What engine was in the Grand National?
3.8-liter V6 engine
The GNX featured modifications of the turbo-charged and intercooled 3.8-liter V6 engine used in the Grand National, as well as special wheels and tires, suspension and exhaust system modifications, analog instrument cluster and functional body modifications. The GNX was the quickest American car you could buy in 1987.
How fast was a Buick Grand National in 1987?
This Buick featured an upgraded chassis to support the GNX’s superior performance and also came with a top speed of 124 mph. The GNX was able to beat the regular Grand National’s 0-to 60 time by more than a second.
Did the Grand National have a V6?
Today we have one example of just that phenomenon. Under the hood of the ridiculously powerful 1987 Buick Grand National is a V6 that has been modified to use the full potential of a big turbo.
How much horsepower does a 1987 Grand National have?
276 horsepower
All the magic was under skin, including a turbo intercooled 3.8-liter V6 putting out a reported 276 horsepower (many say real horsepower numbers were well over 300) and a massive 360 pound-feet of torque. 20,740 Grand Nationals were built in 1987, with only 547 converted to limited-edition Regal GNX models.
What size motor is in a 1987 Grand National?
The 3.8L V6 engine in the GNX was conservatively rated for 276 horsepower at 4,400 RPM and 360 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 RPM and backed by a prepared Turbo-HydraMatic 2004R transmission. The GNX could launch from 0-60 MPH in under five seconds and run a low 13-second quarter-mile.
How much is a 87 Grand National worth?
The 1987 Buick GNX usually sells for between $80,000 and $150,000. However, as an example of an outlier, one recently sold for $205,000, according to motorbiscuit.com. For the sake of comparison, the Buick Grand National from the same year sells for about $40,000 in good shape.
What is an 87 Grand National worth?
Is a 3800 engine good?
Actually, the Buick/GM Powertrain 3800 got a lot of love from Ward’s Auto. It was awarded “10 Best Engines of the 20th Century”, as well as the yearly “10 Best Engines” award from 1995 to 1997.
What’s a fast 0 to 60 time?
Generally speaking, a fast 0-60 mph time would be within the 1 to 3 second range, seeing as this is where most high-end sports, performance and racing cars clock in at. Times can float around this, generally above the 3 second range, but most of the world’s fastest cars will fall into this category.