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2012 Buick Regal GS [w/video]

Less Turns Out To Be More Than Enough When General Motors first announced that the U.S. would be getting some sort of hotted-up Regal, we were told it'd be just like the Opel Insignia OPC that continues to light fires within the hearts of European enthusiasts. That car boasts a 325-horsepower 2.8-liter turbocharged V6, six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. We've had the chance to drive the Insignia OPC and will say without hesitation that it is, in fact, the bee's knees. Imagine our disappointment, then, when we found out that the Regal GS was fitted with a 270-hp ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
Turbo 2.0L I4
Power:
270 HP / 295 LB-FT
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
MSRP:
$35,310
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