What is a Buick Regal T-Type?

Anyone who ordered a T-Type package automatically received a Regal equipped with a Turbocharged 3.8 liter V6. Along with the Turbocharged engine, the T-Type designation came complete with a special performance suspension package, special wheels, and T-Type emblems strategically placed throughout, among other things.

What does T-Type mean?

The T-Type was not a “line” as the article mentions. It was a trim package available for the Buick Regal. Also, the “T” does not stand for Turbo, it stands for Touring. Additionally, there were no Regal T-Types in 1987, instead they were called Regal T with a single “T” badge on the front fender.

How many Buick Regal T types were made?

Buick produced 1547 turbo-T models, 20,193 Grand Nationals and 547 GNXs, and the turbo-T is the lightest one of the bunch. The limited-production car was faster in the both 0-60 sprint and quarter-mile than the Grand National, but still behind the mighty GNX.

Is a Buick Regal T-Type A Grand National?

The Grand National (also referred to as “GN”), an adaptation of the Regal T-Type and introduced in 1982, became an instant success; it inspired the company to extend its T-Type line to its other mid-size offering, the Century (though without the turbocharged engine).

What was the original name of the Buick Regal?

Originally the T-type name was to be an appearance package and used across the line (which it did) but was confused by the turbo Regal when the 3.8 turbo motor could be ordered with the T-type package. In 1987 Buick dropped the T-Type package on the Regal.

What kind of car was the Buick T type?

This marketing approach for Buick products was a revival of a similar approach used in the 1960s (and later revived in the 1990s) with the Buick GS designation. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Buick T-type. Thes T-Type cars were built as performance-oriented models, the most famous of which was the Buick GNX (based on the Regal platform).

What was the horsepower of a Buick Regal in 1986?

The Grand Nationals (quantity 5,512) and T-Types (quantity 2,384) were both produced in 1986. For 1987, performance reached 245 hp (248 PS; 183 kW) and 355 lb⋅ft (481 N⋅m) of torque. Buick dropped the T-Type package for Regal for 1987 models and opted for a “T” sport package instead. There were only 7,896 turbo Regals produced in 1986.

What kind of transmission does a Buick Regal have?

The Regal was initially offered in base Custom and upscale Limited trim lines. For 1989, the Gran Sport trim line was added, featuring aluminum wheels, body side cladding and a console mounted shifter attached to the 4-speed automatic. For 1990, the Regal gained the option of the Buick 3.8 L V6.