Buick Grand National - Revision history

Coolow at 10:00, 21 December 2010

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	The '''Buick Regal Grand National''' was one of the hottest performance cars of the dark days of the 1980s, and its performance is still very respectable even by today's standards. The 1986-87 intercooled models have always received most of the attention, but what many don't realize is that the Grand National package actually dates back to 1982 (in the Regal line). Another fact is that everything the Grand National had except the Darth Vader black paint was also on the T-Type (with the exception of the 87 [[GNX]]), so if you wanted the performance of the Grand National but didn't want it in black and/or preferred a much more subdued look, the T-Type was the way to go.		The '''Buick Regal Grand National''' was one of the hottest performance cars of the dark days of the 1980s, and its performance is still very respectable even by today's standards. The 1986-87 intercooled models have always received most of the attention, but what many don't realize is that the Grand National package actually dates back to 1982 (in the Regal line). Another fact is that everything the Grand National had except the Darth Vader black paint was also on the T-Type (with the exception of the 87 [[Buick GNX]]), so if you wanted the performance of the Grand National but didn't want it in black and/or preferred a much more subdued look, the T-Type was the way to go.

	Like James Dean, the Grand Nationals lived fast and died young.		Like James Dean, the Grand Nationals lived fast and died young.

Red marquis at 15:50, 25 August 2009

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	If there are [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.		If there are [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

			==Unique Attributes==
			If there are any features of this [[automobile\|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile\|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.

	==Interior==		==Interior==

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2009-08-25T03:50:37Z

Unique Attributes

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	If there are [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.		If there are [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

	~~==Unique Attributes==~~
	~~If there are any features of this [[automobile\|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile\|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.~~

	==Interior==		==Interior==

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Colors

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	===Colors===		===Colors===
	~~List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.~~
	Grand Nationals were offered in any color, so long as it was black.		Grand Nationals were offered in any color, so long as it was black.

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Colors

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	===Colors===		===Colors===
	List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.		List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.
			Grand Nationals were offered in any color, so long as it was black.

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===

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Gas Mileage

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Gas Mileage

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Styles and Major Options

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	===Styles and Major Options===		===Styles and Major Options===
	Certain [[automobile\|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.		Certain [[automobile\|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
			The Grand National, T-Types and GNX cars came only as a two door hardtop. There were no other configurations. Mandatory "options" included a four speed (TH200-R4) transmission and air conditioning. Most of the Grand Nationals were equipped with power windows and locks. A power driver's seat as well as various sound options were also offered. Some of them were equipped with T-Tops or Moonroofs. The one option that was offered that is almost certainly gone from most survivors is the white letter tires ($104).

	===Pricing===		===Pricing===

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	\|Power = ~~N/A hp~~ @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm		\|Power = 245hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
	\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''		\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''

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Engine and Transmission

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	The Turbo Regals(Grand National, T-Type, Turbo T, and GNX) all have Buick's 3.8 liter(231 cubic inch) 90deg. V-6 engine. It should be noted that Buick used turbochargers on this engine from 1978 through the 1987 model years. However, these earlier engines were not as efficient as the later models due to their lack of sequential fuel injection that was introduced in 1984. In 1986, they were reworked once again and among other changes(new passenger side header, crossover, downpipe, intake, turbo, BRF code valvebody, wheels, etc), a charge-air cooler(intercooler) was added, once again increasing power output and efficiency exponentially. These changes were largely the product of a relationship with MacLaren of the UK. GNX engines were enhanced even further. Most notable would be the exotic turbo they received from Garrett which had a ceramic wheel as opposed to the "normal" TBO348 that was used on all other Turbo Regals of that year and the prior year.		The Turbo Regals(Grand National, T-Type, Turbo T, and GNX) all have Buick's 3.8 liter(231 cubic inch) 90deg. V-6 engine. It should be noted that Buick used turbochargers on this engine from 1978 through the 1987 model years. However, these earlier engines were not as efficient as the later models due to their lack of sequential fuel injection that was introduced in 1984. In 1986, they were reworked once again and among other changes(new passenger side header, crossover, downpipe, intake, turbo, BRF code valvebody, wheels, etc), a charge-air cooler(intercooler) was added, once again increasing power output and efficiency exponentially. These changes were largely the product of a relationship with MacLaren of the UK. GNX engines were enhanced even further. Most notable would be the exotic turbo they received from Garrett which had a ceramic wheel as opposed to the "normal" TBO348 that was used on all other Turbo Regals of that year and the prior year.
	It should also be noted that ~~it is true~~ there were non-turbo Grand Nationals built. However, they were only produced in 1982. There were a handful of these that had the 3.8 V6 with a 4bbl carb and turbocharger. Most had a 4bbl 4.1 Liter(252cubic inch) V-6. There were no Grand Nationals produced in 1983. The T-Type was an available option package in 1983 and could be had with the final version of the non-fuel injection turbo V-6.		It should also be noted that there were no Grand Nationals produced in 1983. The T-Type was an available option package in 1983 and could be had with the final version of the non-fuel injection turbo V-6.

	===Performance===		===Performance===

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