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Basic (general) data | remove |
| Marque (make) | ![]() Buick |
|---|---|
| Serie | Velite |
| Model family | |
| Model | Velite |
| Model code | |
| Issued from | 2004 |
| Issued until | |
| Number made | |
| Body construction | |
| Body designation | |
Bodywork | |
| Base platform | |
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) |
| Bodywork designer | |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Cargo capacity (volume) [m2 / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) [m2 / cu ft / cu ft] | |
Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase [mm / in / in] | 2915 / 114.8 / 114.8 |
| Track front [mm / in / in] | 1651 / 65.0 / 65.0 |
| Track rear [mm / in / in] | 1676 / 66.0 / 66.0 |
| Length [mm / in / in] | 4716 / 185.7 / 185.7 |
| Width [mm / in / in] | 1922 / 75.7 / 75.7 |
| Height [mm / in / in] | 1318 / 51.9 / 51.9 |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.62 |
| Ground clearance [mm / in / in] | |
| Total (curb) weight [kg / lb / lb] | 1565 / 3450 / 3450 |
| Dry weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Weight distribution (front) [% / % / %] | |
| Fuel capacity [l / UK gal / US gal] | |
Aerodynamics | |
| Drag coefficient | |
| Frontal Area [m2 / sq ft / sq ft] | |
| Cx | |
Engine | |
| Engine Code | |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM |
| Engine Type | V engine |
| Engine Type Details | 60.0° vee |
| Sump | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) |
| Cam Design | |
| Total number of cylinders | 6 |
| Total number of valves | |
| Valves per cylinder | |
| Engine Main bearings | |
| Engine construction | |
| Bore [mm / in / in] | |
| Stroke [mm / in / in] | |
| Bore/Stroke ratio | |
| Engine displacement [cm3 / cu in / cu in] | 3600 / 219.7 / 219.7 |
| Unitary capacity [cm3/cylinder / cu in/cylinder / cu in/cylinder] | 600.00 / 36.614 / 36.614 |
| Compression ratio | |
| Fuel supply | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Compressor type | 2 turbochargers |
| Intercooler | air/ air |
| Catalytic converter | yes |
| Max. output power [kW / hp / hp] | 298.3 / 405.6 / 405.6 |
| Max. output power rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 6200 / 6200 / 6200 |
| Max. torque [Nm / lbft / lbft] | 542.0 / 399.8 / 399.8 |
| Max. torque rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 3200 / 3200 / 3200 |
| Maximum rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | |
| Coolant | water |
| Max. net output [kW / bhp / bhp] | 294.2 / 400.0 / 400.0 |
| Specific output [kW/l / bhp/cu in / bhp/cu in] | 111.1 / 2.475 / 2.475 |
| Specific torque [Nm/l / lbft/cu in / lbft/cu in] | 150.56 / 1.317 / 1.317 |
Transmission | |
| Transmission type | automatic |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | |
Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Quarter-mile speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| 0-Kilometer time [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Kilometer speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| Top (maximal) speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| Fuel consumption, City (urban) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Euro [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| CO2 emissions [g/km / g/mi / g/mi] | |
| Power-to-weight ratio [kW/ton / bhp/ton / bhp/ton] | 255.59 / 347.51 / 347.51 |
Chassis | |
| Engine location | front |
| Engine alignment | longitudinal |
| Steering | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | |
| Turning circle [m / ft / ft] | |
| Suspension front | |
| Suspension rear | |
| Wheels front | |
| Wheels rear | |
| Tyres front | P265/40 R 20 |
| Tyres rear | P265/40 R 21 |
| Brakes front | disc |
| Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front [mm / in / in] | |
| Brake diameter rear [mm / in / in] | |
| Braked area [cm2 / sq in / sq in] |