A real sleeper, the 1987 Buick Regal's looks can be quite deceiving. Even with a very common look its power is far from being one. Packed with awesome power, it will blow away most cars in that era and make them look like pansies. In 1987 Buick dropped the T-Type name on the regal in favor of a new model name, the Turbo-T. The T and the Grand National powerplants were upped to 245hp and 355ft lb of torque by (as far as tests can tell) programming modifications in the prom.

This 1987 model would be the last production run of the Buick G-Body (Chevrolet continued through 1988), dubbed "The Worlds Fastest Production Car" There were almost 20,000 Grand National's made in 87 and 2700 T's made. Additionally, you could now get the Limited in Turbo trim. 1987 was also noted as being the year the Grand National to end all Grand National's was introduced.

 

A limited production run of 200 Grand Nationals, specially prepped by ASC/McClaren were to be produced, called the infamous GNX. This 200-unit figure was increased to 500, then to 547 by production end. Regals were shipped to ASC for their special modifications including: Special ceramic turbined turbo, special intercooler, special GNX Turbo Shield, Special prom programming, special transmission valve body modifications, torque arm, panhard bar, fender vents, wheel flares, 16" black mesh alloy wheels wearing 245/50VR16 Gatorback's, special badging, full analog instrumentation, and a personalized serial number.

 

Linking the owner to the car. To get parts you have to prove you own one. The Awesome GNX produces 275hp and 360ft lb of torque and was capable of mid 13 second runs in factory trim.