The Cadillac Ciel is a hybrid electric concept car created by Cadillac and unveiled at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The Ciel has a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter direct injection V6 producing 425 hp[1] and a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology.[2][3] The Ciel is a four-seat convertible with a wheelbase of 125 in. It was developed at GM Design's North Hollywood Design Center.[4]
The Ciel has rear suicide doors, and the interior features a smooth wooden dashboard with a simple gauge look. The word "Ciel" is French for "sky"- which is what the designers had in mind when they made the vehicle.
In 2012 and early 2013, Cadillac contemplated developing a production car based on the Ciel. However, in July 2013, they decided not to pursue the venture.[5]
At the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Cadillac unveiled a new concept, the Elmiraj, which is similar in design to the Ciel, except it is a coupe. Both vehicles were designed by Niki Smart.
The Cadillac Ciel was featured in the 2015 film Entourage as a gift from talent agent Ari Gold to the main character Vincent Chase for the success of his directorial debut in the fictional movie, Hyde.
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See also
- Cadillac Converj
- Cadillac XLR
References
- Vinny O'Hare. Cadillac Ciel Concept Car CadillacCountryClub, retrieved 2024-05-28^
- John Neff. Cadillac Ciel Concept designed for decadent drives up the coast Autoblog, 2011-08-18, retrieved 2024-05-28^
- Jerry Garrett. Cadillac Ciel Concept: A Hybrid Flagship Docks at Pebble Beach The New York Times, 2011-08-19, retrieved 2024-05-28^
- Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey The Wall Street Journal, 2011-08-18, retrieved 2011-08-21^
- Wall St. Cheat Sheet » Automobiles » GM Decides the Cadillac Ciel Isn't Worth the Cost The Wall Street Cheat Sheet, 2013-07-02, retrieved 2013-07-07^