Buick has quietly revealed the upcoming Regal GS
will produce an estimated 310 hp. First noticed by GM Authority, the
performance figure was reportedly included in the summer issue of the company's
B magazine. The paragraph detailing the Regal GS is missing from the online
edition of the magazine but it was apparently included in physical copies which
were sent to owners.
Assuming the information is legitimate, the car will
have an "aggressive appearance and exclusive design cues" including a
unique grille with a textured appearance. The magazine also says drivers can
expect a jet black interior as well as a "plethora of
performance-enhancing features including a continuously variable damping
control system and Interactive Drive Control, which allows you to select from
three driving modes."
The magazine only mentions a "high-feature V6
engine" but documents posted by the California Air Resources Board
confirmed the car will have a 3.6-liter V6 that is connected to a nine-speed
automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.
Should the 310 hp figure pan out, the new
GS will be significantly more powerful than the outgoing model which had a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder developing 259 hp and 399 Nm of torque.
