Oldsmobile Intrigue

Production period:	1997 to 2002
Class:	motor car
Body versions:	limousine
Engines:	Gasoline: 3.5-3.8 litres(147-158 kW / 200-215 hp)
Length:	4976 mm
Width:	1869 mm
Height:	1438 mm
Wheelbase:	2769 mm
Curb weight:	1595 kg

The Oldsmobile Intrigue was a mid-size model of the US subsidiary of General Motors, which was manufactured from summer 1997 to late 2002 and was intended only for the North American market.

His design moves are from the 1995 Oldsmobile study Antares. Furthermore, similar design trains were also found in the Oldsmobile Alero (in Europe Chevrolet Alero) and the Oldsmobile Aurora.

Oldsmobile wanted to compete with this model stronger against its Japanese competitors such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord or Nissan Altima. On the basis of the intrigue also other GM types were made such as the Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the Pontiac Grand Prix.

From summer 1997 to autumn 1999, a 3.8-liter V6 engine (internal name OHV L36) was integrated, which made 195 hp. This unit was available in various GM models such. In the Holden Commodore or the Pontiac Firebird.

There were three versions for the Oldsmobile Intrigue: All came with front buckets and console, all-disc antilock brakes, traction control, and 16-inch wheels and tires.

• GX (basic version)
• GL (better equipment than the GX)
• GLS (full equipment leather-upholstered)

GX: 3.8-liter V-6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, enhanced traction control, anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes, driver- and passenger side air bags, daytime running lamps, variable-assist power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, air conditioning, cloth reclining front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, AM/FM/cassette, rear window grid-antenna, digital clock, tachometer, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, rear defogger, remote trunk and fuel door release, auxiliary electrical outlets, visor mirrors, reading lights, automatic headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, cornering lights, 225/60R16 tires, alloy wheels.

GL adds: Comfort and Security Pkg. (remote keyless entry, illuminated entry, tire inflation monitor), automatic dual-zone air conditioning, heated power mirrors, 6-way power driver seat, split-folding rear seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel/armrest/shifter, 6-speaker sound system, illuminated visor mirrors, trunk cargo net, fog lights.

GLS adds: 3.5-liter dohc V-6 engine, full traction control, leather upholstery, power passenger seat, Bose AM/FM/cassette/CD player w/automatic tone control and eight speakers, steering-wheel radio controls, automatic day/night rearview mirror.

From the end of 1999 to the end of 2002, a newly developed Cadillac 3.5 l V6 engine was used (internal name DOHC LX5). This was based on the GM NorthStar V8 and made 215 hp and was also used in the Oldsmobile Aurora for 2000 was an antiskid Precision Control System option.