The Oldsmobile Intrigue is a mid-sizesedan that was manufactured from 1997 through 2002 by Oldsmobile. The Intrigue's design cues were first seen in 1995 with the Oldsmobile Antaresconcept car, being unveiled in production form in January 1996 at the North American International Auto Show. The Intrigue was the first casualty in the three-year phase-out process of Oldsmobile; Olds' remaining models would last an additional year or two.
The Oldsmobile Intrigue was introduced on May 5, 1997 as a 1998 model, and replaced the aging Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. It rode on the second-generation of the W-body, which it shared with the Buick Regal. The Oldsmobile Intrigue was supposed to compete with upscale Japanese and European imports such as Acura and BMW.[3] The Oldsmobile Intrigue was heavily inspired by the Oldsmobile Aurora and the 1995 Oldsmobile Antares concept.
The Intrigue was available in three trim levels: base GX, mid-level GL, and high-end GLS. All models were equipped with standard features such as V6 power, antilock brakes, 4-wheel independent suspension, dual front airbags, and full power accessories. GL trim included the addition of a 6-way power adjustable driver's seat, 6-speaker audio system, foglamps, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Top-line GLS added 6-way power front passenger seat, faux woodgrain interior trim, steering wheel audio controls, leather seating, full-function traction control, and a six-speaker Bose sound system.[4]
All Intrigues were built at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, where the Grand Prix was also built (the Buick Century and Regal, and the Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo were all built in Oshawa, Ontario). For the 1999 model year, a new 3.5 L DOHC engine was introduced. It was a six-cylinder design based on Cadillac's NorthstarV8, which was nicknamed the "Shortstar". The 3.5 L engine became standard for 2000, giving the Intrigue the most powerful standard engine of any W-body car.
Another exclusive was a standard 140 mph speedometer. With the Autobahn package the Intrigue came with larger 12-inch front brake rotors, being the first 2nd Gen W-body to incorporate bigger brakes. For 1998-99 models the Autobahn package consisted of a 3.29 differential ratio opposed to the standard 3.05, H-rated tires, 12-inch front brakes with ceramic pads, and a 128 mph speed limiter. For 2000 it was renamed Precision Sport Package which included everything from the Autobahn package except the larger 12-inch front brake rotors, and added the Precision Control System (also known as Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)).[citation needed] For 2002 the Intrigue Final 500 Collector’s Edition cars came in a unique Dark Cherry Metallic paint and featured Aurora-styled 17x7.5-inch chrome wheels.
On June 14, 2002, the final Intrigue rolled off the assembly line as part of the Final 500 Collectors Edition.[citation needed]
Year-to-year changes
1998: The Oldsmobile Intrigue was introduced as an all new model. Available in GX (base), GL, and GLS trim, all featured the 3.8 L V6 and 4-speed automatic transmission standard.
1999: For the beginning of this model year, the DOHC 3.5 L "Shortstar" engine was standard in the top-line GLS and optional on mid-level GL and base GX models. Early GLS models could be ordered with the 3.8L instead of the standard (for GLS) 3.5 L, but later on the 3.8 L was phased out and the 3.5 L became standard on all models. Decklids now wore a small Oldsmobile badge. In the previous model year, there was a complaint that some people couldn't tell that Intrigues were Oldsmobiles. If you look closely, you can read 'Oldsmobile' molded in the backup light lens in the taillight housing on all model years. All models now got a thicker, leather-wrapped steering wheel. An integrated rear radio antenna was standard this year and after.
2000: New wheels featured a fancier six-spoke design. New to the option list for 2000 was an antiskid system called the Precision Control System. Precision Control System was designed to help keep the car on its intended path by selective braking of one or more individual wheels. Though optional on all models, GX buyers had to order optional traction control to get the new antiskid system. Heated power front seats were now standard on GLS models. Standard leather door inserts trim not cloth, Retained accessory power was standard this year. "Oldsmobile" emblem on deck lid is larger than on 1999 models, although some early 2000 models carried the smaller version. A new gold-trim package was also available. New automatic headlights were now standard on all models.
