Buick Grand National GNX: The Dark Horse Of The Aut0 World
The Buick Grand National GNX, unleashed in the late 1980s, was an unexpected powerhouse in the muscle car world. It broke the mold with its turbocharged V6 engine, a departure from the traditional V8 powerplant in muscle cars. While many were initially quick to disregard the GNX, they soon learned firsthand what was under the hood. The turbocharged V6 engine became a staple for special edition GM cars and trucks from that point (via Car & Driver).
The car went on to become one of the most highly sought-after GM models on the road. Even today it commands a hefty price tag on the auction circuit. Likewise, there were no cars that could directly compete with this one. Even the Thunderbird SVO was no match for the mighty GNX. You don’t think of Buick when it comes to performance, but it was the GNX that changed all that.