Two words; 750 horsepower. Yeah, you heard us right. Surely, that’s enough to make any gear-head start drooling at the mouth. And we’ll get to the massive 7.5-liter V12 engine that produces it in just a minute. First, we need to pay respect to this beauty for all that it’s worth. Designed by Simon Cox, the Cadillac Cien concept car was created to celebrate Cadillac’s 100th anniversary (“cien” is Spanish for one hundred) and celebrate it did. Not only did this vehicle break the boundaries of competing concept cars, but it also featured in the 2005 film The Island, and the 2014 film Transformers: Age of Extinction.

A blockbuster superstar, this Cadillac also featured in Midnight Club 3 (a popular 2005 game for Xbox and PS2), and Gran Turismo games – the Cien was quite the celebrity. Before Cadillac revealed the spectacular Cien, it seemed to be that the American company’s main audience were of the older generation, who would more than likely be purchasing their very last car. Cadillac’s image needed a serious boost to entice a younger audience, who would splash out on a car at a younger age, and hopefully continue to buy one after another. What could Cadillac do to tempt these buyers into its showroom? The answer rumbled in a concept car that would leave people speechless, the Cadillac Cien.

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The Cadillac Cien Concept Car Left Onlookers Drooling

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To say the Cadillac Cien looks extraordinary is an understatement, and it’s all based on the F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter Jet. If you look closely, you’ll be able to see the electronically controlled air inlets and outlets, which are cleverly integrated into its body sides. These sleek vents contribute towards its cooling system, and you may recognize them from the Lamborghini Murcielago’s vents. Beneath the two sail panels, air is sucked in and directed to the monstrous V12 engine, which produced a jaw-dropping 450lb/ft of torque.

Cadillac not only wanted to create a luxury-filled vehicle, but one that screamed performance. And what better way was there than to unchain a 200-mph beast. A cool blue glass encases the Cien, and was cleverly inspired by sport performance eyewear, giving the Cien a certain high-tech look. Another cool feature of the Cien is its active spoiler sitting proudly on its tail. Not only did this add a certain sporty look to the cien, but it would also raise, and lower depending on the vehicle's speed. You may have noticed that the Cadillac Cien has a slight elevated look, and that’s thanks to its 19-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels.

Of-course this concept car is kitted out with all the technological advances you would expect such an advanced car to have. Night vision uses thermal imaging to display an elongated view which reached beyond the headlights, all thanks to a heads-up display projected on the windshield. StabiliTrak is another cool system the Cien has going on, which is basically an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. This advanced feature can identify when the person driving has lost control, then applies a combination of engine power and brake pressure to subsequently avoid an accident. Other cool features include Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, and Communiport – which allows the driver to control audio, navigation, and wireless communication through hands-free voice activation.

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The Cadillac Cien Concept Car Has A Crisp, Modern Look

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Open the scissor-style door and you’ll be wowed. The futuristic interior, lined with luxurious carbon fiber, features even more gadgets. A rearview camera, a first-class entertainment system, and a digital instrument display are just a few to mention. Darkened over-lay aluminum accents mirror the Cien’s technical, crisp appearance.

A strong vertical theme can be admired within the cabin, surrounding the car's impressive center console and modern clock, which was designed by Bulgari, and inspired by their Rettangolo wristwatch.

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The Cadillac Cien Concept Car: Oh, What Could Have Been

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It's sad to think that Cadillac will never actually send the Cien to production, like how they paraded but did not make the Sixteen Concept. It seems that the American company enjoy teasing its customers by developing exciting concept cars, then releasing a model which holds half of its qualities. Take a ride in the Cadillac XLR-V, because it's most likely the closest you will ever get to experiencing the Cien and all its special qualities.

To be frank, if Cadillac were to bring the Cien into production, surely, it would be one of the best moves the company ever made. What more could a driver want? The Cadillac Cien had power, cool features, and tons of wow factors. Candidly, if Cadillac should grace us with a limited run of the Cien, we’re almost sure selling them wouldn't be a problem.

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