Revealed the production version of the Buick Regal GS 2012, the expression of even sportier Regal sport sedan went on sale earlier this year and has attracted new buyers to the family Buick.
Powered by a high-performance Ecotec 2.0L turbo mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the GS offers an estimated 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque for a 0-60 mph performance in less than seven seconds (estimated). Buick interactive control of transmission is standard on the GS, allowing drivers to tailor the driving experience by changing the suspension settings and steering sensitivity between the three modes: normal, sport and GS.
"Built on the foundations of the performance of the Regal, the Regal GS is designed and the performance of an expression even more athletic and reactive style," said John Schwegman, vice president of marketing at Buick. "The driving experience is powerful and strong, and the GS is the next entry in the revival of Buick product."
Powered by a high-performance Ecotec 2.0L turbo mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the GS offers an estimated 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque for a 0-60 mph performance in less than seven seconds (estimated). Buick interactive control of transmission is standard on the GS, allowing drivers to tailor the driving experience by changing the suspension settings and steering sensitivity between the three modes: normal, sport and GS.
"Built on the foundations of the performance of the Regal, the Regal GS is designed and the performance of an expression even more athletic and reactive style," said John Schwegman, vice president of marketing at Buick. "The driving experience is powerful and strong, and the GS is the next entry in the revival of Buick product."
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| Buick Regal GS 2012 |
The Regal GS will be announced tonight at a consumer event in Miami. Will be available in the second half of 2011. Pricing has not yet been announced.
Major products are:
• 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and intercooled Exclusive motor rated at an estimated 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400 Nm)
• Six-speed manual, six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control, which will be available later
• Drive Control System with Interactive GS-State
• Four-wheel independent front suspension system HiPerStrut
• High-performance four-wheel disc brakes with Brembo front calipers
• standard 19-inch 5-twin alloy wheels and all-season tires and optional 20-inch, 5-Twin Spoke polished aluminum wheels with performance tires.
The exterior features a unique front and rear fascias, a front fascia includes a strong, vertical slot air inlet, specific grille treatment - vertical elements accented satin silver metallic. The rear fascia has a pair of integrated metallic satin trapezoidal tailpipes. Rocker extensions, and integrated rear spoiler also woven into the design. GS cuts with a sporting attitude, too, with a structure slightly lower than the other models, and an aggressive 19-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels and all the rings (20-inch 5-twin-spoke polished alloy wheels performance tires are optional).
The interior is a race-inspired, flat-bottomed sports steering wheel and sport pedals metal, with leather trim to 12-way power adjustable driver and front passenger sport heated seats, including four-way power lumbar. GS-specific black interior is decorated with satin finish elements on the dashboard, steering wheel and console, while the lights of the dashboard in white when the driver engages the mode by GS Drive Control System (IDCS Interactive).
Standard amenities include Regal GS:
• keyless entry button liabilities
• Standard XM Satellite Radio for three-month pilot service
• Harmon / Kardon sound system with nine speakers 320 watts
• Bluetooth phone connection settings
• flat-bottomed leather steering wheel with audio controls
• Leather-appointed sport seats
• Heated driver and front passenger seats with 12 way adjustable driver and passenger seats - including four-way lumbar adjustment
• 120-volt accessory outlet
• Power windows with express function of up / down in front of and behind the free-bass.
• Front and rear ultrasonic parking assist
• Bi-Xenon HID headlights.
• HiPerStrut turbocharger
Power Regal GS comes with a high-performance version of the Ecotec 2.0L VVT DOHC turbocharged engine with direct injection technology. It is based on the engine, which is available in the CXL Regal later this year, but the engine and the turbocharger is calibrated to produce more boost pressure and GS. Power is rated at 255 hp (190 kW) and 295 Nm of torque (400 Nm). Three-inch diameter exhaust system provides reduced pressure, engine
Direct injection technology helps the engine produce more power from increasing efficiency, while maintaining fuel economy and emissions. That means less fuel consumption and emissions generated - including a drop of 25 percent cold start hydrocarbon emissions. Variable valve timing to optimize power, efficiency and emissions throughout the rpm band.
