Custom-builders Ringbrothers transformed this American muscle car classic into a supercar-slaying 1,246HP beast
- Ringbrothers recently unveiled their latest restomod
- It’s an updated Buick Grand National
- Dubbed Invadr, the vehicle now produces a whopping 1,246 horsepower
Published on Nov 18, 2024 at 1:06 PM (UTC+4)
by Andie Reeves
Last updated on Nov 18, 2024 at 1:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The Ringbrothers have once again shown that they’re leaders in the restomodding game.
They took an already-iconic muscle car and made it even more legendary.
The job was no small feat, managing to retain the car’s classic charm while packing a whopping 1,246 horsepower.
The results are amazing, to say the least.
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The Buick Grand National
Ringbrothers used a 1987 Buick Grand National as the base car for this incredible build.
The car was introduced in 1982 as a performance version of the Buick Regal.
It boasted a 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine and produced 245 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful cars of the era.
Its all-black exterior, black trim, and impressive acceleration capabilities earned it the nickname “Darth Vader’s car”.
The car has achieved cult status and had a role in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Ringbrothers managed to get their hands on a 1987 model and luckily it was in good condition, unlike any of the 4,000 muscle cars recently found parked in a forest.
No strangers to restoring classic cars, the team recently boosted a Tuka on a Toyota Tacoma chassis.
Introducing the Invadr by the Ringbrothers
After 5,000 hours of work, the custom builders unveiled their resto-mod at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Paying homage to the car’s roots, it’s been painted in a shade of charcoal called ‘Dark Vader Gray’.
They created a custom stainless steel front and rear bumper and added a carbon fiber spoiler and side mirrors.
They also retained the car’s V6 layout but made a pretty significant change.
It’s now an all-aluminium Duttweiler Performance version, which bumps the horsepower up to an awe-inspiring 1,246.
The crew incorporated nitrogen-powered air jacks in the trunk to allow for quick tire changes.
Crucial for a car that has the power to tear through its HRE 19- and 20-inch tires at a rapid pace.
Andie is a content writer from South Africa with a background in broadcasting and journalism. Starting her career in the glossy pages of Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, Andie has a broad portfolio, covering everything from sustainability solutions to celebrity car collections. When not at her laptop Andie can be found sewing, recording her podcast, taking board games too seriously or road-tripping in her bright green Kia.
