Buick Regal
Every Buick Regal generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1978–2020 7 generations · 40 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 85 → 250 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Epic 1 Epic · 6 Rare/Common
All 7 Buick Regal Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The Regal TourX wasn't just a new wagon for Buick — it was the brand's first wagon in 22 years, the first since the Century and Roadmaster Estates died off after 1996.
The Regal GS revival used a turbocharged Ecotec engine shared with the Opel Insignia OPC, reflecting the model's roots as a rebadged Opel developed in Germany.
GM called more than four in ten U.S. Regal buyers conquests, people trading out of other brands entirely.
This Regal generation's supercharged GS was the fastest Buick built since the legendary 1987 GNX — switching from turbo to supercharged power for 240 hp.
The 1988 Regal broke with Buick tradition in one stroke: the first front-wheel-drive Regal ever built, and the first with no serious performance option or edition at all.
This Regal's aero-nosed facelift was so effective on the NASCAR circuit that Richard Petty drove one to victory in the 1981 Daytona 500, and it won the manufacturers' title two years running.
All-black and launched right as Star Wars mania peaked, the Grand National/GNX earned itself a nickname that stuck: "Darth Vader’s Car."
Collectors Who Spotted the Buick Regal
No member has published a public street spot of the Buick Regal yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Buick Regal Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TourX RegalTourX | 2018–2020 | Rare | 2.0L I4 | 250 hp · 295 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| GS RegalGS | 2011–2017 | Rare | 2.4L I4 | 182 hp · 172 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Regal fifth generation (2009–2017)Epsilon II | 2009–2017 | Uncommon | 2.4L I4 | 182 hp · 172 lb-ft | — | 3,600 lb | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 3rd Gen Regal3rd Gen | 1997–2004 | Uncommon | 3.8L V6 | 205 hp · 230 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 2nd Gen Regal2nd Gen | 1988–1996 | Rare | 2.8L V6 | 125 hp · 160 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 1st Gen Regal1st Gen | 1984–1987 | Rare | 4.3L I6 | 85 hp · 165 lb-ft | — | — | 12 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Regal Sport Coupe / T-Type / Grand National / GNX (1978–1987)G-body | 1978–1987 | Epic | 4.1L V6 | 125 hp · 205 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Buick Regal on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.