Buick Velite (concept car)

This article is about the concept car. For the plug-in hybrid car (Buick Velite 5), see Chevrolet Volt (second generation). For the electric wagon, see Buick Velite 6. For the electric crossover, see Buick Velite 7.

The Buick Velite is a roadster concept car designed by Buick and built by Gruppo Bertone.^[1] It was first presented to the public at the 2004 New York International Auto Show.

Buick Velite
Overview
Manufacturer	Buick (General Motors)
Designer	SangYup Lee
Body and chassis
Class	Concept sports car
Body style	2-door coupe 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM Zeta platform
Powertrain
Engine	3.6 L V6 twin-turbo
Transmission	6-speed automatic

Originally speculated to use the Kappa platform (the basis that underpins the Pontiac Solstice and the Saturn Sky roadsters), in actuality the Velite makes use of the Zeta platform — which is shared with the Holden Commodore/2008 Pontiac G8, as well as the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro.

External links

• Automobile.com: Buick Velite Concept