Unique Blackhawk show car built for Buick's centenary (10 photos + 1 video)
Buick Blackhawk is an outstanding example of how individual parts can achieve incredible things. This is a custom car which has both historical and aesthetic significance. 
The Blackhawk is a four-seater convertible with a retractable top and body in the style of the 30s or 40s. The front grill presents a classic 1939 Buick grille that has a pattern of thin vertical rods. Based on a 1948 Buick Roadmasters. 
In a sense, it was. Concept car manager Buick Michael Doble has been responsible for the creation of Buick for the last 15 years. Basically, his Buick concepts were built to lead the major car dealerships in America. But Blackhawk was created to fill another need - one that he perceived when he attended hot rods show, and caught the enthusiasm of their crowd. 
"Blackhawk" - a heavily modified car that collects design cues from the Buick heritage. This is a great exhibit for many events, released for the centenary of Buick in 2003. 
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is less than 5 seconds. V8 engine 7.5 liters with electronic injection. Power 463 hp, torque 690 Nm, automatic four-speed gearbox, rear-wheel drive. Salon with taken from the '96 Buick Riviera, one of the most luxury models of the company. 
The designers used the 1939 grille because it is one of the most significant elements in Buick's history. These vertical stripes are allusions to the grilles that became a hallmark of Buick in the 40s and early 50s. The grille sets the tone for the Blackhawk as well turn signals, exactly the same used on older models. Michael Doble: “We wanted the best of Buick history, but with a modern design. 
Many of the Blackhawk's main components are hand-crafted, such as frame, unique carbon fiber roof and retractable system, which lowers the top into the trunk (leaving a small luggage zone). 
Other features include fully independent suspension, remote keyless entry and dual exhaust. "Blackhawk" is equipped with 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels (a style similar to those use Riviera, Wildcat and Skylark 65 models). 
