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NOTE: In My Ideal Buick Lineup, Northstar powerplants have been moved out of Cadillac and have been upgraded to the Northstar II ("NII"). Thus, all V8's are either Northstar or Wildcat's (it'll say which)... also, Buick moves to become a premium luxury automaker among the lines of low/middle range Caddy and Lexus... comfort, luxury, style, safety, reliability, luxury, power, prestige...
My Buick Lineup:
Riviera $51,000-$64,000
Based on the Zeta platform. Riviera concept design as-is powered by a DI NII 4.8 V8 powered (425 hp.) Extremely refined, with classy performance (think Continental GT). A burbling, but fairly subdued exhaust note, with the purring engine tune that car barely be heard inside.
Grand Tourer version should offer a taut suspension in which you can feel the communication through, while power comes from a DI 5.0L NII V8 good for 500 HP, lighter material, and an exhaust note and engine roar a bit louder.
The Majestic (luxury version) would make the car smoother riding, more luxurious, quieter in the cabit, more plush, and all out more luxurious in every way. Gets the DI 5.0L NII. RWD, optional AWD.
Grand National $53,000-$55,000
Based on the Alpha platform, this midsize coupe is truly a sport coupe by Buick. Offering a DI 450-hp LS3, it also has a taut suspension and heavy-duty Brembo brakes mixed with light-weight materials leading to as amazing performer. RWD, optional AWD.
Electra $32,000-$43,000
Based on the Alpha platform, A nice, sporty yet luxurious coupe that is a step down in size from the Riviera, while being more athletic and offering a sportier design. Standard V6 ranging from is the 320 hp DI 3.6, with a supercharged DI 3.6 offering up 380 HP.
Grand Sport trim will drop a DI NII 4.8L V8 good for 425 HP into this car, as well as a taunter suspension, and a bit of performance trim. The engine, being a Wildcat, holds back nothing in power and growl.
The Majestic would make the car smoother riding, more luxurious, quieter in the cabit, more plush, and all out more luxurious in every way. RWD, optional AWD. Gets the 425 HP DI NII 4.8L.
Roadmaster $66,000-$80,000
Based on the Zeta platform. A large, four-door luxury sedan with Buick-like dramatic exterior design and interior, learning from the Riviera that aims to attract younger, wealthier clientele. Standard Northstar II 4.8 V8 that purs and is ready to unleash a hurt on anyone that dares to doubt it (425 hp). RWD, optional AWD. Tons of darker wood used in this luxury-oriented interior.
The Majestic would make the car smoother riding, more luxurious, quieter in the cabit, more plush, and all out more luxurious in every way.
Invicta $37,000-$48,000
Based on a stretched Epsilon II platform. A large midsized, four-door luxury sedan with Buick-like dramatic exterior design aimed at Lexus' GS in size and clientele. Standard engine is a DI 3.6L good for 320 HP.
Grand Sport version would get a supercharged DI 3.6 V6 pumping out the 380 hp, along with larger brakes and a tighter suspension. Interior gains a sportier appear, too, with the likes of performance seats and aluminum trim. Standard AWD.
The Majestic would make the car smoother riding, more luxurious, quieter in the cabit, more plush, and all out more luxurious in every way, as well as the addition of a 425 HP DI NII 4.8 V8.
Vectra $27,000-$38,000
Based on the Epsilon platform. The Vectra slots below the Invicta in the sedan category, and is more entry-level, offering standard DI 2.8L V6 with 260 HP aimed at Lexus' ES class. FWD, optional AWD. Very Buick-like interior: Clean, elegant, simple, but stylish. A true Buick sedan.
Grand Sport version would get a DI 3.6 V6 pumping out the 320 hp, along with larger brakes and a tighter suspension. Interior gains a sportier appear, too, with the likes of performance seats and aluminum trim. Standard AWD.
The Majestic would make the car smoother riding, more luxurious, quieter in the cabit, more plush, and all out more luxurious in every way. Powered by a DI 3.6 with 320 HP and standard AWD.
Enclave $36,000-$50,000
Based on the Lambda platform. Enclave exterior as-is with an upgraded interior. Power comes from a DI 3.6 good for 320 HP, while a supercharged DI 3.6L pumps out 380 HP.
The Majestic would make the car smoother riding, more luxurious, quieter in the cabit, more plush, and all out more luxurious in every way.
Engines Employed:
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V8's:
DI Northstar II 4.8's: 4
DI Northstar II 5.0's: 1
DI LS3's: 1
V6's:
Aluminum DOHC DI 3.6's:: 4
Aluminum DOHC DI S/C 3.6's:: 3
Aluminum DOHC DI 2.8's:: 1
Platforms Employed:
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Epsilon II's: 2
Zeta's: 2
Alpha's: 2
Lambda's: 1
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