Cadillac · 2011–present
Cadillac Ciel
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) and a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology. 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. 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. 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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Successor: Cadillac Elmiraj
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Specifications
- name
- Cadillac Ciel
- 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
- Wheelbase
- 125 in
- Designer
- Niki Smart
- Related
- Cadillac Elmiraj
- Successor
- Cadillac Elmiraj
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2932696CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_CielCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1324006973 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cadillac_Ciel_(concept)_-_Flickr_-_skinnylawyer.jpgCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: skinnylawyer from Los Angeles, California, USA · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.cadillac.com/concept-vehicles/ciel-convertibleLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.