• 21st-century successor to Buick’s Gran Sport heritage
• Bold, sporty design with unique exterior details and an aggressive stance
• High-output Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission
• Adaptive all-wheel-drive system and electronic limited-slip rear differential
• 0-60 in less than 6.0 seconds
• Buick’s class-exclusive Interactive Drive Control System
With an estimated 255 turbocharged horsepower a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced, adaptive all-wheel-drive system, the Buick Regal GS show car is a high-tech, high-performance version of the brand’s newest sport sedan. It was introduced at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
The mechanical elements were developed with the aim of delivering a driving experience that is sporting, confidence-inspiring and refined. It has a performance-oriented drivetrain, a lowered body and lower center of gravity. Exterior and interior cues include two additional vertical front air intakes; large, forged aluminum 20-inch wheels and performance tires; a racing-inspired sport steering wheel and metal pedals. Recaro high-performance front seats feature four-way lumbar support and cushion extensions.
“We designed the Regal GS to explore the appeal of a high-performance variant of the Regal,” said Craig Bierley, product marketing director for Buick. “Like the Regal, the Regal GS is based on the award-winning Opel Insignia, and we believe it will reinvigorate Buick’s storied Gran Sport legacy.”
