Buick Apollo

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Not to be confused with Apollo (1962 automobile), a sports coupe powered by Buick engines.

Buick Apollo
Production 1973-1975
Class Compact
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
2-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Platform X-body
Engine(s) 250 in³ Chevrolet I6
350 in³ Buick V8
Transmission(s) 3-speed manual
3-speed THM350 automatic
Wheelbase 111 in
Length 200.2 in
Width 72.7 in
A 1975 Buick Apollo at the Sunshine Skyway bridge, in Tampa, Florida.
A 1975 Buick Apollo at the Sunshine Skyway bridge, in Tampa, Florida.

The Buick Apollo was a compact car based on the GM X platform and manufactured from 1973 to 1975. It was powered by a 250 in³ Chevrolet inline six or an optional 350 in³ Buick V8, available with either a 2- or 4-barrel carburetor. The Oldsmobile 260 was added as the base V8 option for 1975. It was available as a hatchback and notchback coupe and as a 4 door sedan. The two-door models were renamed Skylark for 1975, and the sedan followed the year after.

A GSX package was available on the coupe for 1974. It was available in red or white and featured a blacked-out grille, unique striping, and bucket seats, among other features.[1]

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  1. ^ 1974 GSX advertisement. Buick Motor Division.

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