Cadillac Ciel Concept Makes Its NYC Debut

September 2, 2011 3:09 pm ET

En route to the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Cadillac Ciel Concept made a quick stop in New York City to the surprise and delight of onlookers. The Ciel – the French translation for sky – is a four-seat convertible that opens a new chapter in Cadillac’s design and product ascent, embodying the brand’s Art & Science philosophy.

Niki Smart, the Exterior Design Manager for the Ciel, detailed the elegant, open-air grand-touring concept car and shared that the design was inspired by driving the California coast.

Ciel is a new expression of Cadillac’s historical grandeur, as well as a celebration of open-air motoring. The Cabernet exterior and rich leather interior, highlighted by Italian Olive wood accents, combine to make it a truly stunning vehicle.

While the Ciel concept is not slated for production, the unanimous response from the audience was “build it!”

For more information on the Ciel, including photos and videos, click here.