{"id":180563,"date":"2016-04-06T18:37:04","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T18:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=180563"},"modified":"2024-12-27T00:43:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T00:43:11","slug":"1985-buick-wildcat-concept","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1985-buick-wildcat-concept\/","title":{"rendered":"1985 Buick Wildcat Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"

1985 Buick Wildcat Concept<\/h1>\n

While many Buick concept cars emphasized expressive styling, the Wildcat turned the spotlight on performance and Buick’s signature V-6 engine.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Buick V-6 was the centerpiece of the division’s motorsports program in the ’80s and ’90s. The Wildcat took performance to the next level with four-wheel drive and a rear-mounted engine prepared by noted racing specialist McLaren Engines. Based on Buick’s 3.8-liter V-6 block, the experimental powerplant has 24 valves, dual overhead camshafts and programmable sequential-port fuel injection. The formidable V-6 is visible through an opening in the Wildcat’s rear deck.<\/p>\n

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price $<\/td>\n$ Prototype<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
engine<\/td>\nDOHC 24 Valve V6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
displacement<\/td>\n3785 cc \/ 231.0 in\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
power<\/td>\n268.5 kw \/ 360.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
specific output<\/td>\n95.11 bhp per litre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
bhp\/weight<\/td>\n272.73 bhp per tonne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
torque<\/td>\n540.0 nm \/ 398.3 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
driven wheels<\/td>\nMid Engine \/ 4WD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front brakes<\/td>\nVented Discs w\/ABS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear brakes<\/td>\nVented Discs w\/ABS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
curb weight<\/td>\n1320 kg \/ 2910 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
wheelbase<\/td>\n2591 mm \/ 102.0 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
front track<\/td>\n1511 mm \/ 59.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
rear track<\/td>\n1511 mm \/ 59.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
length<\/td>\n4387 mm \/ 172.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
width<\/td>\n1836 mm \/ 72.3 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
height<\/td>\n1110 mm \/ 43.7 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
transmission<\/td>\n4-Speed Auto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
top speed<\/td>\n~289.7 kph \/ 180.0 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 – 60 mph<\/td>\n~4.5 seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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