"There are a combination of direct injection and variable valve timing engine with an increase since 2006, and there is no doubt the Regal GS turbo and throttle response and the 3.5l V6 engine, while offering the fuel economy 2.0-liter four, "said Mike Anderson, chief engineer, Ecotec global program manager.
The engine is mated to the standard six-speed manual gearbox. A six-speed automatic is available in the future.
Regal GS ride on a relatively long wheelbase of 107.8 inches (2738 millimeters), which offers a sophisticated and well-balanced vehicle dynamics. It also includes four-wheel independent suspension, which is unique in the High Performance Strut (HiPerStrut) suspension design of the front. HiPerStrut system helps reduce engine torque and maintain a negative camber when cornering, the driver experiences reduced torque drive, better traction and greater power curve with the sharper handling, steering precision and feedback.
A four-link independent rear suspension has been designed to minimize the side effects of camber and toe driving Spirited movement to improve vehicle stability. Front and rear shock absorbers incorporate Computer Active Damping Control (CDC), continuously variable damper properties of optimal control of the vehicle in a variety of road surfaces and profiles. Damping more aggressive and goal-oriented can also be selected through the interactive driver driving control.
Stopping power comes from a large-diameter four-wheel disc brake system Brembo front calipers. A standard, a four-channel anti-lock braking is provided to reduce stopping distances on roads and the varying conditions. The electronic parking brake is operated by a central control console. The Regal GS also features standard StabiliTrak stability control with integrated traction control total.
Interactive unit control system.
The Regal GS is equipped with Drive Control System (IDCS Interactive) technology chassis (also available in other models with Regal turbocharged 2.0 L). It provides improved vehicle stability and greater driving safety. The driver can choose between three operating modes - standard, sport and GS - to change the suspension settings and steering response through the system variable effort steering.
A module of advanced driving control mode continuously monitors yaw rate of driving style harness, lateral and longitudinal acceleration speed, steering wheel, accelerator and the vehicle. It defines the dynamic state of the vehicle, including acceleration, braking and cornering, to optimize the reactions of the chassis. It also performs all driver-selectable IDCS. All four dampers are electronically controlled and continuously adapt within a few milliseconds to traffic conditions, vehicle movements and individual driving style.
SG selection optimizes the car for driving dynamics, tightening the suspension and steering. "Standard" or default, is the setting for all uses. Sport mode offers a level of performance between the standard and GS modes.
Major products are:
• 2.0L Ecotec turbocharged and intercooled Exclusive motor rated at an estimated 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (400 Nm)
• Six-speed manual, six-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control, which will be available later
• Drive Control System with Interactive GS-State
• Four-wheel independent front suspension system HiPerStrut
• High-performance four-wheel disc brakes with Brembo front calipers
• standard 19-inch 5-twin alloy wheels and all-season tires and optional 20-inch, 5-Twin Spoke polished aluminum wheels with performance tires.
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| Buick Regal GS 2012 |
The exterior features a unique front and rear fascias, a front fascia includes a strong, vertical slot air inlet, specific grille treatment - vertical elements accented satin silver metallic. The rear fascia has a pair of integrated metallic satin trapezoidal tailpipes. Rocker extensions, and integrated rear spoiler also woven into the design. GS cuts with a sporting attitude, too, with a structure slightly lower than the other models, and an aggressive 19-inch 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels and all the rings (20-inch 5-twin-spoke polished alloy wheels performance tires are optional).
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| Buick Regal GS 2012 interior |
The interior is a race-inspired, flat-bottomed sports steering wheel and sport pedals metal, with leather trim to 12-way power adjustable driver and front passenger sport heated seats, including four-way power lumbar. GS-specific black interior is decorated with satin finish elements on the dashboard, steering wheel and console, while the lights of the dashboard in white when the driver engages the mode by GS Drive Control System (IDCS Interactive).
Standard amenities include Regal GS:
• keyless entry button liabilities
• Standard XM Satellite Radio for three-month pilot service
• Harmon / Kardon sound system with nine speakers 320 watts
• Bluetooth phone connection settings
• flat-bottomed leather steering wheel with audio controls
• Leather-appointed sport seats
• Heated driver and front passenger seats with 12 way adjustable driver and passenger seats - including four-way lumbar adjustment
• 120-volt accessory outlet
• Power windows with express function of up / down in front of and behind the free-bass.
• Front and rear ultrasonic parking assist
• Bi-Xenon HID headlights.
• HiPerStrut turbocharger
Power Regal GS comes with a high-performance version of the Ecotec 2.0L VVT DOHC turbocharged engine with direct injection technology. It is based on the engine, which is available in the CXL Regal later this year, but the engine and the turbocharger is calibrated to produce more boost pressure and GS. Power is rated at 255 hp (190 kW) and 295 Nm of torque (400 Nm). Three-inch diameter exhaust system provides reduced pressure, engine
Direct injection technology helps the engine produce more power from increasing efficiency, while maintaining fuel economy and emissions. That means less fuel consumption and emissions generated - including a drop of 25 percent cold start hydrocarbon emissions. Variable valve timing to optimize power, efficiency and emissions throughout the rpm band.
"There are a combination of direct injection and variable valve timing engine with an increase since 2006, and there is no doubt the Regal GS turbo and throttle response and the 3.5l V6 engine, while offering the fuel economy 2.0-liter four, "said Mike Anderson, chief engineer, Ecotec global program manager.
The engine is mated to the standard six-speed manual gearbox. A six-speed automatic is available in the future.
Regal GS ride on a relatively long wheelbase of 107.8 inches (2738 millimeters), which offers a sophisticated and well-balanced vehicle dynamics. It also includes four-wheel independent suspension, which is unique in the High Performance Strut (HiPerStrut) suspension design of the front. HiPerStrut system helps reduce engine torque and maintain a negative camber when cornering, the driver experiences reduced torque drive, better traction and greater power curve with the sharper handling, steering precision and feedback.
A four-link independent rear suspension has been designed to minimize the side effects of camber and toe driving Spirited movement to improve vehicle stability. Front and rear shock absorbers incorporate Computer Active Damping Control (CDC), continuously variable damper properties of optimal control of the vehicle in a variety of road surfaces and profiles. Damping more aggressive and goal-oriented can also be selected through the interactive driver driving control.
Stopping power comes from a large-diameter four-wheel disc brake system Brembo front calipers. A standard, a four-channel anti-lock braking is provided to reduce stopping distances on roads and the varying conditions. The electronic parking brake is operated by a central control console. The Regal GS also features standard StabiliTrak stability control with integrated traction control total.
Interactive unit control system.
The Regal GS is equipped with Drive Control System (IDCS Interactive) technology chassis (also available in other models with Regal turbocharged 2.0 L). It provides improved vehicle stability and greater driving safety. The driver can choose between three operating modes - standard, sport and GS - to change the suspension settings and steering response through the system variable effort steering.
A module of advanced driving control mode continuously monitors yaw rate of driving style harness, lateral and longitudinal acceleration speed, steering wheel, accelerator and the vehicle. It defines the dynamic state of the vehicle, including acceleration, braking and cornering, to optimize the reactions of the chassis. It also performs all driver-selectable IDCS. All four dampers are electronically controlled and continuously adapt within a few milliseconds to traffic conditions, vehicle movements and individual driving style.
SG selection optimizes the car for driving dynamics, tightening the suspension and steering. "Standard" or default, is the setting for all uses. Sport mode offers a level of performance between the standard and GS modes.