Buick Roadmaster (8th generation)
The ultimate sleeper: a traditional American land yacht with Corvette-derived LT1 power.
- Power
- 260 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 6.9 s
- Top speed
- 108 mph
- Est. value
- $5k–$19k
About the Buick Roadmaster
The eighth-generation Buick Roadmaster marked the return of a legendary nameplate, serving as the brand's final full-size, rear-wheel-drive body-on-frame sedan. For 1994, it received the 5.7-litre LT1 V8 engine shared with the C4 Corvette, though detuned with iron heads for better durability and low-end torque. Despite its conservative 'grandfather car' styling and plush Dynaride suspension, the LT1 transformed the Roadmaster into a formidable sleeper capable of surprising contemporary sports cars. It remains a cult favourite for its immense interior space, effortless towing capacity, and the novelty of having a Corvette heart in a velvet-lined lounge.
Buick Roadmaster specs
The Buick Roadmaster produces 260 bhp (194 kW) and 454 Nm (335 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 108 mph (174 km/h).
| Make | Buick |
|---|---|
| Model | Roadmaster |
| Generation | Eighth Generation (8th generation) |
| Trim | 5.7 |
| Years | 1991–1996 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | United States |
| Original price | About $26,000 when new |
| Engine | 5.7-litre LT1 V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,733 cc (5.7 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 260 bhp (194 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 454 Nm (335 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,941 kg (4,279 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 134 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Buick Roadmaster worth?
A typical Buick Roadmaster is estimated to be worth $4,800 – $19,000 (about £3,600 – £14,000).
Its original price when new was about $26,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Buick Roadmaster rarity in CarSpot
The Buick Roadmaster is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 15 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Buick Roadmaster fun facts
- The 1994 update introduced the LT1 engine, which increased the Roadmaster's output by 80 horsepower over the previous year's 5.7-litre V8.
- While the Corvette LT1 used aluminium heads, the Roadmaster version used cast iron heads for improved reliability in a heavy-duty application.
- The Roadmaster was one of the last American cars to offer a 'Vista Roof' on its wagon variant, though the sedan remained the volume seller.
