17 Muscle Cars That Were Built for Reasons No One Expected

8. 1987 Buick GNX: Turbo Technology Experiment

The 1987 Buick GNX was created as an engineering showcase for turbocharging, not traditional V8 power. Buick’s bold experiment resulted in a car with understated styling and extraordinary performance, thanks to its turbocharged V6 engine. The GNX quickly earned legendary status, proving that muscle could come in surprising forms. See Car and Driver.