Cadillac has revealed the V-ONE, a single-seat concept prototype based on the brand’s V-Series.R LMDh that currently competes in IMSA and the FIA WEC.
Rooted in performance engineering with shared V-Series.R foundations, the V-ONE Concept, according to Cadillac, “explores how competition hardware can be translated into a driver-focused experience, while reinforcing Cadillac’s broader race-winning story across design, performance and technology.”
“The Cadillac V-ONE Concept is the ultimate manifestation of a customer performance concept and is a clear sign of our ambition for the Cadillac V-Series brand in the future,” said Dominic Najafi, executive design director, Global Cadillac.
The V-ONE is rooted in Cadillac’s LMDh racing programme and the V-Series.R race car. Co-developed by Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing and chassis constructor Dallara, the concept is designed to deliver factory-level prototype performance and technology.
At the heart of the V-ONE is a V8 hybrid powertrain that shares foundations with the race and title-winning Cadillac V-Series.R. It has more power than its racing counterpart, but a (lightly) simplified hybrid system which acts more as a boost to engine power and a unique aerodynamic package combining elements of different V-Series.R iterations.
The concept also shares an identical chassis to the LMDh and deeper race-bred architecture in areas such as suspension, transmission and select electronics. Even with that race-derived foundation, the V-ONE is intended to be easier to operate while maintaining a similar level of performance. The aim is for its lap times to be within about 10% of the V-Series.R’s.
The V-ONE’s exterior remains faithful to its race-honed sibling, while introducing refined details that make the concept feel more advanced, more technical and more tailored to Cadillac’s luxury identity.
A hand-sprayed paint gradient from silver to deep navy “reflects the journey from day to night during an endurance race.”
Inside, the single-seat V-ONE Concept transforms pure prototype hardware into a fully bespoke, race-bred cockpit, blending exposed carbon structure with an immersive, custom UX/UI and deeply personalized materials to create an elevated expression of Cadillac performance luxury.
The steering wheel design lends to the racecar experience, complete with a button layout tailored for clients and developed by racing engineers.
Other interior details include thoug material selection, including Cadillac Collection recycled fabrics, a serialized plaque on the door and a seat customized to the driver’s specifications.
The Cadillac V-ONE Concept will be on display at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California on August 14, 2026.
There is no word on whether or not this concept will form the basis for a wider customer programme in the future, similar to Ferrari’s 499P Modificata and the McLaren’s MCL-HY GTR projects.
Cadillac has however confirmed that the V-ONE concept unveiled is not available for sale.
The technical specification includes:
- Hybrid V-8 drivetrain with 830 combined horsepower
- Aerodynamic package inspired by V-Series.R
- Shared suspension components with V-Series.R, including double wishbone suspension, pushrod-actuated coil and torsion spring elements with lateral and heave dampers on the front and rear
- A race-inspired interface and data visualisation concept that gives drivers clear feedback and coaching as they explore the car’s full capability
Images courtesy of Cadillac
