FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, 12:01 a.m. EST


2003 BUICK CENTIEME CONCEPT VEHICLE SPECS

Body/chassis structure: body - frame - integral (BFI)
Body material: steel (production)
Chassis: steel
Suspension  

Front:

strut

Rear:

SLA independent w/coils
Wheels: aluminum 22" x 9.50"
Tire size  

Front:

P275/40R22

Rear:

P275/40R22
Tire brand: Michelin
   
Brakes  

Front:

Baer brakes - 6 piston caliper, 15" rotors

Rear:

Baer brakes, 4 piston caliper, 14.75" rotors
   
Powertrain  
Engine: 3.6L twin turbo V-6
Engine displacement (cu. in/cc): 3.6L (60 degree engine)
Horsepower maximum (hp / kw): 400 / 298
Torque maximum (lbs-ft / Nm): 400 / 542t
Transmission: 4T65-E Versatrak (on demand, AWD system)
   
Dimensions  
Height (in / mm): 64.3 / 1634
Length (in / mm): 188.4 / 4786
Width (in / mm): 77.6 / 1971
Wheelbase (in / mm): 119.1 / 3026
Track  

Front (in / mm):

66.8 / 1697

Rear (in / mm):

67.3 / 1709
Weight (lbs / kg): 3950 / 1792

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Contact: Jeff Holland
GM Design & Performance Division Communications
Phone: (586) 986-5606
E-mail:
Jeffrey.Holland@gm.com