Buick Blackhawk
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| Buick Blackhawk | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Buick (General Motors) |
| Designer | Steven D. Pasteiner |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Retro-style |
| Body style | 2-door, 4-seat convertible sedan |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7.5l Buick GS Stage III V8 (463 hp) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
The Buick Blackhawk is a
hidden headlights
.
The Blackhawk is powered by a 1970 455-in³ (7.5-L) Buick GS Stage III V8, producing 463 hp (345 kW) at 4600 rpm and 510 lb⋅ft (690 N⋅m) of torque at 4200 rpm and accelerating the car from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in under five seconds. The engine is mated to an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.
The vehicle is entirely handmade, including the
carbon-fiber top and the frame. The retraction system is also handmade. The Blackhawk also features a fully independent suspension, keyless entry, and dual exhaust with 3 in (7.6 cm) pipes. The vehicle also has 18 in (46 cm) five-spoke alloy wheels with high-speed Z-rated tires. GPS is also provided. The interior is based on the 1996 Buick Riviera
.
The car was featured in the film Bad Boys II. It was driven by actor Will Smith after the mortuary scene.
On January 17, 2009, it was sold for $522,500 (including buyer premium) by Barrett-Jackson .[2]
References
- ^ "1996 Buick Blackhawk Factory Custom | S173 | Kissimmee 2022". Mecum Auctions. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "1996 BUICK CUSTOM 'BLACKHAWK' - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions". www.barrett-jackson.com. Retrieved 2022-07-18.