Cadillac Ciel

Cadillac Ciel
Overview
Manufacturer	Cadillac
Production	2011 (concept car)
Designer	Niki Smart
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car
Body style	4-door convertible
Layout	Rear-wheel drive
Related	Cadillac Elmiraj
Powertrain
Engine	Twin-turbocharged 3.6 L direct injection V6
Dimensions
Wheelbase	125 in (3,200 mm)
Chronology
Successor	Cadillac Elmiraj

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 (317 kW)[1] and a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology.[2][3] The Ciel is a four-seat convertible with a wheelbase of 125 inches (3,200 mm). It was developed at GM Design's North Hollywood Design Center.[4]

Rear view

Interior

The Ciel comes with 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 Cadillac 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.

See also

• Cadillac Converj
• Cadillac XLR

References

1. Vinny O'Hare. "Cadillac Ciel Concept Car". CadillacCountryClub. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
2. John Neff (2011-08-18). "Cadillac Ciel Concept designed for decadent drives up the coast". Autoblog. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
3. Jerry Garrett (2011-08-19). "Cadillac Ciel Concept: A Hybrid Flagship Docks at Pebble Beach". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
4. "Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey". The Wall Street Journal. 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2011-08-21.^[dead link‍]
5. "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.^[dead link‍]