Cadillac Cien

Does anyone have an opinion on Cadillac's newest concept car?

Hmmm. Some pictures please, that way we can see what you're talking about.:)

Here...let's try this.

OOHHHHHHH!! BEEEEFY!!:eek::eek:

I just saw this on another board and I had to come back here and express similar enthusiasm. That thing is incredible. Its using a 7.5 liter Northstar V12.


I really hope they make it. V12 Caddys are here again.

That one is soooooo, much better than the Evoq or Imag. I like it a lot.

holy shit!! that thing looks scary!

I Love it!!!!
A 750hp 7.5 liter V12, scissor-style doors, carbon fiber and aluminum chassis, 6 speed F1 style transmission, just amazing. There is a very small chance this could be in limited production in 2 years for Cadillac's centiannial, for about 300 grand.
Do you think it will be at Toronto for the Auto show?? Probably not:mad:

I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it, NOW!!!

isnt it a beauty?!?!

btw, hudson, r u @ gmforums by any chance?

Um, yes.

cool

cadillac needed a showcase for their new xv12 and a flashy case to show the ultimate form of art and science styling. The motor is the serious bit. It'll show up in the next seville for sure, but unfortunately, within GM, the corvette is the performance pinnacle. For that and other reasons, I can only cast serious doubt over any hopes of the cien being anything more than a showpiece for cadillac's centennial.

Originally posted by danmangt40
cadillac needed a showcase for their new xv12 and a flashy case to show the ultimate form of art and science styling. The motor is the serious bit. It'll show up in the next seville for sure, but unfortunately, within GM, the corvette is the performance pinnacle. For that and other reasons, I can only cast serious doubt over any hopes of the cien being anything more than a showpiece for cadillac's centennial.

I agree, but I wish it were different. The V12 will also probably be downsized, to maybe a 6L with 450hp or something like that. GM doesn't have the balls (or brains) to put it into production. But with Lutz, maybe something will happen:rolleyes:

"In keeping with the brand’s role as a technology flagship for General Motors, the premium V12-powered 2002 Cadillac Cien concept car is a befitting icon to usher in the brand’s 100th anniversary in 2002.

The striking, aerodynamic Cien - Spanish for "100" – holistically illustrates Cadillac’s fusion of design and technology in a modern mid-engine, two-seat supercar."
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General

Manufacturer Cadillac
Model Cien
Powertrain Layout Mid Engine / RWD
Base Price Not Available

Dimensions

Length 4457 mm / 175.5 in
Width 1975 mm / 77.8 in
Height 1170 mm / 46.1 in
Wheelbase 2750 mm / 108.3 in
Weight Not Available
Front / Rear Track F 1726 mm / 68.0 in
R 1632 mm / 64.3 in

Engine

Configuration 7.5 Liter Northstar XV12
Valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves / Cylinder
Displacement 7500 cc / 457.7 cu in
Power 559.3 kW / 750.0 bhp at N/A rpm
Torque 610.1 Nm / 450.0 ft lbs at N/A rpm
Bore Not Available
Stroke Not Available
Compression Ratio Not Available
Bhp / Liter 100.00 bhp
Redline Not Available

Chassis & Body

Body / Frame Carbon Fiber Composite
Steering Not Available
Brake Type Not Available
Brake Size Not Available
Wheels Not Available
Tyres F 245/35R-19
R 335/30R-21

Transmission

Gear Type 6 Speed Semi-Automatic w/ Electronic Paddle Shift
Final Drive Not Available
1st Gear Ratio Not Available
2nd Gear Ratio Not Available
3rd Gear Ratio Not Available
4th Gear Ratio Not Available
5th Gear Ratio Not Available
6th Gear Ratio Not Available

Performance

Top Speed Not Available
0 - 60 mph Not Available
0 - 100 mph Not Available
0 - ¼ mile Not Available
EPA City / Highway Not Available
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More?

i dont know i like it cuz it has a diablo/countach look in it and the doors open like lambo aswell i like it a lot :sun: