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Oct 1, 2020 · Above: A 1987 Buick Grand National would serve as the starting point for every GNX. (Photos courtesy of General Motors) The standard 1987 Grand National, pictured above, was powered by a turbocharged 3.8L V6 rated at 245 horsepower and 355 ft-lbs of torque. 547 Grand Nationals were sent to ASC/McLaren for extensive modifications inside and out.
Nov 27, 2018 · Intercooling makes the 1986 and 1987 Buick Grand National the ultimate modern Buick performance car and perhaps the most sought-after, regular-production General Motors car of the 1980s. The intercooled turbocharger and sequential fuel injection are at the heart of the Grand National engine.
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Mar 1, 2009 · See All 7 Photos. The 1987 Buick Grand National marked the final year of a short run of high-performance turbo cars from General Motors. In an age of displacement and fuel-injected...
Sep 30, 2022 · The Buick Grand National is so fast because of its advanced technology and "turbocharged power," which made it a standout during its era. How much horsepower did a Buick Grand National have? The engine's output in 1986 was 235 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque, while in 1987, it climbed to 245 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque.
Sep 5, 2016 · Officially, Buick claims a 0-60 mph time of 5.4 sec for the GNX versus their Grand National number of 6.9. Through the quarter mile, the GNX clocks 13.4 sec to 104.0 mph against 15.7 at 97.5.
Jul 9, 2021 · The Grand National came to market with a 3.8-liter V6, three-speed transmission, and turbo; it pioneered the future of the turbo in muscle cars, wth 200 HP and over 300 lb-ft of torque. According to MuscleCarFacts, it first sold for $15,136 and the hotter and more limited Grand National GNX went for $29,900.
