2.2.2004
New Kappa rear-drive architecture concepts to be shown at Chicago Auto Show

GM to feature the Kappa architecture at the Chicago Auto Show

Twenty-seven months could be considered overnight when it comes to developing a new vehicle architecture, and that's how long it took a team of enthusiastic engineers to develop the rear-wheel-drive platform for the Pontiac Solstice - a concept-to-reality sports car coming in 2005.

The new Kappa architecture is the foundation for the Solstice production model as well as several exciting concept vehicles that demonstrate its adaptability. GM introduced the Solstice production model, as well as the Chevrolet Nomad and Saturn Curve concepts, at the 2004 North American International Auto Show and will feature them at the Chicago Auto Show as well.

In addition to sharing the Kappa architecture, the concept vehicles reflect GM's global design and engineering resources. With cultural backgrounds from many corners of the world, designers came together at GM's Advanced Design Studio in Great Britain, as well as GME Advanced Design Studio in Sweden to collaborate on the concept vehicles' designs.