I chopped this last year, an upscale coupe with supercar-level performance and Buick DNA, Skyhawk for 2012. Buick's quiet ride, coach-built, 2+2 interior, turbocharged V6, hybrid-assisted drivetrain, combined 350hp/700 ft/lbs, AWD, 3200lbs: Batteries Included. (Click image to enlarge)
They could easy use the CTS 2 door chassis for an all new Skywark and make modifications to their 3.6L
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Nice! However, Skyhawk was not Buick's proudest moment -- aren't we all still waiting for a new Riviera? Woody's idea of the CTS platform (I know it has a Greek letter name -- Zeta?) is a good one. To me this looks a lot nicer than the CTS coupe.
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yeah, referencing the previous Skyhawk was a ballsy move, lol. Remember the version with the reflective body-long decal? I think they were black and gold and called the Nighthawk edition.
ReplyDeleteA Riviera from the CTS coupe would be very doable. Even the Camaro's rwd platform would work. Ford could make a Lincoln "Mustang" for a high end rwd coupe and Buick could field with a Riviera "Camaro" with totally different body. High horsepower luxury coupes make a domestic comeback!
It's a lovely body design. Unfortunately it's not different enough from the Maserati Gran Turismo to be called unique. However, I like the idea of a smaller styled version with the turbo hybrid v6. I think if it's put on the CTS-V platform it will be too chunky for this styling. Maybe the Volt platform
ReplyDeleteI love it! I had a Buick Skyhawk in high school, and although I did get tired of saying, "It's like a Chevy Monza, only it's a Buick," I really loved that car. I would totally buy this.
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