Description[]
The Buick GNX is a limited-production high-performance version of the second generation Buick Regal. Conceived by Dave Sharpe, Mike Doble and Chuck Jensen, the GNX was designed in partnership with McLaren Performance Technologies and American Specialty Cars. The GNX is powered by a 3.8L Buick V6 with a Garrett AiResearch T-3 turbocharger with a ceramic impeller making 300 horsepower; the car advertised to be "the Grand National to end all Grand Nationals". Dragstrip performance of the GNX was noted to be superior to the Ferrari F40 and Porsche 930. The cars were only produced for a single year: 1987. 547 were produced.
While very similar in appearance to the older Buick Grand National casting, both are two different castings done by different designers; the premium casting is longer and wider than the mainline casting, and features additional details not present on the mainline casting. The casting also features hidden engine detail which may indicate that a version with an opening or removable hood may have been planned.
Versions[]
The '87 Buick Regal GNX has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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2020 | Fast & Furious: Motor City Muscle 3/5 |
Black Clearcoat | Detailed Headlights & Taillights, Grand National emblem | Black / Metal |
Black tint | Gray | Black RR8DOT | GJR71 | Thailand | Named '87 Buick Grand National GNX Base code(s): N10, N12 |
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2020 | Car Culture: Power Trip 2/5 |
White Pearl | Detailed Headlights & Taillights, Grand National emblem | Matte Black / Metal |
Smoke tint | Gray | Chrome Rim, Gold RR8DOT | GJR02 | Thailand | Base code(s): N33, N34, N35 | ||
2021 | Hot Wheels Boulevard #30 |
Metalflake Dark Gray | Detailed Headlights & Taillights, Grand National emblem. Red striping along sides. | Black / Metal |
Smoke tint | Grey | RR10SPM | GRL94 | Thailand | Base code(s): N33, N35, P09, P12 | ||
218/250 | 2021 | Muscle Mania 4/10 |
Red | "Black Widow Exhaust" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | Grey MC5 | GTB43 | Malaysia | New in mainline Base code(s): P14, P16, P18, P20 |
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218/250 | 2021 | Muscle Mania 4/10 |
Black | "Black Widow Exhaust" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Red | Grey MC5 | GTD44 | Malaysia | Kroger Exclusive Base code(s): P18 |
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2022 | Ultra Hots 7/8 |
Spectraflame Deep Red | Detailed headlights and taillights, afterburner flame tampos, red accents | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Dark Red | UH | HDG67 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R02, R04 | ||
2022 | Replica Entertainment: Fast & Furious 2/5 |
Black Clearcoat | Detailed Headlights & Taillights, Grand National emblem | Black / Metal |
Black tint | Gray | Black RRMag | HCP16 | Indonesia | Base code(s): R08 | ||
2023 | Fast & Furious (Series 2) 4/10 |
Black Clearcoat | Detailed trim | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | RSW | HNT04 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S20 | ||
2023 | Fast & Furious 10-Car Box Set | Black Clearcoat | Detailed trim | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | RSW | HNT21 | Malaysia | Base Code: S01, S02 | ||
2023 | Run The Jewels × Hot Wheels × Volcom | Black | Detailed Headlights & Taillights, Grand National emblem. 'R:T.J. H.W. VLCM' on rear fenders & rear window. 'RUN THE JEWELS' window banner, Volcom logos. 'RTJ' & 'Volcom' license plates. | Black / Metal |
Black tint | Black | RR10SPM | HTT70 | Indonesia | Base code(s): S24 |