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The 1987 Buick Regal GNX (Grand National Experimental) is an American luxury 2-door car manufactured by Buick.

The GNX is the highest level trim package available for the second generation Regal, and was offered in a limited number.

Only 547 models were produced following their performance upgrades by the Linamar Corporation's McLaren Performance Technologies division.

Games[]

Need for Speed: Undercover[]

Development - Some content may have altered during development.

The Regal GNX appears in the game files of the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 releases of Need for Speed: Undercover.

Despite the files referencing a Buick GNX, there is no mesh resembling the car present in the game.

Need for Speed: No Limits[]

The Regal Grand National (1987) appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the Kingslayer update in the "Proving Grounds: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National" special event that took place from March 18, 2024 at 00:00 (UTC) to April 4, 2024 00:00 (UTC).

Stock

The Regal Grand National (1987) is a muscle class car that requires 40 legendary blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
  • "Proving Grounds: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National" event
NFSNL GaragePlaceholder Muscle Class Muscle Stock 362 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 3NFSNL GreyStar 4 x40 Legendary Blueprints Max 4,615 7,005 6,333 701 Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The GNX appears in Need for Speed: Payback following its reveal during a developer interview[1] on June 14, 2017.

Stock

The stock GNX is unlocked for purchase from the drag, drift, and race class dealerships for NFSPB BankYellow Icon56,500 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".

It is also offered as one of three race class starter cars.

NFSPB BuickGNX Garage
LV116
NFSPB BankYellow Icon56,500
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
NFSPB Dealership NA Icon
Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 116
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 244 bhp
Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 6.20 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.73 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
Air
Airtime: 3.9
Landing: 4.0
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.4
Braking Power: 4.0

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The Grand National '87 appears in Need for Speed: Heat following its brief appearance in the official reveal trailer, which was released on August 14, 2019,[2] and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 2, which was released on August 27, 2019.

Stock

The stock Grand National '87 is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for NFSHE Icon Bank39,000 upon reaching Reputation Level 12NFSHE Icon Rep.

It has a customisation rating of four and can be equipped with performance parts.

NFSHE Buick GrandNational Dealership
Unlocked at NFSHE Icon Reputation LVL 12
Infobox 2017White Car 114
NFSHE Icon Bank39,000
POWER 1.4
HIGH SPEED 1.3
ACCELERATION 1.3
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 245
0-60 MPH [s] 6.20
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 355
TOP SPEED [mph] 137
NFSHE HandlingCartesianGraph
Customisation (Rating: 4/10)
Engine Swaps (8 Available)
245 bhp 3.8L V6
NFSHE Icon Bank78,500, REP LVL 19
[bhp] 245 / 975
345 bhp 4.0L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
385 bhp 4.9L F12
NFSHE Icon Bank185,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 385 / 1,204
460 bhp 6.2L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank243,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 460 / 1,239
600 bhp 5.2L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank348,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 600 / 1,239
640 bhp 8.4L V10
NFSHE Icon Bank380,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 640 / 1,239
710 bhp 3.9L V8
NFSHE Icon Bank438,000, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 710 / 1,234
730 bhp 6.5L V12
NFSHE Icon Bank454,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 730 / 1,239

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The Grand National GNX (1987) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of Volume 1 following a car list article published on October 6, 2022 to the official Need for Speed website.[3][4]

Stock

The stock GNX can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $39,000 and has a Tier B 150 performance rating.

Story[]

It is unlocked for purchase in the Story mode upon the player completing the "Prologue" and reaching Sunday, Week 1.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in Lakeshore Online mode upon the player finishing 20 Tier B playlists in any position and using any vehicle.

Custom

The custom GNX can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $300,000 and has a Tier S+ 350 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase in both the Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode upon the player completing the "Regal from Hell" Rydells Rides mission during the Friday day session in Week 1 of the Story mode.

"Legendary Custom"

The GNX "Legendary Custom" is a custom car included as a Speed Pass reward for Volume 5 from October 12, 2023.

Once unlocked, it can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $39,000 and has a Tier B 150 performance rating.

Lakeshore Online[]

It is gifted as a reward upon the player reaching level 50 of the Speed Pass during Volume 5.

Upon being gifted to the player, it is added to both their Story mode and Lakeshore Online mode garages, as well as being made available for purchase from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage.

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: No Limits, Need for Speed: Heat, Need for Speed: Unbound, the GNX is named erroneously:
    • In Need for Speed: No Limits and Need for Speed: Heat, it is named "Grand National" without referring to the "Experimental" trim.
    • In Need for Speed: Unbound, it is named "Grand National GNX", reading as the "Grand National Grand National Experimental".

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5huzFz3V3q8 Youtube: PlayStation Live E3 2017 | Day 2
  2. Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
  3. Website: ea.com/games/need-for-speed (2022) Need for Speed Unbound Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-unbound/about/car-list
  4. Article: gamespot.com (2022) Need For Speed Unbound Has Over 140 Cars To Collect And Customize. Available at: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/need-for-speed-unbound-has-over-140-cars-to-collect-and-customize/1100-6508106/
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