SEAT Bolero

{{Distinguish|Mahindra Bolero}}

{{Infobox automobile

|image = SEAT_Bolero_330BT_(cropped).jpg

|name = SEAT Bolero 330 BT

|manufacturer = SEAT, SA
Stola

|aka =

|production = 1998 (concept car)

|assembly =

|predecessor =

|successor = SEAT Exeo

|class = Compact executive car (D)

|body_style = 4-door saloon

|doors = Sliding doors

|layout = Longitudinal front-engine, front-wheel-drive

|platform =

|engine = 2.8 L V6 biturbo

|transmission = 6-speed sportronic (tiptronic) automatic

|wheelbase =

|length = {{cvt|4520|mm|in|1}}

|width = {{cvt|1870|mm|in|1}}

|height = {{cvt|1380|mm|in|1}}

|weight =

|related =

|designer = Erwin Leo Himmel

|sp = uk

}}

The SEAT Bolero 330 BT was a concept car presented at the 1998 Geneva Salon International de l’Auto.[http://media.seat.com/en/company/368-seat-sa-en-cifras-2005-2009.html SEAT key figures] It was available as a four-door, four seat saloon car body style. The "330 BT" is derived from the power output of 330 PS.AutoBlog.it 15 May 2007 [https://www.autoblog.it/post/8412/seat-bolero-1998-il-futuro-della-toledo Seat Bolero 1998: il futuro della Toledo ?] {{in lang|it}} No five-door, four-seat estate car body style is ever produced.

File:SEAT_Bolero_330BT2.jpg

One of the most remarkable aspects of this concept consists in the elimination of the B-pillar and the use of hinges, due to which the doors could open independently in a contrary suicide door like manner, leaving room for an easier access to the rear seats. The SEAT Bolero's doors open in a manner of front conventional doors and rear sliding doors.

The design of the car was a four-door saloon with rear sliding doors (four door, front engine).[http://www.motor21.com/coches/prototipos-jamas-vieron-luz-iii-seat-bolero-55486/ Prototipos que jamás vieron la luz (III): Seat Bolero]

Another interesting issue is that the design of the SEAT Bolero incorporated many stylistic elements that would later be implemented in other models of the brand, especially in the front fascia.{{cite web |quote=El Seat Bolero fue presentado en 1998 con el objetivo de sentar la base estilística de sus futuros modelos, pero excepto el frontal, el resto de elementos estéticos no se trasladaron a los nuevos modelos. |url=https://www.historiasdelmotor.com/seat/bolero/ |title=Seat Bolero - Historias del Motor |access-date=2024-08-30 |language=es-SP}} During development, the SEAT Exeo was codenamed Bolero, before being renamed Exeo.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/36475/seat|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623024445/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/36475/seat|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 23, 2015|title=SEAT|date=16 October 2007|accessdate=23 June 2015|publisher=autoexpress.co.uk}}{{citation |title=ETKA|publisher=Volkswagen Group|year=2010|edition=SEAT Update 325|title-link=ETKA}} {{Failed verification|reason=The Auto Express article describes a car that could be the Exeo, but that is not clear and it does not say "Bolero" was the company's codename for the car|date=June 2015}}