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GM Teases The Baby Buick

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:35:20 +0000

Is it a Hyundai Sonata or an Opel Astra? Well it’s kind of both, and neither – GM’s “Baby Buick” recently popped up in spy shots and on a Buick press release; it has the web all tingly. This tiny Buick is initially going to be dropped on Chinese audiences (maybe) next year or 2011, I mean China has a fetish for Buick cars after all. But how about in America?

Accordingto reports, the model will be based on GM’s Delta II architecture, a front-wheel drive platform it will share with the Chevy Cruze, the successor to the outgoing Cobalt. Power options will also likely be shared with its Cruze sibling, including a 1.8 liter gasoline/petrol engine with 141 hp and 176 Nm of torque (130 lb-ft), or perhaps even coming with the Cruze’s 1.6 liter with 113 hp and 153 Nm (113 lb-ft) of torque power plant.

The latest peek at 2012’s Baby Buick came in the form of a press conference for the 2011 Regal, at the LA Auto Show. Buick released a teaser image of the upcoming compact sedan. We’ll keep our eyes pealed for more little GM models.

Buick Concepts – The Roadmaster & Wildcat

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:49:17 +0000

Buick’s concepts are taking one huge step forward in design and technology.

Buick’s Roadmaster Concept

The Lucerne will be no more in a few years – but will be replaced by Roadmaster. It includes a smaller RWD train, powerful V8 engine and “a refined and upscale interior.” Other reports say the standard model will include a V6 with 6-speed automatic. GM/Buick is hoping the Roadmaster will become “the integral part of Buick’s renaissance plan, an excellent selling, high profit model in the Buick lineup.”

Roadmaster Coupe Concept

According to Buick, the Wildcat is “the ultimate expression of Buick’s renaissance…” Wildcat’s 4.4L Supercharged Northstar V8 engine (pumping 425 horsepower) will surely turn heads when this concept hits your street. One of the most interesting style features leaking is the possibility of T-Tops! The Riviera-type back end is promising, and for a price tag ranging from $58-62k you can bet there will be more than a few style additions. Stay tuned, once interior spy shots hit the web we will post them at BuickPedia!

Buick Wildcat Concept

Photos courtesy of GM

1971 Buick Riviera – Something To Believe In

admin — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:31:47 +0000

With all this talk of a Riviera Concept, BuickPedia thought it would be a great blast from the past to check out Buick’s 1971 Riviera. With classic lines that still turn heads (on the rare occasion you find one on the street) 70’s Buick vehicles were great to drive, and the size of boats!

These photographs come from a Buick Press Release, where they claim “You’re looking at a new set of values for automotive design.”

The ‘71 Riviera was available in 7 colors, with optional 8-Track player and a 455 V-8 engine. It also came equip with “MaxTrac Computer-controlled Power” – making it sound like the car was going to take off with or without you.

Thanks to The Old Car Manual Project for posting this!