Model auta pro sběratele Cadillac Sixteen vytvořený podle předlohy originálu designerským týmem v měřítku 1:18 při věrném zachování detailu a kvality zpracování.

The Cadillac Sixteen is a concept car first developed and presented by Cadillac in 2003.

The vehicle is equipped with a Cadillac proprietary-developed aluminum 32-valve V16 engine displacing 13.6 liters (829 cu. in; 13,584 cc), which was exclusive to the Sixteen and based on the GM Generation IV LS architecture. It is mated to a four-speed, electronically controlled, automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. The engine features fuel-saving Active Fuel Management "Displacement on Demand" technology, which could shut down either twelve or eight of the cylinders when the full output was not needed. The V16 was capable of 16.65 mpg under normal conditions. The engine was said to produce a minimum of 1,000 bhp (746 kW; 1,014 PS) and at least 1,000 lb⋅ft (1,356 N⋅m) of torque[3] using no form of forced induction. The car itself weighs about 5,005 lb (2,270 kg).

The car referenced the Cadillac V-16 of the 1930s. The actual design of the car was a combination of Cadillac s current "Art and Science" design theme and 1967 Cadillac Eldorado cues. Additional original design elements were provided by an in-house design competition led by GM Vice President Bob Lutz. The Sixteen has the Cadillac logo carved out of solid crystal on the steering wheel and a Bulgari clock on the dashboard.

Although the Sixteen remained a concept car, its design language was implemented in Cadillac s subsequent vehicles, most noticeably on the 2008 Cadillac CTS. Since its unveiling there have been resurfacing rumors about a possible very limited production of an exclusive Cadillac halo model. A scaled-down version of the car, referred to as the ULS (Ultra Luxury Sedan) or XLS, with a standard V8 and an optional V12 (the latter was to be called the Cadillac Twelve), had been rumored for production since 2005, but was eventually shelved in favor of the Cadillac XTS.

Ever since the Sixteen was first unveiled there have been resurfacing rumors, speculation and high hopes of automotive journalists and aficionados about a possible limited production of an exclusive Cadillac halo model, such as the Sixteen, to be the "ultimate flagship" of the brand and sit atop of the upcoming flagship, as previewed by the Ciel concept of late 2011. An exclusive Cadillac halo model descended from the Sixteen concept lineage was finally confirmed in March 2020 with the Cadillac Celestiq, an ultra luxury, 4 door electric flagship sedan set to begin production in 2023.

Back in 2003 when this show car appeared, it was the first Cadillac V16 in 62 years was a 90-degree 13.6 liter 830 cid all aluminum pushrod engine with 16-8-4 cylinder deactivation. It was rated at 1,000 hp. a high number then but soon electric cars will have that in premium models. Body was aluminum and the chassis was aluminum and steel.

Styling featured a very slanted A-pillar that would probably not meet whatever rules there are. Surprisingly its automatic had only four speeds whereas today it would have at least nine speeds. It also boasted four wheel steering, a feature called Quadrasteer which gives it a sharper turning radius at lower speeds. At higher speeds the front and rear tires turn in the same direction.

The first Cadillac V16 debuted just three months after the 1929 stock market crash, which is a problem whenever you introduce a creme de la creme car, what happens if the economy takes a dip? Still back before the war, Caddy sold 2,000 of them.

This might put the hurt on them but one would like Cadillac to again have a car where they could revive their old slogan: “Standard of the World”.

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