2001: On GX models, traction control became standard instead of optional. Premium Leather and Precision Sport option packages were also available for this year. OnStar is now available as an optional feature.
2002: GLS models now featured a two-tone interior with sterling accents, as well as standard HomeLink, sunroof, and driver lumbar. All models featured new family of radios with RDS and standard CD player (borrowed from the newly redesigned Aurora). Tropic Teal and Indigo Blue were two new exterior colors. All models had new LATCH (Lower Anchor and Top tether for Children) in three rear seat positions. Sun & Sound package was available on GL models (includes Bose sound system and sunroof). New winchester headliner was inside. Production of the Intrigue ended in June 2002 as part of the phaseout of the Oldsmobile brand. The Final 500 Collectors Edition versions came in a unique Dark Cherry Metallic paint with special classic-style Oldsmobile emblems and featured Aurora-styled 17-inch chrome wheels. Owners also received a special commemorative packet.
Final 500 #499 was the last retail model and was special-ordered by a member of the Southern California Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America.
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Intrigue Saturday Night Cruiser Concept (1998) - A modified version of the Intrigue that features a body kit, exhaust pipes relocated to the side skirts below the rear passenger doors, custom 6 spoke rims with Oldsmobile logos in the center, and a sunstrip on the windshield with 'Oldsmobile' printed in white text. It is unknown what engine is used in the Intrigue SNC, as next to no information on the car exists. The whereabouts of the Intrigue SNC are unknown.
Intrigue 442 (1999) - A customized Intrigue wearing a body kit similar in design to the Oldsmobile 442, much like the Alero 442 show cars. It debuted at the 1999 SEMA show. It is painted in Pearl White and Gold for a Hurst style motif. It rides on custom 6 spoke rims. The Intrigue sports 6 Oldsmobile Tilted Rocket logos on its body: two on the front bumper below the turn signal lamps, two on the rear bumper below the corners of the rear fenders, and two small ones on the driver and front passenger doors. These door logos also sport '442' text in a brighter white to contrast against the car's main body color. The logos on the doors are also embroidered into the headrests of the front seats, and is featured prominently on the engine cover. In total, the Intrigue 442 features 9 Tilted Rocket logos (11 if the standard bumper badge and steering wheel logo are counted). On the windshield is a sunstrip with 'GM SEMA PROTOTYPE THE LAST OLDS 442 BUILT' printed in white text. It is powered by a 550hp Cadillac Northstar V8. The Intrigue 442 was sold at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2009 auction, and again at the Mecum Auction in 2022.
Intrigue OSV (1999) - A custom Intrigue created as part of "Oldsmobile Specialty Vehicles", an experiment in an aftermarket tuning brand for Oldsmobile. It debuted at the 1999 SEMA show. It features an Eaton supercharger fitted to its engine, raising its horsepower to 260, 13" cross drilled Brembo breaks hidden behind custom 19" RH Evolution C6 wheels with Oldsmobile center caps and fitted with Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 tires, Koni oilover struts and springs, Borla center exit exhausts, an aggressive body kit, and OSV fender badges, and is painted in a special cherry red paint, like the OSV Alero and OSV Silhouette. Inside, the OSV Intrigue is trimmed in red, gray, and beige leather, and features custom 8-positioned, climate-controlled Recaro seats with OSV-upholstered headrests, two-tone leather wrapped steering wheel, and titanium pedals. Standard features on the OSV Intrigue are: power windows/locks/steering/sunroof, cruise control, and a Delco AM/FM CD/Cassette stereo. It was sold at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2009 auction, and again in 2019 by Pinmaniac in Jacksonville, Florida.
Intrigue OSV II (2000) - Another Intrigue modified for OSV, this time painted in dark green. Little information exists on the Intrigue OSV II, but it appears largely the same as the 1999 Intrigue OSV. It is part of a second batch of OSVs alongside the Alero OSV II, and Silhouette OSV II. The whereabouts of this OSV Intrigue are unknown.
