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1987 Buick Grand National The Buick Grand National represented Buick's return to its muscle car roots. Buick performance revival started with the Turbo Regals, then moved to the Grand National and finally the mighty GNX which would dominate the drag strips during the late 1980s.
1987 was the last year for the rear wheel drive G-body, and the Grand National, but Buick decided to go out with a bang. Buick made some changes to the powertrain and power increased to 245 bhp and 355 lb-ft. The grille was slightly revised, with the teeth set further apart and the Buick emblem siting on the left side. Chrome wheels also were new. The big news for 1987 was the introduction of the limited edition GNX. Only available for 1987, the Buick GNX represents the height of Grand National performance. The modifications on the GNX added up to 275 bhp and a whooping 360 lb-ft. All GNXs were black in color and the only exterior identification was small "GNX" badges placed on the front radiator grille and rear deck lid. The cost of the GNX option was a whopping $10,995, which resulted in a final MSRP of $29,900. All out performance doesn't come cheap.
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