Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Buick
- Family
- Buick LC2 turbocharged V6
- Displacement
- 231 cubic inches
Also Known As
1987 LC2 intercooled turbo V61987 1987 LC2 electronic controls1987 Turbo and intercooler system
Engine profile
1987 Buick Regal Grand National engine family
Buick LC2 turbocharged V6 · 231 cubic inches · Buick
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Turbo and intercooler system
- Value
- Turbocharger, wastegate controls, charge-air plumbing, front-mounted air-to-air intercooler, intake, sensors, fuel system, exhaust, and calibration
- Application
- Regular 1987 LC2 induction path; GNX hardware remains separate
- Type
- carburetor / specification
- Car pages
- 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Sources: 1986-1987 Buick Grand National buyer's guide , 1987 Buick Regal Grand National first drive , 1987 Buick Regal rear-wheel-drive facts , How to Buy a Hot Buick - 1987 touring options , T-Type, Grand National, and GNX production figures
1987 LC2 electronic controls
- Value
- Electronic engine controls coordinate fuel, spark, boost, knock response, emissions equipment, and the 200-4R application
- Application
- Final-year regular Turbo Regal calibration
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Sources: 1986-1987 Buick Grand National buyer's guide , 1987 Buick Regal Grand National first drive , 1987 Buick Regal rear-wheel-drive facts , How to Buy a Hot Buick - 1987 touring options , T-Type, Grand National, and GNX production figures
LC2 intercooled turbo V6
- Value
- 231 cu in (3.8 L); sequential-port fuel injection; distributorless ignition; turbocharger; air-to-air intercooler; 245 SAE net hp and 355 lb-ft
- Application
- Standard 1987 Regal Grand National powertrain
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Sources: 1986-1987 Buick Grand National buyer's guide , 1987 Buick Regal Grand National first drive , 1987 Buick Regal rear-wheel-drive facts , How to Buy a Hot Buick - 1987 touring options , T-Type, Grand National, and GNX production figures
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-door five-passenger notchback coupe
1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Two-door five-passenger rear-wheel-drive Regal coupe