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The Buick Velite is a 2004 [[Concept Cars|concept car]] built by Buick and unveiled at the New York Auto Show. It is a midsize, two-door, four-seat convertible that is driven by the rear wheels and motivated by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter Buick V-6 that makes 400 horespower and 400 ft.-lbs. of torque. | |||
==Notable Features== | |||
== | *OnStar and XM Satellite Radio | ||
*X-Beam technology in headlamps and taillamps | |||
*Forward-tilting clamshell hood | |||
*Rearward-tilting clamshell trunk | |||
*E-lock security and ignition system | |||
*20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels | |||
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==Photos== | |||
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Image:Buick Velite Rear.jpg|Rear | |||
Image:Buick Velite Profile.jpg|Profile | |||
Image:Buick Velite Top.jpg|Top | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Color=== | ||
Exterior - Dark Tarnished Bronze Metallic | |||
Interior - Bronze Pearl, Iceberg Blue, and Woven Tan | |||
===Main Competitors=== | ===Main Competitors=== | ||
==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
Revision as of 05:44, 13 January 2007
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| Buick Velite | |
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| Buick | |
| Year | 2004 |
| Production | One-off Concept car |
| Class | Midsize Coupe |
| Body Style | 2-Door Converitble |
| Length | 185.7 inches (4,717mm) |
| Width | 75.6 inches (1,920mm) |
| Height | 51.9 inches (1,318mm) |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 inches (2,916mm) |
| Weight | 3,450 lbs (1565kg) |
| Transmission | Hydra-Matic 6L80-E 6-speed Automatic |
| Engine | Twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter (3600cc) V-6 |
| Power | 400 hp (294.4 kW) at 6200 rpm |
| Similar | Buick Riviera |
| Designers | Sang Yup Lee and Bryan Priebe |
The Buick Velite is a 2004 concept car built by Buick and unveiled at the New York Auto Show. It is a midsize, two-door, four-seat convertible that is driven by the rear wheels and motivated by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter Buick V-6 that makes 400 horespower and 400 ft.-lbs. of torque.
Notable Features
- OnStar and XM Satellite Radio
- X-Beam technology in headlamps and taillamps
- Forward-tilting clamshell hood
- Rearward-tilting clamshell trunk
- E-lock security and ignition system
- 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels
Safety
Photos
Rear
Profile
Top
Color
Exterior - Dark Tarnished Bronze Metallic
Interior - Bronze Pearl, Iceberg Blue, and Woven Tan
Main Competitors
Criticisms
Design quirks and oddities
Awards
See also
External Links
