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rwb 01-10-2016 06:40 PM

New Buick concept car
 
It appears that the Camaro is the basis for this car.
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/01/10/b...oit-auto-show/

DoggyB22 01-10-2016 07:30 PM

Lol was just about to post this... Car is beautiful! Most likely wont get built though :( hope it does! TT V6 with 400 hp!


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...15b8fb8c5c.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...edfb0d928d.jpg

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...804d30a096.jpg

madmike9396 01-10-2016 07:33 PM

Looks damn good for a Buick IMO

DoggyB22 01-10-2016 08:14 PM

IMO has a Tesla/Hyundai look

Heyfred 01-10-2016 08:28 PM

Copy, Aston Martin

Bird Lightning 2.0 01-10-2016 09:24 PM

I think it looks a bit like a jaguar.

RPM WS6 01-11-2016 02:42 AM

The interior is tragic with the graphic dash, touch screens, etc. Should be scrapped entirely and re-designed around proper gauges and controls. Having said that, I realize it's a concept car and meant to wow viewers with forward thinking (albeit quite foul in this regard), and that any production variant would be conventionalized from what appears here.

The exterior, though, is beautiful and looks great as-is. Great to see a true hardtop (pillar-less coupe for the modern folks) body style, but I doubt that would make it to production - unless they plan on MSRP being through the roof.

I understand the Turbo V6 heritage connection to Grand National, but frankly I'd take a pass on the TT V6 and much rather see a proper V8. If it's based on Camaro then I see no reason why an LT1 couldn't be packaged within.

Z Fury 01-11-2016 07:46 AM

Drop the LT1/8-speed in it, give it a more realistic interior, price it at $50K, and I'll buy this over the new Camaro.

CoreyD 01-11-2016 01:46 PM

Beautiful car IMO. I do agree it has a Aston/Jaguar look to it though. I love the pillar-less design but I doubt it will be put in to production.

DoggyB22 01-11-2016 02:03 PM

Yea the interior a little out there but like mentioned its a concept. But idk about throwing a v8 in it... I like that its a TT v6. Average non car guy doesn't want a big old v8 that doesn't get good mpg. Also v8 has that "image." I think it be smart to offer multiple styles. V6tt V8 LT1 But pricing it can't be lower then the Camaro because then bye bye Camaro sales. Should be the classy high class Camaro version

Gerome 01-11-2016 09:10 PM

Even though this a concept car I see a lot of cues leading to the next grand national . The TT v6 is right up GM's ally . Just wipe off some of that concept crap and you will see the next GN . Just my two cents .

murphinator 01-16-2016 08:09 PM

please let the Buick engineers build whatever FI V6 they see fit for this car they have been waiting for this chance since 1987 when they had a little 245 hp v6 grand national wink wink .

What threat could Buick be with a 400 hp v6 turbo lol

RPM WS6 01-17-2016 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by DoggyB22 (Post 19107499)
Average non car guy doesn't want a big old v8 that doesn't get good mpg.

Looking at oil prices lately, not sure this will be much of a concern in the next couple of years at least. Anyway, a 400hp TT V6 isn't going to get much better mileage than a V8 counterpart if it's driven hard. Those who are worried about mileage and ownership cost would likely be looking for a base 3.6L NA model. I don't see anything wrong with having a turbo 6 option, but I still think the car should have a V8 as the top engine.


Originally Posted by DoggyB22 (Post 19107499)
Also v8 has that "image."

You mean the one of superior power and amazing sound? How is that a bad thing? The [Gen V] LT1 image has already been solidified as that of a world-class performer via the C7 and '16 Camaro SS.

thunderstruck507 01-18-2016 11:32 AM

that is a sexy car right there

BanditTA 01-18-2016 11:47 AM

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/01/...er-production/

Thought that was interesting....

Z Fury 01-19-2016 07:06 AM


Originally Posted by BanditTA (Post 19115750)

The best part of that entire article is this gem:

Originally Posted by GMA
Aldred also seemed optimistic on the chance to build a low-volume coupe based around what we saw from the Avista concept to replace the Buick Cascada convertible which, for some reason, the brand views as its current halo vehicle.

“I’d like a replacement halo, just as we have with Cascada. [Avista] gets us to start looking at it on a global level. The reaction has been so good, I will look at it with my team and kick it around a bit.”

Coming from a brand that views the Cascada as its current "halo car," if the Avista ever sees production my expectations for it have been shot to hell...

-Ross- 01-21-2016 07:20 PM

Gay names...Cascada and Avista.

Felix C 02-28-2016 01:47 PM


Originally Posted by -Ross- (Post 19120643)
Gay names...Cascada and Avista.

Indeed. Stupid as well.


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