The Cadillac Ciel is a hybrid electric

Hybrid electric vehicle

A hybrid electric vehicle is a type of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle which combines a conventional internal combustion engine propulsion system with an electric propulsion system. The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than a conventional...

 concept car

Concept car

A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....

 created by Cadillac

Cadillac

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 and unveiled at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

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. The Cadillac Ciel has a 3.6-liter V6 producing 425 horsepower and a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology. The Ciel is a four-seat convertible with a wheelbase

Wheelbase

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of 125 inches. The concept car was developed at GM Design's North Hollywood Design Center.

The Ciel concept is slightly different from concept cars that Cadillac has shown us in the last few years. It is a 4 seat convertible with suicide doors. The word "Ciel" is french for sky which is what the designers had in mind when they made the vehicle. The Ciel is much larger than any concept vehicle they have made in the last 10 years. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter direct injection V6 engine. This is paired with a hybrid lithium-ion battery system.

The luxurious interior features a smooth wooden dashboard with a simple gauge look. The Ciel concept car specs says it will put out 425 horsepower.