Wednesday, 13 January 2010

GMC Granite Excellence in Design Award for concept cars at the Detroit show

The Granite won the Excellence in Design Award for concept vehicles debuted at the Detroit show.The GMC Granite, a concept which combines functionality with what General Motors calls an urban-industrial design aesthetic, made its worldwide debut here in Detroit.
The car is powered by a 1.4 L (85 cu in) ecotec turbocharged I4 that produces 138 hp (103 kW) and 148 lb·ft (201 N·m). This is matched to a six-speed transmission with a dual-clutch.