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Old 12-27-2003, 11:32 PM   #85
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Re: Buick Grand National

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Originally Posted by Hudson
Grand Nationals were rear-wheel drive and never produced more than 245hp (I'm not counting the GNX). Today's superchaged 3.8L V6 produces 240hp in front-wheel drive applications and Cadillacs routinely put out up to 300hp. The transmissions are available.
The 245hp was what Buick ADMITTED. They had to get it past Turbo Hydramatic or else they would have a car with no transmission. The 245 figure was achieved at 4400 rpm. The heads continued to breath up to 5400 or so. Car and Driver estimated about 290 in their April 1986 issue based upon its performance in the 1/4 mile.
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