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1987 Buick GNX Coupe

2Dr Coupe

$40,000 MSRP
3.8l V-6 Turbo Charged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.7 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 100 mph

Horsepower • Torque
300 hp

Power

380 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,545 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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1987 Buick GNX Coupe
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1987

Make:

Buick

Model:

GNX

Trim:

Coupe

Style:

2Dr Coupe

Base Price:

$40,000

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,545 lbs

Length:

200.6 in.

Width:

75.5 in.

Height:

54.6 in.

Wheelbase:

108.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.36

Weight Distribution:

Front: 53.0% | Rear: 47.0%

MPG:

17 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

18.1 gal. / 380 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

300 hp @ 4,400 rpm

Torque:

380 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm

Engine:

3.8l V-6 Turbo Charged

Displacement:

3.8 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,200 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.66 sec

0-60 mph:

6.03 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

13.94 sec

0-100 mph:

14.31 sec

60-130 mph:

22.68 sec

100-150 mph:

40.17 sec

Top Speed:

157 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.17 sec @ 78.3 mph

¼ mile:

14.14 sec @ 100.0 mph

½ mile:

22.11 sec @ 120.8 mph

1 mile:

35.91 sec @ 138.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/55VR16

Rear Tires:

P255/55VR16

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.42

Gear Ratios

1: 2.74

2: 1.57

3: 1

4: 0.67

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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