Cadillac Cien concept (2002)
Concept car · 2002 · Combustion
A carbon-fibre V12 supercar for Cadillac's 100th
Named 'cien' (Spanish for one hundred) to mark Cadillac's centennial, this Simon Cox-designed mid-engined supercar was inspired by the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Built on a carbon-fibre monocoque with Prodrive, it carried an experimental 7.5-litre Northstar XV12 with direct injection and cylinder deactivation, producing 750 hp. It featured F1-style paddle shifters, an active rear spoiler and a removable targa panel.
Key facts
- Engine: 7.5L V12 (Northstar XV12), mid-mounted
- Power: 750 hp; 450 lb-ft (610 Nm)
- Chassis: Carbon-fibre monocoque (with Prodrive)
- Designer: Simon Cox (GM Advanced Design, UK)
- Features: F1 paddle shift; active spoiler; targa roof
- Occasion: Cadillac's 100th anniversary
Production
- Status: Concept only
- 2002 mid-engine V12 supercar concept for Cadillac's centennial; never produced.
- Revealed at 2002 Detroit Auto Show
Source: Wikipedia - Cadillac Cien