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07-30-2003, 05:16 PM | #1 | |
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'87 Gnx
I consider the GNX to be the last of the true muscle cars, and one of the most attractive cars of the 80's. Is this anyone elses dream car?
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07-31-2003, 03:22 AM | #2 | |
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GNX
The 1987 GNX was definitely the last true muscle car of the 1900s (not counting Pony cars). Buick performance fans have been waiting ever since. By the way, I have known quite a few owners of Turbo Regals - a true sleeper Gran National (though not up to the GNX).
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07-31-2003, 03:24 AM | #3 | |
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GNX = GSX
Regular Model:GS
Special Model: GSX Regular Model: GN Special Model: GNX And to think that Buick used to own "X" until the 90's when everyone started using it.
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08-02-2003, 12:06 PM | #4 | |
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The turbo regal you're referring to is probably the Regal T-Type. It's got the turboed 3800 V6 like the Grand National. I wish they had turboed the LeSabre T-Type
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08-03-2003, 05:06 AM | #5 | |
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Buick Turbo
That's correct. The Buick Turbo 3.8 V6 is quite an engine - and makes any car its in a true performance car.
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1971 Buick GS Convertible 350-4bbl w/ 3-speed Auto 1 of 599 made Modifications: None - Totally stock! Former owner of: 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertible Modifications: 430 4bbl. V8 (from a '68 Riviera), Stage 1 spec Carb, headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, transmission shift kit, and column tachometer - to name a few ... |
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08-03-2003, 10:32 PM | #6 | |
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Ah yes the Tubo charged 3800, they say it's arguably one of the best GM performance engines ever made. I dont entirely disagree with this statement.
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08-04-2003, 10:14 PM | #7 | |
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There is one Buick that you did forget to mention that's probably the rarest of them all- The LeSabre Grand National, only 117 were made.
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08-04-2003, 10:43 PM | #8 | ||
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Here is some information I got from the site I visited: -Production figures has been reported as 112 and 117. (The more reliable sources report 117.) -Available in black and possibly white. (Black more common.) -All are based on LeSabre Coupes (two-doors). -3.8 SFI Liter V6. Production cars were NOT turbocharged, but a prototype may have been. -Wheels are 15-slot 15" x 6" aluminum. Also used on Electra, Park Avenue and Riviera (Hollander Interchange). -Emblems use all red V6 logo. Although the Buick parts books list Regal GN emblem part number, this is a mistake. The Red V6 emblem was available and had a separate number.. -Special interior treatments. -Rear, side windows covered with louvers. Window opening much smaller. (Compare production car to race car.) -Hood Ornament is same as 87-89 LeSabre T TYPE. -Sometimes confused with 1986 Century Gran Sport (not Grand Sport). -The '86 GS was a similar appearing all black car based on the FWD Century. Kinda disappointed that it wasnt a Turbo, but still, a forgotten car of the eighties.
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Re: '87 Gnx
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intercooled so it was't that quick. CNW |
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01-25-2004, 02:00 PM | #13 | |
I got your v-8 swingin!!!
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IMO the GN is the bang for your buck car. Yea they mayy be more expensive but to get a GN in the 11's is cheaper and eazier *sp* than any 5.0 mustang, or camaro. to get a 5.0 in the 11's costs over 2k at least. to get a Turbo buick in the 11's is 1k or less.
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07-02-2004, 10:10 PM | #14 | |
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Re: '87 Gnx
The gnx was the most bad a$$ car EVER made as far as i am concerned...... 13.3's stock, goin fast with class!!! Definitely my dream car!!!!!
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