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First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

 
  • BuickBengalConcept@2001Web22.jpg
    In honor of golf superstar Tiger Woods, Buick named its sexy open-air concept from 2001, "Bengal." Buick was a sponsor for Woods on the PGA circuit, and he also served as a spokesperson for the automotive brand. The Bengal featured a supercharged 3.4 liter V-6 engine teamed with the SC Hydra-Matic XT6, GM’s first six-speed automatic transmission. Another first for GM on the Bengal was the front-wheel-drive transmission housed in front of the engine, rather than behind it. GM called it “whee."
  • 2001CAS_BuickBengalConcept
    In honor of golf superstar Tiger Woods, Buick named its sexy open-air concept from 2001, "Bengal." Buick was a sponsor for Woods on the PGA circuit, and he also served as a spokesperson for the automotive brand. The Bengal featured a supercharged 3.4 liter V-6 engine teamed with the SC Hydra-Matic XT6, GM’s first six-speed automatic transmission. Another first for GM on the Bengal was the front-wheel-drive transmission housed in front of the engine, rather than behind it. GM called it “whee."