| Make
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Buick |
| Model |
Signia |
| Concept
year |
1998 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
3.8
litre V6 and electric motors |
The Buick Signia concept was first revealed at the 1998
Detroit Motor Show. It was intended to be a versatile
family vehicle with luxurious appointments
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The Buick Signia was monumentally ugly |
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Inside the spacious interior of the Signia was a range
of tasteful and high quality materials and a clever computer
system which allowed different drivers to save their preferences
in the vehicle. Upon startup the operator would login
- like on a computer, and the car would then adjust the
seating and steering wheel positions, climate control
and radio settings to suit the specified driver.
Unfortunately the exterior styling of the Buick Signia
was monumentally ugly, it looked like a cross between
a Pontiac Aztek
and the Aurora safety
car. Awkward style lines collided with bulbous body
panels, and the disjointed window lines did even further
damage to the Signia's kerb appeal.
Powering the Buick Signia was a 3.8 litre V6 which developed
240 horsepower. The engine drove the front wheels while
at the back electric motors would kick in to drive the
rear wheels if wheel slip was detected.
Similar and related vehicles:
Buick Business Concept
Buick Velite 
Buick Riviera
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