Buick Grand National 3.8 Liter Corvette Eater

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1987 Buick Regal Grand National

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Buick Regal Grand National

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1987 Buick Regal GNX

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1987 Buick Grand National, a legendary American muscle car renowned for its turbocharged performance and stealthy black aesthetic. 

Engine: It features a 3.8L turbocharged V6 engine, capable of producing 245 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque in its final production year. 

Performance: The Grand National was known to outperform many V8-powered competitors of its era, accelerating from 0-60 MPH in under five seconds in its limited GNX variant. 

Design: The car is exclusively finished in black paint, earning it nicknames like "Darth Vader". 

Collectibility: It is highly sought after by collectors, with the even rarer GNX variant (produced in only 547 units) selling for upwards of $150,000 in recent auctions. 

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Buick Grand National - Cars & Coffee EDH 4/12/25

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Buick Grand National at Waukesha Cars & Coffee (2025) - Meet 1 in Waukesha, WI.

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Buick Grand National. Regal.

June 2025.

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1987 Buick Regal Grand National

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Buick Regal Grand National

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1987 Buick Regal GNX

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Buick Grand National

...I know sometimes people on here have been unimpressed with the Buick Grand National.

This Car and Driver article from 1986 shows just how fast it was in its day.

*April 1986*

What We Said: “The hulking black Grand National pictured here will scream from 0 to 60 mph faster than any other car made in America. Is 4.9 seconds fast enough? It is if you want something quicker than a Lamborghini Countach (5.1 seconds), a Chevrolet Corvette (5.7 seconds), a Porsche 928S (5.7 seconds), a 944 Turbo (6.0 seconds), and the hottest Mustang or Camaro. The GN even outsprints two of Ferrari’s blue bloods—the Testarossa (5.0 seconds) and the GTO (5.1 seconds). . . . [W]hat’s important about this Regal is the kick you get from having such a deep well of power at your disposal; the way the world gets yanked backward when the boost boils over; the way the rear tires lay down long, beautiful streaks of black when you tromp the throttle. . . . There are other nice things to say about life with Grand National. This time around, there’s actually some poetry in the chassis. The steering is crisp, the lane discipline good, and the ride well balanced. The most serious of car guys will find nothing to sneer at here.”

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Buick Grand National at Waukesha Cars & Coffee (2025) - Meet 1 in Waukesha, WI.

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1987 Buick Grand National

The 1987 Buick Grand National is the final—and fiercest—version of Buick’s legendary turbocharged street machine. Dressed in sinister all-black paint, the GN looked like it meant business, and it absolutely delivered.

Under the hood was a 3.8L turbocharged and intercooled V6, pushing out 245 horsepower and a whopping 355 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, it could rocket from 0–60 mph in under 5 seconds—faster than many Corvettes and Mustangs of the time.

1987 was the Grand National’s final year, making it the most refined and powerful version ever built. With its stealthy look, brutal acceleration, and cult following, the ’87 Grand National remains one of the most feared and revered American performance cars of the 1980s

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Buick Grand National. Regal.

June 2025.

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SEMA 2024: RINGBROTHERS UNVEIL 1,246-HORSEPOWER 1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL “INVADR”

RINGBROTHERS UNVEIL 1,246-HORSEPOWER 1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL “INVADR”

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1987 Buick Grand National

The 1987 Buick Grand National is the final—and fiercest—version of Buick’s legendary turbocharged street machine. Dressed in sinister all-black paint, the GN looked like it meant business, and it absolutely delivered.

Under the hood was a 3.8L turbocharged and intercooled V6, pushing out 245 horsepower and a whopping 355 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, it could rocket from 0–60 mph in under 5 seconds—faster than many Corvettes and Mustangs of the time.

1987 was the Grand National’s final year, making it the most refined and powerful version ever built. With its stealthy look, brutal acceleration, and cult following, the ’87 Grand National remains one of the most feared and revered American performance cars of the 1980s