How much horsepower did a 87 Grand National have?
276 horsepower
The GNX’s 3.8-liter V-6 developed 276 horsepower at 4400 rpm, and 360 pound-feet of torque at just 2400 rpm, courtesy of an uprated Garrett ceramic vane turbocharger and recalibrated engine-management system.
How fast was the 1987 Buick Grand National?
Buick agreed to team up with McLaren Engines at the 1985 Indy 500 in order to produce the 1987 Grand National GNX. This Buick featured an upgraded chassis to support the GNX’s superior performance and also came with a top speed of 124 mph.
What is a 1987 Grand National worth?
In terms of average market price, this $205,000 1987 Buick GNX is a notable outlier. Other GNXs have sold for less than half that price on BaT. And a pristine 1987 Grand National typically sells for less than $60K, Hagerty reports.
How many Grand Nationals did Buick make in 1987?
Buick delivered 20,193 Grand Nationals in 1987. In the three previous years Buick produced less than 10,000 Grand Nations in total. Interestingly enough, demand was so great that some dealers were able to charge $3,000 more the MSRP for some of the cars. That’s a considerable amount on a $15,136 car.
What kind of car is the Buick Grand National?
The Buick Grand National was daft but brilliant. It’s hard to put your thumb on exactly what kind of car it is. It was too plush to be a muscle car, but too ugly and bland to be a sports car or supercar. It’s almost like the little guy in the gym that tosses 300 pounds on the barbell and pumps out a dozen reps.
When did the Buick Grand Natty go out of business?
In 1987, with Chevy breathing down Buick’s neck about its “precious,” Buick decided to shelf the Grand Natty the following year. But not before going out in a blaze of horsepower glory. Two Grand Nationals hit the streets in 1987, the base model and an outrageous GNX model.
How much horsepower does a 1986 Buick Grand National have?
For the 1986 model year, Buick slotted in the final piece of the Grand National puzzle, by installing a Garrett air-to-air intercooler between the turbocharger and the throttle body, boosting horsepower to 235. For 1987, that package was reprogrammed for 245 horsepower.