Here is an Amazing 1987 Grand National GNX#510 Tribute that has been restored and brought back to life with all new . Justin loves his family first, but his second love is his 2014 Ford Focus ST. GM is trying to revive the Grand National. 4) (175 kW / 238 PS / 235 hp). The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 4 speed Automatic gearbox. First up is the engine, it is stated as a 4.1-liter aluminum stroker V6 with a guru devised ECU and methanol injection. The 1986 Grand National was a solid muscle car that could embarrass other performance cars at will. Lets check it out, its located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and is available, here on eBay for $25,200, reserve not yet met. 'Is it any good?' This has to be one of the all time greatest achievements to have rolled out of any of Detroits muscle car building factories. 0-1/4 mile 15.5 sest. This was the last year and performance was up all around. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. V-6, and was installed in the Regal Sport Coupe. .css-dhtls0{display:block;font-family:GlikoS,Georgia,Times,Serif;font-weight:400;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-dhtls0:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 61.25rem){.css-dhtls0{font-size:1.375rem;line-height:1.2;}}Design Rejects: Dodge Sport-Utility Van, Catalytic Converter Theft: 10 Cars Thieves Target. Lets not forget that the Corvette is the flagship car of GMs performance line of cars, so to have an other vehicle, much less a V-6 powered vehicle spanking it at the Drag Strip was just not acceptable. Then the GM battle for power really took hold, but we now know who ended up on top. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. For the 1987 model year the bucket seats were solid gray cloth. EPA (after 2008) city/highway: (combined) 10-15 mode: JC08 mode: Emission: automobile-catalog.com ProfessCars estimation(the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load), Top speed:219 km/h / 136 mph(theor. Bypassing that restriction probably adds another 20 mph. Go try to run one with a Ferrari and post back. Believe it or not, second to the LeSabre Grand National, this was the rarest of the bunch at only 215 units produced. 1986: Equipment. Once a mighty muscle car that was castrated by emission regulations, the mid-1980s-era is a dark one for the Camaro, as it strained to keep its V-8 engines heads over the 200-pony mark. In a straight line, however, the Grand Natty was pound-for-pound and dollar-for-dollar a better car than the C4 Vette. By the end of the Grand Nattys run of dominance, the Mustang only mustered up 225 ponies and was left behind the Buick by a long way. After growing tired of fixing other peoples' car problems, Justin earned a certificate in radio and television broadcasting, and dove into the world of talk radio and television. Interestingly enough, demand was so great that some dealers were able to charge $3,000 more the MSRP for some of the cars. Buick delivered 20,193 Grand Nationals in 1987. Reply 3.3k 1 reply . The 1987 Grand National was very similar to the 1986 Grand National which was very similar to the 1985 and 1984 models. I could see an unloved car pulling those numbers. Top speed: 0-60 mph (sec):0-100 km/h (sec):0-1/4 mile (sec):0-1 km (sec):Fuel consumption: ECE 90/120/city (comb. NOT FOLLOWING SAVE Grandview, MO, USA. Awesome build! http://www.motortrend.com/classic/roadtests/1010_1987_buick_regal_grand_national_first_drive/specs.html. An American two-door vehicle built for the pony car market, the Plymouth Barracuda was produced for an entire decade from 1964 through 1974 model years. Its very noticeable from behind. Camaros, Mustangs and even the mighty Corvette treated it with respect. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 4) in 1987, the model with 2-door notchback coupe body and V-6 3791 cm3 / 231.4 cui, 182.5 kW / 248 PS / 245 hp (SAE net) offered since mid-year 1986 for . "Tom Wallace was the vehicle chief," recalls thenBuick assistant chief engineer Don Runkle, "and I had the engine side. But only 47 dealers qualified for Select 60 in 1986, and Mertz promised each of them an extra GNX. Though the first two model years were anything but, Buick finally released a high-performance T-Type variant in 1984. Buick GNX 304 hp - Specs & performance The last Grand National we tested generated some impressive numbers. The interior was identical to the Grand National with the exception of a badge on the instrument panel that showed the cars production number. In all, less than 10 percent of Regals were equipped with the turbo engine. Among the key new technologies on that 1976 Indianapolis 500 pace car's engine were a knock sensor and pre-ignition control, "an early version of electronic spark control that helped it run at its limit without damage," Baker explains. That left the Corvette boys holding their jock straps at the starting line, as the Vette took 5.9 seconds to hit 60 mph and cleared the 1/4-mile in 14.2 seconds. Specs review by Pawel Zal. Ford even took a direct swipe at the turbocharged 6-pot with its own turbocharged muscle car in the form of the 205-horsepower Mustang SVO, which had a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder. 1987 Buick Grand National Rowley, Massachusetts | Hemmings Definitely a must ask. . 