Cadillac reveals its quickest vehicle ever

There’s a new V-Series Cadillac in town, the luxurious land barge that is the Lyriq.

Not only is the Lyriq-V the first all-electric Cadillac to wear a V badge, but it will also be the fastest production model the brand has ever made. Its dual motor all-wheel drive configuration puts out 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque.

Those figures give it a 0-60 mph time of 3.3 seconds in the performance-focused Velocity Max mode, 0.1 seconds faster than the gas-powered CT5-V Blackwing. The 15.35-inch front Brembo brakes should help slow you down after that run.

Despite weighing in at a massive 5,980 pounds, its 102 kWh battery pack can power it for 285 miles on a single charge. A DC fast charger can add up to 75 miles of range in 10 minutes, while the slowest 240V charger can add 19 miles of range in an hour.

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Cadillac ensured that drivers could experience the Lyriq’s V’s power

Cadillac includes three modes to help you take advantage of the Lyriq-V’s massive power. Competition Mode switches up the traction management software to increase vehicle agility, although the automaker didn’t explain how. 

V-Mode, on the other hand, allows the driver to customize their performance settings and assign them the steering-wheel-mounted V button. Lastly, there’s launch control, which can be engaged in Velocity Max or V-Mode to enhance your off-the-line acceleration.

On the exterior, the Lyriq-V rides on special 22-inch wheels with a model-specific lower front fascia, side rockers, a black-painted roof, and body-colored lower trim. The body itself can be draped in the exclusive “Magnus Metal Frost” color, and there are plenty of V badges throughout to ensure that passersby know not to challenge you to a drag race.

The Lyriq V’s cabin reflects the power underneath

Enter the cabin, and you’ll be met with a fantastic mix of luxury and racey designs highlighted by V-Series illuminated sill plates. The steering wheel is uniquely styled with a V-Series logo, the aforementioned V-Mode button, “sculpted hand grips”, and an aluminum Regen On Demand paddle.

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Various interior surfaces are bestowed with paperwood décor, while the seats can be clad in Nappa leather with available embroidery and V-pattern detailing on the seatbacks.

Cadillac also mentioned that the existing infotainment system will be complemented by a dual-plane Augmented Reality Head Up Display that will likely display relevant information to the driver.

That same infotainment system can also be “updated with specific customization options reflecting the V-Series persona.” This likely means some sort of theme or color scheme to help you remember you’re driving a Cadillac V.

It should also be noted that these V-Series-specific features are included on top of the standard Lyriq’s features, like a panoramic fixed glass roof, a 23-speaker AKG Studio Audio System with Dolby Atmos, and a massive 33-inch-diagonal advanced LED display.

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Final thoughts

Such power and luxury will require deep pockets. Cadillac set the MSRP of the Lyriq-V at $79,990, including the destination freight charge. 

The Lyriq itself was already an impressive car, with true Cadillac proportions and a design that stands miles apart from any other luxury EV. Having a performance-focused V-Series version just makes it that much more special, and we’re stoked that Cadillac has brought its performance variant to its electric lineup.

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