This was the first prototype vehicle developed under the new Saturn Corporation. They had a long way to go until they were ready to start building the S-Series. Read more about it in the articles linked on the right.
“GM called its Project Saturn prototype for the late 1980s “The American answer to the Japanese challenge”. It represented GM‘s largest single commitment aimed at fully-integrating design, engineering and manufacturing and incorporating new technology and assembly techniques. lt was planned to enter production as a FWD Chevrolet subcompact smaller than the Cavalier and about 600 pounds lighter. Plans for the car to enter production included selling the vehicle as a 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan, and a sport utility vehicle. The fuel- injected 4-cylinder transverse engine was intended to be coupled to a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.” Source: Concept Car Central