1986 Buick Grand National | Overview, Specs, Performance, OEM Data 238.30 PS (174,13 kW or 233,83 HP) at 4400 Rev. This test says 3400 lbs and top speed is 123 mph: Buick Grand National - Wikicars Third-party testing revealed that the GNX's turbo V6 actually produced more than 300 horsepower and 400 ft-lbs of torque at 3,900rpm. By now, the T-Type and Grand National turbo V-6 was putting out 200 hp. So, it was in keeping with division general manager Lloyd Reuss's thrust to move Buick's image from a maker of cushy "doctors' cars" to something more youthful and exciting when it unveiled the first Regal Grand National at NASCAR's 1982 Daytona 500. Is that what I was reading? *Please note: All prices shown here are based on various data sources, as detailed in About Our Prices. It produced 235 hp at 4,000 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque at 2,400 rpm in '86. Buick introduced the Regal nameplate in 1973 as a mid-priced, personal luxury coupe, akin to Chevrolets Monte Carlo and Pontiacs Grand Prix. 1986 Buick Regal Grand National Specifications and Photos, 0-100/h, 0-60mph, fuel consumption, horsepower, weight, specs and photos. Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all members-only posts. Buick Grand National Market - CLASSIC.COM In 1985, the Grand National carried over the 1984s specifications, but the Vette saw a 25-horsepower bump. Other colors were considered, but the decision to make all GNs black gave them a sinister Darth Vader look. Copyright. The total cost for a Buick Grand National in 1986 was $14,349. The 1986 Buick Grand National was the third production year for the car and Buick made some significant upgrades to the 3.8 liter V6 Turbo engine. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The Grand National was a different beast indeed, with a sinister, blacked-out Darth Vader visage. It was now completely black, with nearly no chrome, and despite being only a modest seller, the GN was an image changer for Buick, appealing more to a youthful buyer than the brands typical shopper. The upgrades for the 1987 included a sports steering wheel, upgraded instrument package with a tachometer and a boost gauge. They are ment for a sraight line. These were mated with 3 speed auto transmissions. A sedan was added to the lineup in 1974, and the companys new car immediately became one of Buicks best sellers. Detailed Search Interface on the Home Page, Photo of the moment:2005 Saab 9-3 2.8T Cabriolet (Photo: Saab), The most efficient way to navigate through our huge database and compare cars side by side is the interface located on the, Catalogue of 692 car makes & manufacturers, Quick access to automobile-catalog website - type in a browser: a-c.li. The 1987 GNX dominated every standard production car on . Lets take a look at exactly what sets the GNX apart from all other Buick Regals: The GNX was officially advertised at 276 horsepower and 360 ft-lbs of torque, but these numbers were soon found to be understated. To make matters worse, this car peaked in an era where econo-boxes reigned supreme and performance was an afterthought. It was now completely black, with nearly no chrome, and despite being only a modest seller, the GN was an image changer . With a new two-piece aluminum intake manifold that increased airflow by 10 percent, the engine was rated at 235 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque for '86, then 245 horsepower and 355 lb-ft for '87. The worked car is really something, the torque reminds me of my worked Z28. Dodge Challenger - America's comeback kid. The Grand National is one of few true legends that America has to brag about the auto industry during the mid-80s and it still amazes the muscle enthusiast even today, despite its boring exterior. Buick's Turbocharged Skyhawk: America's Forgotten Hot-Hatch 0-1/4 mile 15.5 sest. Consider that it was such and amazing car, back in the second half of the 80s, that the executives over at GM pulled the plug on the whole line do to the fact that this car was spanking the Corvette at the drag strip on a regular basis. One reportedly sold for $75,000. Baker recalls. 0-100 km/h 7.6 s, 1986 Saab 900 Turbo 16 SEurope 214 km/h / 133 mphest. That is almost twice the cost of the garden variety Grand National. And he didnt put much money into it. The Buick boys saw red and came back the following year. "I thought it was the end of my career. 0-60 in 6.1 only looks unrealistic because all the mags at the time had this car running around 4.9 0-60. The 1987 GNX dominated every standard production car on the planet. In the three previous years Buick produced less than 10,000 Grand Nations in total. In July 1987, Car and Driver clocked one from 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 4.7 seconds and through the quarter mile (402 m) in 13.5 seconds at 102 mph (164 km/h). Chevrolet Chevelle Performance Statistics, Plymouth Barracuda Performance Statistics. Continue with Recommended Cookies, 1949 Packard Super Deluxe Eight LWB Sedan13 hours$700Bid Now, 1995 Buick Riviera Supercharged3 days$2,000Bid Now, 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible3 days$1,550Bid Now.