GNX Concept

[Spoolin Around]

Speculations....

I am out of here, I see we now have a panel of experts on site. If you read the article it say"experts speculate" , well that has to be gospel then
by the way, didn't mean to offend anyone "senior" that drives performance Buicks, just mean it is not the norm.

 

[MeanBuicks]

On the car side, Lutz ordered GM designers to take another stab at creating the next-generation Regal and LeSabre. Lutz has said he was disappointed with the initial design work on both cars.

From: http://detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0204/16/a01-466694.htm

While I'm not purporting to be an 'industry expert', I do keep up with the current events. I've never seen any indication that the Regal was on the way out. It could be, as you say, but it's a big secret if it is.

Here's another quip about Lutz ordering a Regal redesign, FWIW: http://detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0206/22/autos-521094.htm

 

[blackbuick87]

Re: Speculations....

Originally posted by Spoolin Around
I am out of here, I see we now have a panel of experts on site. If you read the article it say"experts speculate" , well that has to be gospel then
by the way, didn't mean to offend anyone "senior" that drives performance Buicks, just mean it is not the norm.

And you've offered so much indisputible proof yourself
Just because a plant is cutting back means nothing. The current model Regal has been a goos seller from day one

 

[blackbuick87]

I like what Lutz is saying about GM making "must have" cars, becuase they sure dont have any right now

 

[Spoolin Around]

OK, I guess we wil ljust wait and see what happens. I hope they don't drop the Regal myself, I was just relaying information delivered by a reputable source. The new Regal if made, should be an all wheel drive, supercharged/intercooled driveline with a stronger tranny. Offer a 2 door model and have performance options available if consumer wants. I like the dual exhaust and ram air hood on the concept. The spoiler sucks....

 

[blackbuick87]

Originally posted by Spoolin Around
OK, I guess we wil ljust wait and see what happens. I hope they don't drop the Regal myself, I was just relaying information delivered by a reputable source. The new Regal if made, should be an all wheel drive, supercharged/intercooled driveline with a stronger tranny. Offer a 2 door model and have performance options available if consumer wants. I like the dual exhaust and ram air hood on the concept. The spoiler sucks....

I agree, though it would be a big step for Buick to make an AWD

 

[TriShield]

The Regal GNX concept is nice, but not worthy of the GNX name IMO.

I think GM would be very wise to produce it, but keep the GNX name for a midsize RWD, turbocharged coupe.

Autoweek has twice reported that GM is toying with the idea of producing a turbocharged GNX to commemorate Buick's 100th birthday, but it doesn't sound like it is high on anyone's to-do list at GM.

Very sad.

Buick could use a real image boosting car right now.