Turn back the clock to 1987!
Here was the BIG news for the 1987 Buick Regal GNX model!
* Special turbocharger with ceramic impeller, low drag dynamic turbine shaft seals and a built-in contamination trap
* Special intercooler with 10-20% more efficiency, also a special PROM chip
* Special “Cermatel Coating” for intercooler connection pipe for heat rejection
* Special transmission, improved for firmer shifts
* Rear axle longitudinal torque ladder bar
* Panhard rod to reduce wheel hop and toque twist
* Special rear axle housing cover made of aluminum with GNX embossed on it
* Special structural reinforcements in the form of ‘behind the back seat’ bracing
* Special chassis bracing, steel crossmember between chassis rails
* Special 16 inch alloy wheels, tires: P245/50VR16 in front, P255/50VR16 in rear
* Special alloy bumper reinforcements and alloy brake drums replace stock iron
* Front fender heat dissipation vents
* Fender flares to accomodate the larger wheels
* Special instrument package using Stewart Warner gages: 160 MPH speedometer, 8000 RPM tachometer, oil pressure gage, turboboost gage, fuel gage and water temperature gage
* All black paint using two GNX badges, one on front grille and one on rear decklid. GNX decals on wheel cap centers
* Special turbocharger heat shield with GNX stamped out
* Production number plaque mounted in interior above the glove box