Engines
1998–1999 OHV 3.8 L L36 (231 in³) V6 195 hp at 5200 rpm, 220 lb·ft at 4000 rpm
1999–2002 DOHC 3.5 L LX5 (212 in³) V6 215 hp at 5600 rpm 234 lb·ft at 4400 rpm (according to the Intrigue's owner's manual)
The Oldsmobile Intrigue is featured in several scenes and promotions for the 1998 film The X-Files: Fight the Future. As the model's launch coincided with the release of the film, its producers and GM's executives at the time felt the car's name and appearance fit with the aesthetic of the X-Files franchise. Their creative teams launched a national campaign which included an expo tour around "'alternative' venues such as decomissioned [sic] military bases and airplane hangars [throughout the United States]."[6][7]
References
^"Brigid O'Kane - Interim Director, School of Design" (PDF).
^Stanley, T.L. (January 12, 1998). "FOX, GM Generate Intrigue Around X-po". Brandweek. Prometheus Global Media. 39 (2).
^"Co-Marketing the Truth in the 'X-Files' and the Oldsmobile Intrigue". International Association of Business Communicators. Detroit. November 17, 1998.
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The Oldsmobile Intrigue is a mid size sedan that was manufactured from 1997 through 2002 by Oldsmobile The Intrigue s design cues were first seen in 1995 with the Oldsmobile Antares concept car being unveiled in production form in January 1996 at the North American International Auto Show The Intrigue was the first casualty in the three year phase out process of Oldsmobile Olds remaining models would last an additional year or two Oldsmobile IntrigueOverviewManufacturerGeneral MotorsProductionMay 5 1997 June 14 2002Model years1998 2002AssemblyKansas City Kansas United StatesDesignerBrigid O Kane 1993 1 Pete Lawlis interior 2 Body and chassisClassMid size carBody style4 door sedanLayoutTransverse front engine front wheel drivePlatformW body 2nd GenRelatedBuick CenturyBuick RegalChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet Monte CarloPontiac Grand PrixPowertrainEngine3 8 L L36 OHV V63 5 L LX5 DOHC V6Transmission4 speed 4T65 E automaticDimensionsWheelbase109 0 in 2 769 mm Length195 9 in 4 976 mm Width73 6 in 1 869 mm Height56 6 in 1 438 mm Curb weight3 455 lb 1 567 kg ChronologyPredecessorOldsmobile Cutlass SupremeThe Oldsmobile Intrigue was introduced on May 5 1997 as a 1998 model and replaced the aging Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme It rode on the second generation of the W body which it shared with the Buick Regal The Oldsmobile Intrigue was supposed to compete with upscale Japanese and European imports such as Acura and BMW 3 The Oldsmobile Intrigue was heavily inspired by the Oldsmobile Aurora and the 1995 Oldsmobile Antares concept Contents 1 History 1 1 Year to year changes 1 2 One Off Variants 2 Engines 3 Sales 5 4 In popular culture 5 References 6 External linksHistory Edit Oldsmobile Intrigue rear The Intrigue was available in three trim levels base GX mid level GL and high end GLS All models were equipped with standard features such as V6 power antilock brakes 4 wheel independent suspension dual front airbags and full power accessories GL trim included the addition of a 6 way power adjustable driver s seat 6 speaker audio system foglamps and dual zone automatic climate control Top line GLS added 6 way power front passenger seat faux woodgrain interior trim steering wheel audio controls leather seating full function traction control and a six speaker Bose sound system 4 All Intrigues were built at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City Kansas where the Grand Prix was also built the Buick Century and Regal and the Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo were all built in Oshawa Ontario For the 1999 model year a new 3 5 L DOHC engine was introduced It was a six cylinder design based on Cadillac s Northstar V8 which was nicknamed the Shortstar The 3 5 L engine became standard for 2000 giving the Intrigue the most powerful standard engine of any W body car Another exclusive was a standard 140 mph speedometer With the Autobahn package the Intrigue came with larger 12 inch front brake rotors being the first 2nd Gen W body to incorporate bigger brakes For 1998 99 models the Autobahn package consisted of a 3 29 differential ratio opposed to the standard 3 05 H rated tires 12 inch front brakes with ceramic pads and a 128 mph speed limiter For 2000 it was renamed