Cadillac Ciel

{{Short description|Concept car developed by Cadillac}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Cadillac Ciel

| image = Cadillac Ciel (concept) - Flickr - skinnylawyer.jpg

| manufacturer = Cadillac

| production = 2011 (concept car)

| class = Concept car

| body_style = 4-door convertible

| layout = Rear-wheel drive

| engine = Twin-turbocharged 3.6 L direct injection V6

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| wheelbase = {{cvt|125|in|mm}}

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| designer = Niki Smart

| related = Cadillac Elmiraj

| successor = Cadillac Elmiraj

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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 {{cvt|425|hp|0}}{{cite web |url=https://cadillaccountryclub.com/cadillac-ciel-concept-car/ |title=Cadillac Ciel Concept Car |author=Vinny O'Hare |access-date=2024-05-28 |work=CadillacCountryClub}} and a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology.{{cite news |title=Cadillac Ciel Concept designed for decadent drives up the coast|access-date=2024-05-28 |work=Autoblog|author= John Neff|date=2011-08-18|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/18/cadillac-ciel-concept-designed-for-decadent-drives-up-the-coast/?guccounter=1}}{{cite news|url=https://archive.nytimes.com/wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/19/cadillac-ciel-concept-a-hybrid-flagship-docks-at-pebble-beach/?hpw|title=Cadillac Ciel Concept: A Hybrid Flagship Docks at Pebble Beach|author=Jerry Garrett|work=The New York Times|date=2011-08-19|access-date=2024-05-28}} The Ciel is a four-seat convertible with a wheelbase of {{convert|125|in}}. It was developed at GM Design's North Hollywood Design Center.{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20110818-914053.html?mod=WSJ_qtnews_pressrel|title=Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey|work=The Wall Street Journal|date=2011-08-18|access-date=2011-08-21}}{{dead link|date=May 2024}}

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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.{{cite news|url=http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/gm-decides-the-cadillac-ciel-isnt-worth-the-cost.html/?ref=YF|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130708145156/http://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/gm-decides-the-cadillac-ciel-isnt-worth-the-cost.html/?ref=YF|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 8, 2013|title=Wall St. Cheat Sheet » Automobiles » GM Decides the Cadillac Ciel Isn't Worth the Cost|work=The Wall Street Cheat Sheet|date=2013-07-02|access-date=2013-07-07}}

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.