Rumored: Buick Grand National/GNX/T-Type Resurrected - Page 3

yzrider58 · 11-27-2012, 01:24 AM

Here's GM Authority's take, which is also a great source of information.

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/11/...-architecture/

FenwickHockey65 · 11-27-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yzrider58

Here's GM Authority's take, which is also a great source of information.

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/11/...-architecture/

Not really. If this came to fruition it would be one sedan, split into three models.

midnighter · 11-27-2012, 01:30 AM

I got some good memories in my friend's 1987 GNX. That was a fast machine.

King Sun · 11-27-2012, 01:45 AM

im more interested in a turbo 6. that would be pump blood back into buick stateside

Lawdog1911 · 11-27-2012, 02:09 AM

I like this one. Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport

"325-horsepower, all-wheel-drive version of the Buick Regal GS. "

"0-60 mph from standstill in 5.6 seconds on its way up to 170 mph. Your neighbor’s 270-horsepower Buick Regal GS isn’t nearly that quick, despite sharing many of the same technologies."

DaBears · 11-27-2012, 06:55 AM

I just think one RWD sedan from Buick would be enough, not 3.

FenwickHockey65 · 11-27-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBears

I just think one RWD sedan from Buick would be enough, not 3.

It IS one sedan. Just split into three models. Look at them as trim levels instead.

DwRed1LTV6 · 11-27-2012, 09:14 AM

Would be cool to see

what they look like ~

Rock36 · 11-27-2012, 09:52 AM

Too bad part of what made the original Grand Nationals so awesome was their performance relative to other cars of the time. The 86/87 GNs could take just about any car in a straight line at the time. It was definitely faster than a 86/87 Corvette and depending on the review, a GN could hang with or beat a similar vintage 86/87 Ferrari 328.

By extension, now imagine a modern Buick Grand National that could beat a base C6 LS3 Corvette and hang with a Ferrari 430 (not even a 458) in a straight line. That would rule.

motorhead · 11-27-2012, 10:06 AM

The biggest fail here is that the current car has to many doors. Buick needs a two door to deserve those bages. Plus, like said above they would need some serious power to live up to the originals in today's terms. They were faster than even camaro's, trans ams(until they put the same motor in the pace car version), and corvettes. To me this means they need a car that will out run a Zl1 and at least a Z06 vette.

shaffe · 11-27-2012, 12:45 PM

This could be another faceplam for GM IMO if they don't do it right.

What did people hate about the GTO? it looked nothing like a GTO.

When you think of a Grand National or a GNX what do you think of? First thing that comes to my mind is a coupe, with a turbo 6.

Not a 4 door with a V-8 in it. IF they made a current day GN it has to be a coupe with a turbo 6. It cant be a 4 door.

Janet · 11-27-2012, 04:07 PM

That Quick 6 was very special and showed everyone just how fast a 6 cylinder can be. I'm hoping the Engineers do their magic once again with another Quick 6.

If it has 4 doors, it is NOT a GN, that would just ruin it. GM Engineers, if you are reading this, please pass the word on to your buddies, 2 doors only.

Janet

LOWDOWN · 11-27-2012, 04:15 PM

...and these pics, hot off the press...or perhaps "shopped"...

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LOWDOWN · 11-27-2012, 04:19 PM

With regard to the "correct" number of doors, perhaps, besides a Camaro, "Alphie" will spawn some others...although that 4-dr above is one tuff-lookin' mutha.

11-27-2012, 01:24 AM	#29
yzrider58 Aviation guru Drives: 10 1SS, 09 Acadia, 90 K1500 Z-71 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 831 View My Garage	Here's GM Authority's take, which is also a great source of information. http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/11/...-architecture/ __________________

11-27-2012, 06:55 AM	#34
DaBears Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester, 2010 Equinox Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 560	I just think one RWD sedan from Buick would be enough, not 3. __________________

11-27-2012, 09:14 AM	#36
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,720	Would be cool to see what they look like ~ __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

11-27-2012, 04:15 PM	#41
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	...and these pics, hot off the press...or perhaps "shopped"... . Attached Images

11-27-2012, 01:30 AM	#31
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	I got some good memories in my friend's 1987 GNX. That was a fast machine.

11-27-2012, 01:45 AM	#32
King Sun Casual Camaro Owner Drives: 2010 Black LS V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 1,090	im more interested in a turbo 6. that would be pump blood back into buick stateside

11-27-2012, 02:09 AM	#33
Lawdog1911 ZL1 Dreamin Drives: 1967 Camaro, 2010 2SS (RIP) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cut N Shoot Texas Posts: 532	I like this one. Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport "325-horsepower, all-wheel-drive version of the Buick Regal GS. " "0-60 mph from standstill in 5.6 seconds on its way up to 170 mph. Your neighbor’s 270-horsepower Buick Regal GS isn’t nearly that quick, despite sharing many of the same technologies."

11-27-2012, 09:52 AM	#37
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	Too bad part of what made the original Grand Nationals so awesome was their performance relative to other cars of the time. The 86/87 GNs could take just about any car in a straight line at the time. It was definitely faster than a 86/87 Corvette and depending on the review, a GN could hang with or beat a similar vintage 86/87 Ferrari 328. By extension, now imagine a modern Buick Grand National that could beat a base C6 LS3 Corvette and hang with a Ferrari 430 (not even a 458) in a straight line. That would rule.

11-27-2012, 10:06 AM	#38
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,849	The biggest fail here is that the current car has to many doors. Buick needs a two door to deserve those bages. Plus, like said above they would need some serious power to live up to the originals in today's terms. They were faster than even camaro's, trans ams(until they put the same motor in the pace car version), and corvettes. To me this means they need a car that will out run a Zl1 and at least a Z06 vette.

11-27-2012, 12:45 PM	#39
shaffe Drives: 21 Bronco Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carol Stream Posts: 6,043	This could be another faceplam for GM IMO if they don't do it right. What did people hate about the GTO? it looked nothing like a GTO. When you think of a Grand National or a GNX what do you think of? First thing that comes to my mind is a coupe, with a turbo 6. Not a 4 door with a V-8 in it. IF they made a current day GN it has to be a coupe with a turbo 6. It cant be a 4 door.

11-27-2012, 04:07 PM	#40
Janet Drives: 2015 Z06, 06 Silverado, Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 275	That Quick 6 was very special and showed everyone just how fast a 6 cylinder can be. I'm hoping the Engineers do their magic once again with another Quick 6. If it has 4 doors, it is NOT a GN, that would just ruin it. GM Engineers, if you are reading this, please pass the word on to your buddies, 2 doors only. Janet

11-27-2012, 04:19 PM	#42
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	With regard to the "correct" number of doors, perhaps, besides a Camaro, "Alphie" will spawn some others...although that 4-dr above is one tuff-lookin' mutha.