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GM highlights at the 2004 North American International
Auto Show:
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2005
Chevrolet Corvette - Marking the sixth generation of its legacy, the
2005 Corvette delivers more power, passion and precision to reach a
new standard of performance car excellence.
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2005
Pontiac G6 - Stretching the boundaries of traditional midsize sedans,
this Epsilon-based sports sedan provides exceptional interior room,
razor sharp ride-and-handling attributes and unexpected refinement.
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Saturn
Curve and Chevy Nomad - Based on GM's forthcoming compact,
rear-wheel-drive Kappa architecture, these concepts demonstrate
expressive ideas of personal sports cars. The Kappa architecture's
four-cylinder engine, rear-drive layout mirrors the popular 2001
Pontiac Solstice roadster concept in size and proportion.
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Cadillac
CTS-V/GM Racing- A special announcement will be made regarding
Cadillac's participation in SCCA's World Speed Challenge.
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Cadillac CTS-V

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Cadillac CTS-V/GM Racing- A special
announcement will be made regarding Cadillac's participation in SCCA's
World Speed Challenge
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Chevrolet Corvette


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The development of the C6 intends to not only replace the
outgoing C5 Corvette (1997-2004), but also to create a 21st century
Corvette that both thrills the legions of traditional loyalists and
captures the imagination of a new generation of performance enthusiasts.
The formula from the C5 era remains: extremely high performance
capabilities in a car that offers great style, value and quality, with
surprising comfort for daily driving. The C6 builds on that foundation and
reaches beyond with dramatic increases in performance and refinement,
wrapped in a passionate new design.
The sixth generation Corvette blends technical sophistication with
expressive style. Five inches shorter than the current car, the 2005
Corvette cuts a tighter, more taut profile – with virtually no loss of
usable space. More than just visual, the new dimensions make the car more
agile and “tossable,” with upgrades in handling, acceleration and braking.
At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the C6 is the most aerodynamically efficient
Corvette ever and has improved anti-lift characteristics that enable
improved high-speed stability and confidence.
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Chevy Nomad Concept


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The Nomad is a concept car built by
GM. It’s not a sedan, wagon, SUV or any other
categorizable vehicle, but it simultaneously conveys presence and
practicality.
Based on
GM’s new Kappa architecture, which also serves as the foundation for the
Pontiac Solstice production model and Saturn Curve concept, the Nomad
represents another line of thought when it comes to leveraging a new
sports car platform. Its off-the-hook styling is readily identifiable as
a Chevrolet, but with a contemporary flair.
And since it’s Kappa-based, the Nomad is rear-wheel drive, boasting
independent front and rear suspensions attached to a rigid chassis that
uses a pair of full-length hydroformed frame rails as its foundation. To
make room for rear-seat riders in its 2+2 configuration, the Nomad rides
on a 107-inch wheelbase – 2 inches longer than other Kappa
architecture-based concepts.
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Pontiac G6

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2005 Pontiac G6 - Stretching the boundaries
of traditional midsize sedans, this Epsilon-based sports sedan provides
exceptional interior room, razor sharp ride-and-handling attributes and
unexpected refinement.
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Saturn Curve


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Saturn Curve and Chevy Nomad - Based on
GM's forthcoming compact, rear-wheel-drive Kappa architecture, these
concepts demonstrate expressive ideas of personal sports cars. The Kappa
architecture's four-cylinder engine, rear-drive layout mirrors the
popular 2001 Pontiac Solstice roadster concept in size and proportion.
General Motors introduced the Saturn Curve at the North American
International Auto Show. It was one of the vehicles, including the
Pontiac Solstice production model and Chevrolet Nomad concept, built on
GM’s new rear-wheel-drive Kappa architecture.
Design creativity and implementation was a collaboration of GM’s
worldwide resources, driven by GM North America’s Advanced Design Team
and developed by GM’s European Advanced Design Center in Sweden. The
European design influence bolsters the Curve’s aura of refinement. Final
assembly was completed in Italy, with assistance from Italian
coachbuilder Pininfarina.
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Saturn Relay
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A crossover sport van that combines SUV-like styling with
the functionality of a mid-van, RELAY reinforces Saturn's commitment to
offer a family of vehicles that fill the needs of diverse customers. The
crossover sport van will be the first Saturn vehicle to seat seven, and
joins the small-car ION sedan and coupe, the L300 midsize sedan and
wagon and the VUE compact sport utility truck in the expanding Saturn
portfolio.
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Continuing the biggest product
offensive in its history, Saab Automobile AB announces its latest new
model and first sport utility vehicle, the 2005 Saab 9-7X. Featuring
standard all-wheel-drive and two engine choices, the mid-size SUV will
fill Saab's need for an entry is this rapidly growing market segment.
... see report
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Hummer H3T


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Innovative features abound in the H3T: The pickup box
incorporates side-access doors, along with drop-down assist steps that
also double as weather-tight storage compartments. The H3T's unique
tailgate forms an unbroken load surface when down, contributing to the
H3T's versatility.
There's also a large, power-operated folding canvas sunroof and
drop-down rear window that combine to offer an open-air driving
experience.
There wouldn't be a HUMMER badge on the H3T if it didn't have the
capability to dive into twisty terrain that would leave lesser 4x4s
spinning their wheels. Its wheels-at-the-corners stance, along with
34-inch-tall tires and 11.5 inches of ground clearance, gives the H3T a
51-degree approach angle and a 50-degree departure angle - critical
measures on HUMMER's internal "off-road performance metric" of
capabilities.
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