Automotive
With the introduction of the 1992 Buick LeSabre, Buick shifted the design direction of its upscale full-size sedan, marking a departure from the angular shapes of the '80s to a more flowing and curvaceous style. The seventh generation, launched in 1991 for the 1992 model year, embraced bio-design influences, featuring smooth lines and rounded panels that gave the car a more aerodynamic and modern appearance. Buick also introduced high-stress front fenders, replacing the traditional steel ones, which reduced production costs and lightened the vehicle's front end. Despite these changes, the seventh-generation LeSabre retained the trusted H-Platform, maintaining the same wheelbase as its predecessor, with only a slight increase in overall length.
The 1992 LeSabre’s front design was highlighted by the oval-shaped waterfall grille, a signature Buick element, with the three-shield badge placed prominently in the center. The grille was flanked by a pair of horizontal headlights, each with integrated turn signal lamps on the outer edges. The car's front bumper was wrapped in plastic, incorporating a lower air intake for added cooling. A chrome stripe adorned the middle of the bumper, and a small chin spoiler was placed at the bottom of the apron. Buick updated the design in 1997, moving the turn signals from the headlights to the bumper, refreshing the car’s look while maintaining its core design elements.
By the year 2000, the Buick LeSabre had enjoyed a seven-year run as the best-selling full-size sedan in the U.S. However, after eight years on the market, it was time for an update. The eighth generation of the LeSabre, launched for the 2000 model year, built on the G-platform used in the previous two generations, but with significant improvements. Despite maintaining a similar overall length, the new model featured a slightly longer wheelbase, which allowed for more interior space. Additionally, Buick improved various components, including electronics and, notably, the engine, which now produced more power than before.
At the front, the 2000 LeSabre retained the oval-shaped waterfall grille with the signature Buick badge at its center. The swept-back headlights, now positioned further along the sides of the vehicle, featured turn signal lamps on their outer corners. The front bumper was similarly wrapped in plastic, with additional lights and a broad air intake incorporated into the apron to aid engine cooling. These updates gave the 2000 LeSabre a more refined and modern appearance while maintaining the traditional Buick design cues that had made it so popular.
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