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Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
http://media.gm.com/content/media/us...4_gm_regal_gs#
MIAMI – Buick this evening reveals the production version of the 2012 Regal GS, an even sportier expression of the Regal sport sedan that went on sale earlier this year and has attracted new buyers to the Buick family. Powered by a high-output, exclusive Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the GS delivers an estimated 255 horsepower (190 kW) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque for a 0-60 mph performance of less than seven seconds (estimated). Buick’s Interactive Drive Control System is standard on the GS, allowing drivers to customize the driving experience by changing the suspension settings and steering sensitivity between three modes: standard, sport and GS. “Built on the performance foundation of the Regal, the Regal GS was designed as an even sportier expression of responsive performance and style,” said John Schwegman, vice president of Buick marketing. “The driving experience is powerful and spirited; and the GS represents the next entry in Buick’s product renaissance.” The Regal GS will be unveiled this evening at a consumer event in Miami. It goes on sale in the second half of 2011. Pricing has not yet been announced. 3700lb, 255hp, 295tq, 6spd manual. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Why is this motor castrated compared to the LNF?
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Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
More OLD GM moves.
Regal is already a slow seller, this won't help any. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
(Post 6522087)
Why is this motor castrated compared to the LNF?
LNF in the Solstice GXP and Sky Redline: 260HP @ 5300RPM and 260lbft @ 2500-5250RPM with redline of 6300RPM Regal GS motor: 255HP @ 5300RPM and 295lbft @ 2500-4000RPM with redline of 6350RPM So loss of 5 peak HP, but gain of 35lbft of torque and marginally higher redline. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Like HAZ-Matt said, this is a more powerful version of the LNF with 295tq.
As far as being a year late, I don't remember GM ever saying Summer 2010. I always thought this was going to be a winter/spring 2011 car. AWD would have made it too heavy. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
(Post 6522121)
It isn't at all actually.
It's been a long day and I'm :tired: ! |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by Geoff Chadwick
(Post 6522085)
So they delay it a year and pull the AWD.
3700lb, 255hp, 295tq, 6spd manual. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by msgZ28
(Post 6522151)
What's the point of a sport version that's not really sporty? It's not bad looking, but that front end is too busy. Those numbers don't translate to a very good performer. Anyone who thinks the Camaro was too heavy is going to hate this.
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Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by Geoff Chadwick
(Post 6522085)
So they delay it a year and pull the AWD.
3700lb, 255hp, 295tq, 6spd manual. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by msgZ28
(Post 6522151)
What's the point of a sport version that's not really sporty? It's not bad looking, but that front end is too busy. Those numbers don't translate to a very good performer. Anyone who thinks the Camaro was too heavy is going to hate this.
Pontiac G6 GTP fans would have killed for this setup. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Two reasons for this:
1) GM is trying to keep costs down. 2) The porky Regal would have been hovering around 3900 pounds in GS/AWD guise. This will be neat car, but probably fall short of early expectations. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by FUTURE_OF_GM
(Post 6522107)
More OLD GM moves.
Regal is already a slow seller, this won't help any. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
(Post 6522142)
You're right, for some reason I thought the LNF was putting out 300 HP.
It's been a long day and I'm :tired: !
Originally Posted by Z284ever
(Post 6522240)
Two reasons for this:
1) GM is trying to keep costs down. 2) The porky Regal would have been hovering around 3900 pounds in GS/AWD guise. This will be neat car, but probably fall short of early expectations. I think this is set to be one of the best Buicks in a very long time. I think the main problem is that expectations are that it will be the second coming of the GNX, which it isn't intended to be. This is Buick to compete with the Acura TSX, Lexus IS, and Audi A4. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Originally Posted by Z28x
(Post 6522220)
Whats not sporty about it? 19" wheels, 295tq, 6 speed manual. I can't think of any other midsized FWD sedan that is sportier than this car.
Pontiac G6 GTP fans would have killed for this setup. |
Re: Buick Regal GS exists, though a year late and without AWD...
Augh this was going to be my next car but I think its a non starter without awd. I'll still test drive it but man that sucks.
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