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Old 04-19-2004, 08:13 AM   #1
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Default The 2004 Buick Velite Concept

here are some pics and specs of the Buick Velite Concept

Engine
Type: V6, Twin-turbo
Displacement cu in (cc): 219 (3600)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 400(297) / 6200
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 400(542) / 3200

Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 265/40 R20 - 265/40 R21

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 186 × 75.6 × 52
Weight lb (kg): 3450 (1565)

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Old 04-19-2004, 03:00 PM   #2
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interesting if it would actually come to market as a twin turbo. i would much rather see it as a coupe then convertable.

styling seems geared towared the people who buy audi's bmw's mercedes with the heavy, and mabey exotic leather accents. exterior styling reminds me of a cadillac cts front, mixed with a dodge stratus rear. im not conviced i like it yet. thanks for the link oantob
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Old 04-19-2004, 05:21 PM   #3
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The grand national has returned to us.
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Old 04-19-2004, 05:36 PM   #4
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The grand national has returned to us.
(for what looks like will be a very not grand national price....) :-\
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Old 04-19-2004, 06:58 PM   #5
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i find it very similar to the concept vw, and i like it better
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Old 04-19-2004, 07:35 PM   #6
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yup it looks beautifull because the Velite was designed at GM’s Advanced Studio in Warren, Mich. and assembled at renowned coachbuilder Stile Bertone’s studio in Italy. Its sister car, the Opel Insignia, debuted the Zeta architecture at the Frankfurt International Auto Show last year.,
buick (GM) makes a good move if they produce this car...
thiw car also appeare in the New York Auto Show...
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Old 04-19-2004, 10:34 PM   #7
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Is the V6 the same one as in the GN? because the Gran National had an unholy engine that was totally amazing for a 6 cylinder... this thing would be pretty sweet if it were similar. The power figgures look nice, but I bet the price take and the name badge would scare away many potential customers. Very good sleeper potential tho.
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Old 04-20-2004, 04:02 AM   #8
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grand national had the series 1 3.8 Liter i believe
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Old 04-20-2004, 09:09 AM   #9
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some new pics...(1024x768)


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Old 04-22-2004, 11:04 AM   #10
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I love the styling of the interior. Buick needs to bring something that's exciting back. BTW, that looks like leather on the entire top part of the dashpad $$$$$
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Old 04-24-2004, 07:40 AM   #11
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Lovely car, but its not the same engine as the GN.
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