-seat concept shares its core architecture, including suspension, transmission, and hybrid powertrain foundations, with the V-Series.R that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship. Since its 2023 debut, the race car has secured 10 wins and the 2023 IMSA manufacturer, team, and driver titles. The VONE concept, however, delivers more power than its racing counterpart, which is limited to 670 horsepower in competition.

Co-developed by Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing, and chassis builder Dallara, the VONE is not a production vehicle but is described as a "concept study." Its creation involved starting with competition hardware and adapting it for a single driver, rather than beginning with a road car and adding race-inspired elements. "The Cadillac VONE Concept...