The 1985-1987 Buick Regal Grand National & GNX represent Buick's brief but glorious mid-'80s return to late-'60s muscle. Like its GS forebears, the Grand National started with a mid-size Buick: the 1978-vintage Regal coupe in turbo V-6 T-type form.
Initially it differed mostly in suspension tuning and full blackout exterior, but further development, including more precise sequential fuel injection, ultimately produced 245 horsepower and 0-60 times of under 5 seconds.
In 1984 the Grand National returned in all black paint. The turbocharged 3.8 L became standard and was refined with sequential fuel injection, distributor-less computer controlled ignition, and boasted 200 hp at 4400 rpm and 300 lb·ft of torque at 2400 rpm. Only 5,204 Turbo Regals were produced that year, only 2000 of which were Grand Nationals. Because this was the first year production of the computer controlled Sequential Fuel Injection and Distributor-less ignition, this is often considered the year/model that started the development of the legendary intercooled Grand Nationals. The performance of this package was well ahead of its time and the “Little V6” easily kept up with the bigger V8’s. Quarter mile performance was listed at 15.9 seconds at stock boost levels of 10 psi , while for the same year, the Chevrolet Camaro was listed at 17.0 and the Chevrolet Corvette at 15.1 seconds. Soon, performance enthusiasts determined the modifications that worked and the Grand Nationals easily broke into the 13-second territory. All Grand Nationals for this year had the Lear Siegler-made cloth/leather interior which was only available for this year. An estimated 200 of the 1984 Grand Nationals were produced with the T-Top option which makes these the rarest of the Grand Nationals.
One Owner Since New, Never Abused Or Modified, Completely Stock With Newer Repaint With Factory Color
Well Optioned And Showing Only 66,XXX Original Miles
Always Stored Indoor And Well Maintained
Additional Features Include:
Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Power Seat
Tilt Wheel / Cruise Control
Rear Defroster
AM/FM/Cassette
Glossy Black Paint
Two Tone Black/Gray Signature Grand National Seating
Blackwall Radials On Grand National Wheels
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