19
August
2011

Pebble Beach 2011: Cadillac Sky Concept

Posted in: Cadillac 3

Cadillac benefits from the concours d’Elegance of Pebble Beach to unveil its convertible prototype four-seat luxury: the sky Concept.Un although surname found for this new vehicle of the American brand since this cabriolet allows its passengers to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the sky.

The name Cadillac well chose its location to present its new concept at the concours d’Elegance in California. A convertible four-seater luxury perfectly had place at Pebble Beach and the American manufacturer did not breach his appointment.

While Cadillac has a tendency at the moment to develop more popular models, with the sky Concept, he returned to its roots in more luxurious vehicles.

Developed by General Motors design centre, the concept was noticed by its length of 5.17 metres. Another particular feature, the absence of amount (b), which allows an easy entry for all passengers.

Both front that aft, the optical blocks are elongated vertically to mark the ends of the vehicle.

The grille design could give him some ideas on the future style that Cadillac could adopt for its upcoming vehicles. Finally the sleek and luxurious convertible style is reinforced by rims 22 inches with countersunk aluminium finish.

For the passenger compartment, the watchwords are comfort and well-being. Quality materials are, as with trim. Olivier timber was incorporated into the level of the doors, dashboard and on the central console table.

Rear passengers they are not be neglected, since they can pull a leather bar, which shows coverage in Kashmir in cold.

All seats are also heated and ventilated and have a drawer containing sunscreen, sunglasses and bath towels. Aromatherapy system can also be managed from the armrests.

“The expressive luxury is innate in Cadillac and the sky Concept recalls this heritage, so it can suggest where the brand can go in the future” said the Director of Global Design of Cadillac, Clay Dean.

This Pebble Beach concours d’Elegance focusing on aesthetics and design, this provides little hope for a possible production. However, if the sky Concept is present at the Frankfurt, the dream could still become true.


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