Precision Sport Package which included everything from the Autobahn package except the larger 12 inch front brake rotors and added the Precision Control System also known as Vehicle Stability Control VSC citation needed For 2002 the Intrigue Final 500 Collector s Edition cars came in a unique Dark Cherry Metallic paint and featured Aurora styled 17x7 5 inch chrome wheels On June 14 2002 the final Intrigue rolled off the assembly line as part of the Final 500 Collectors Edition citation needed Year to year changes Edit 1998 The Oldsmobile Intrigue was introduced as an all new model Available in GX base GL and GLS trim all featured the 3 8 L V6 and 4 speed automatic transmission standard 1999 For the beginning of this model year the DOHC 3 5 L Shortstar engine was standard in the top line GLS and optional on mid level GL and base GX models Early GLS models could be ordered with the 3 8L instead of the standard for GLS 3 5 L but later on the 3 8 L was phased out and the 3 5 L became standard on all models Decklids now wore a small Oldsmobile badge In the previous model year there was a complaint that some people couldn t tell that Intrigues were Oldsmobiles If you look closely you can read Oldsmobile molded in the backup light lens in the taillight housing on all model years All models now got a thicker leather wrapped steering wheel An integrated rear radio antenna was standard this year and after 2000 New wheels featured a fancier six spoke design New to the option list for 2000 was an antiskid system called the Precision Control System Precision Control System was designed to help keep the car on its intended path by selective braking of one or more individual wheels Though optional on all models GX buyers had to order optional traction control to get the new antiskid system Heated power front seats were now standard on GLS models Standard leather door inserts trim not cloth Retained accessory power was standard this year Oldsmobile emblem on deck lid is larger than on 1999 models although some early 2000 models carried the smaller version A new gold trim package was also available New automatic headlights were now standard on all models 2001 On GX models traction control became standard instead of optional Premium Leather and Precision Sport option packages were also available for this year OnStar is now available as an optional feature 2002 GLS models now featured a two tone interior with sterling accents as well as standard HomeLink sunroof and driver lumbar All models featured new family of radios with RDS and standard CD player borrowed from the newly redesigned Aurora Tropic Teal and Indigo Blue were two new exterior colors All models had new LATCH Lower Anchor and Top tether for Children in three rear seat positions Sun amp Sound package was available on GL models includes Bose sound system and sunroof New winchester headliner was inside Production of the Intrigue ended in June 2002 as part of the phaseout of the Oldsmobile brand The Final 500 Collectors Edition versions came in a unique Dark Cherry Metallic paint with special classic style Oldsmobile emblems and featured Aurora styled 17 inch chrome wheels Owners also received a special commemorative packet Final 500 499 was the last retail model and was special ordered by a member of the Southern California Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America One Off Variants Edit This section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed June 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message This section contains information of unclear or questionable importance or relevance to the article s subject matter Please help improve this section by clarifying or removing indiscriminate details If importance cannot be established the section is likely to be moved to another article pseudo redirected or removed Find sources Oldsmobile Intrigue news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Intrigue Saturday Night Cruiser Concept 1998 A modified version of the Intrigue that features a body kit exhaust pipes relocated to the side skirts below the rear passenger doors custom 6 spoke rims with Oldsmobile logos in the center and a sunstrip on the windshield with Oldsmobile printed in white text It is unknown what engine is used in the Intrigue SNC as next to no information on the car exists The whereabouts of the Intrigue SNC are unknown Intrigue 442 1999 