The Buick Clectra Concept is currently exhibited at the Auto China expo in Beijing, providing an insight into the future of electricity-powered Buicks.
The show car has been designed by the Shanghai Design Center of General Motors, and the name Electra pays homage to a classic car dating back to 1959 – 1990. The new design philosophy is called Potential Energy. Noteworthy exterior traits include butterfly-wing doors, huge 23-inch wheels, LED Matrix headlights, and a glass dome. Note also a skateboard attached to the lower rear bumper.
The cabin lacks a conventional front panel, which is replaced by a large curved screen. The folding steering wheel may indicate the study’s autonomous capabilities, and the seats are designed so as to appear hovering in mid-air.
The prototype utilizes an architecture known as the Ultium Drive (see video) and packs dual electric motors jointly rated at 591 hp (440 kW). Going 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) takes 4.3 seconds, and a single charge is reportedly enough for 660 kilometers (410 miles) of uninterrupted driving.
Finally yet importantly, the vehicle supports V2X, a technology that enables intelligent data exchange between the autonomous car and the surrounding road infrastructure.
