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rjastra
11th January 2010, 11:49 PM
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2010/112_2011_buick_regal_gs_show_car/index.html

http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto_shows/detroit/2010/112_2011_buick_regal_gs_show_car/27723784+w750+st0/buick-regal-gs-show-car-side.jpg

They replaced the twin turbo v8 with a hi-po version of the 2L Turbo (190kw) matched to AWD
delemonte
11th January 2010, 11:53 PM
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2010/112_2011_buick_regal_gs_show_car/index.html

http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto_shows/detroit/2010/112_2011_buick_regal_gs_show_car/27723784+w750+st0/buick-regal-gs-show-car-side.jpg

They replaced the twin turbo v8 with a hi-po version of the 2L Turbo (190kw) matched to AWD


Wasn't it a 2.8L V6? In any case, I'd take either :p
chrissn89
12th January 2010, 12:02 AM
Yeah, pretty sure it was a twin turbo 2.8l V6.

That view looks very nice, ill take 2
Orion_996
12th January 2010, 01:20 AM
Looks good.

Interesting bit is the engine. 190kw 2L Turbo with 400nm. + AWD: New Astra VXR specs and engine maybe??? Highly doubt they would develop that engine/awd drivetrain combo just for the American market and not use the already developed v6.... something to ponder
ChrisMaz
12th January 2010, 01:26 AM
I thought it was just a highly tuned 2.8L Vectra VXR engine? Either way. Hot Hot Car.
mania
12th January 2010, 02:07 AM
Looks good.

Interesting bit is the engine. 190kw 2L Turbo with 400nm. + AWD: New Astra VXR specs and engine maybe??? Highly doubt they would develop that engine/awd drivetrain combo just for the American market and not use the already developed v6.... something to ponder
The same spec is already available in Europe..
ChrisMaz
12th January 2010, 02:26 AM
Hang on... Buick has a V8 spec insignia? :confused:
Ice
12th January 2010, 09:43 AM
All we need to do is read the link :)




The big difference relative to the OPC is replacement of that car's 2.8-liter turbocharged 321-horsepower, 321-pound-foot V-6 with a higher-output version of the 2.0-liter turbo that's expected to produce at least 255 horses and 295 pound-feet
Vectracious
12th January 2010, 05:35 PM
Don't really like their grill and the yellow running lights (which are mandatory in USA) look shithouse.
mania
12th January 2010, 07:06 PM
What I don't get, is by the way they're talking they make the 2.0L engine sound new for the yanks - when it's been available on sports insignias in Europe for months..
rjastra
12th January 2010, 10:12 PM
What I don't get, is by the way they're talking they make the 2.0L engine sound new for the yanks - when it's been available on sports insignias in Europe for months..

The Chevy Cobalt SS has used a ECOtec 2L turbo with 190kw+ for years... ;)
poita
12th January 2010, 10:16 PM
only for about 3 yrs or so isnt it? before that it was a supercharged 2L ;)
kabel
12th January 2010, 11:01 PM
190kw also currently available in the RWD Pontiac Sostice ??

190kw 350Nm Ecotec 2l is available in Australia in a new car.......ELFIN T5 http://www.elfin.com.au/elfin/2008/type5/
Ice
13th January 2010, 08:16 AM
Don't really like their grill and the yellow running lights (which are mandatory in USA) look shithouse.

you mean like the Honday Euro's ? those beautiful Xenons and then the cheap bright yellow fogs ? ugggh i hate it....
rjastra
13th January 2010, 04:55 PM
you mean like the Honday Euro's ? those beautiful Xenons and then the cheap bright yellow fogs ? ugggh i hate it....

All cars sold in the USA/Canada have side marker lights. Red at the rear and amber at the front.

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story/C4BC0B141C516782CA2576A9002193C8/$file/Pontiac_G8_GXP_Front_Large.jpg