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[]
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
- "Proving Grounds: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National" event
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 Muscle
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  x40 Legendary Blueprints
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4,615 | 7,005 | 6,333 | 701 |
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Stage Upgrades
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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 
56,500 upon completing the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition".
It is also offered as one of three race class starter cars.
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Complete the "Same Crew, New Wheels" mission in Chapter 1: "Ignition"
Purchase from an available Dealership
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Stock: LV 116
Max: LV 399
 Horsepower: 244 bhp
Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
 0 - 60: 6.20 secs.
1/4 Mile: 14.73 secs.
 N2O Capacity: 3.6
N2O Power: 3.6
 Airtime: 3.9
Landing: 4.0
 Braking Response: 4.4
Braking Power: 4.0
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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 
39,000 upon reaching Reputation Level 12
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It has a customisation rating of four and can be equipped with performance parts.
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Unlocked at
 LVL 12
 11439,000POWER 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
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Engine Swaps (8 Available)
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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 with the Vol.5 Catch-Up Pack released on March 12, 2024.
Prior to the release of the catch-up pack, it was offered as a Speed Pass reward during Volume 5 from October 12, 2023 to February 27, 2024 as part of the Vol.5 Speed Pass.
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.
Story & Lakeshore Online[]
It is gifted as a reward upon the player purchasing its associated downloadable content pack.
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[]
(Custom)
(Legendary Custom)
References[]
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5huzFz3V3q8 Youtube: PlayStation Live E3 2017 | Day 2
- ↑ Video: Need for Speed (2019) Need for Speed™ Heat Official Reveal Trailer. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewiJJe_nYI
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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/
| Buick | |
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| Avenir | Concept '15 |
| Century | Coupé '55 (Gen. 2) |
| GSX | Coupé '70 |
| Regal | 2.0T Sport Touring '16 (Gen. 5) · GSX '87 (Gen. 2) |
| Riviera | Concept '13 |
| Verano | Turbo '16 (Gen. 2) |
| Need for Speed: Undercover - Cut Content | |
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| Cars | Buick Regal GNX · Cadillac CTS · Chrysler 300C SRT-8 · Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera · Lamborghini Reventón · Nissan 350Z · Subaru Impreza WRX STI · Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| Traffic | Camper · Cement Truck · Fire Truck · Garbage Truck · News Van |