A customized Intrigue wearing a body kit similar in design to the Oldsmobile 442 much like the Alero 442 show cars It debuted at the 1999 SEMA show It is painted in Pearl White and Gold for a Hurst style motif It rides on custom 6 spoke rims The Intrigue sports 6 Oldsmobile Tilted Rocket logos on its body two on the front bumper below the turn signal lamps two on the rear bumper below the corners of the rear fenders and two small ones on the driver and front passenger doors These door logos also sport 442 text in a brighter white to contrast against the car s main body color The logos on the doors are also embroidered into the headrests of the front seats and is featured prominently on the engine cover In total the Intrigue 442 features 9 Tilted Rocket logos 11 if the standard bumper badge and steering wheel logo are counted On the windshield is a sunstrip with GM SEMA PROTOTYPE THE LAST OLDS 442 BUILT printed in white text It is powered by a 550hp Cadillac Northstar V8 The Intrigue 442 was sold at the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2009 auction and again at the Mecum Auction in 2022 Intrigue OSV 1999 A custom Intrigue created as part of Oldsmobile Specialty Vehicles an experiment in an aftermarket tuning brand for Oldsmobile It debuted at the 1999 SEMA show It features an Eaton supercharger fitted to its engine raising its horsepower to 260 13 cross drilled Brembo breaks hidden behind custom 19 RH Evolution C6 wheels with Oldsmobile center caps and fitted with Michelin Pilot XGT Z4 tires Koni oilover struts and springs Borla center exit exhausts an aggressive body kit and OSV fender badges and is painted in a special cherry red paint like the OSV Alero and OSV Silhouette Inside the OSV Intrigue is trimmed in red gray and beige leather and features custom 8 positioned climate controlled Recaro seats with OSV upholstered headrests two tone leather wrapped steering wheel and titanium pedals Standard features on the OSV Intrigue are power windows locks steering sunroof cruise control and a Delco AM FM CD Cassette stereo It was sold at the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach 2009 auction and again in 2019 by Pinmaniac in Jacksonville Florida Intrigue OSV II 2000 Another Intrigue modified for OSV this time painted in dark green Little information exists on the Intrigue OSV II but it appears largely the same as the 1999 Intrigue OSV It is part of a second batch of OSVs alongside the Alero OSV II and Silhouette OSV II The whereabouts of this OSV Intrigue are unknown Engines Edit1998 1999 OHV 3 8 L L36 231 in V6 195 hp at 5200 rpm 220 lb ft at 4000 rpm 1999 2002 DOHC 3 5 L LX5 212 in V6 215 hp at 5600 rpm 234 lb ft at 4400 rpm according to the Intrigue s owner s manual Sales 5 Edit1997 23 4601998 90 5631999 90 0572000 64 1092001 39 3952002 15 0152003 7892004 55In popular culture Edit The Oldsmobile Intrigue is featured in several scenes and promotions for the 1998 film The X Files Fight the Future As the model s launch coincided with the release of the film its producers and GM s executives at the time felt the car s name and appearance fit with the aesthetic of the X Files franchise Their creative teams launched a national campaign which included an expo tour around alternative venues such as decomissioned sic military bases and airplane hangars throughout the United States 6 7 References Edit Brigid O Kane Interim Director School of Design PDF Oldsmobile Intrigue and Antares Richard Truett Oldsmobile reinvents itself Orlando Sentinel Oldsmobile Factory Sales Brochure 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue http www autointell com nao companies general motors gm sales GM US data book 2005 xls bare URL spreadsheet file Stanley T L January 12 1998 FOX GM Generate Intrigue Around X po Brandweek Prometheus Global Media 39 2 Co Marketing the Truth in the X Files and the Oldsmobile Intrigue International Association of Business Communicators Detroit November 17 1998 External links EditOldsmobile Forums Automotive Forums 1998 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue Reviews http www motortrend com roadtests sedans oldsmobile 112 9704 1998 oldsmobile intrigue comparison test index html http www edmunds com apps vdpcontainers do vdp articleId 43901 pageNumber 1 synpartner edmunds amp pageurl www edmunds com reviews comparison 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