31.8.2001
UK-designed Cadillac forms centerpiece at centenary celebrations

A British-designed, developed and built concept car is to form the centerpiece of luxury car maker Cadillac's centenary celebrations next year. The stunning car is the Cien, a 750 horsepower V-12 powered mid-engine two seat sports car from General Motors' advanced design studio for Cadillac in Warwickshire. Designer is Briton Simon Cox, Executive Director Advanced Design, who also produced the Cadillac Imaj concept car.

Cien - Spanish for 100 - is inspired by modern-day Stealth aircraft. The advanced engine allows improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. Cien's high-tech interior incorporating night vision, audio, computing, navigation and wireless communication through hands-free voice activation will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in January.