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Cadillac Sixteen

Cadillac's entry into the sideshow of audacious excess came in the form of the Sixteen, a retro concept study recalling the big 16-cylinder Caddys of the '30s. Nearly 19 feet long, the Sixteen features four-wheel steering. A modified version of the 4L85-E transmission transfers power to the 24-inch wheels.

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The extensive use of aluminum in the spaceframe chassis and throughout the vehicle holds overall weight to 5000 pounds. Weighing only 695 pounds, the 13.6L V16 all-aluminum engine produces a whopping 1000 hp and 1000 ft-lb of torque! It features "Displacement on Demand" by deactivating cylinders and using variable cam phasing to provide optimum cylinder operation. The vehicle would use four cylinders while cruising, eight for passing or all 16 for just havin' fun!

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Cadillac Sixteen

Motor, Mar 2003 by Nash, Tom

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