Date: 15 Mar 1998 02:26:17 GMT From: mark_orrnopsamceo.dg.com (mark_orr) Subject: Re: SAAB 9-3 Features 2.0 Turbo
The 2.0 litre turbo has 185 hp vs 150 on the 2.3. Big difference in the torque, with 205 lb/ft being available at a mere 2500 RPM. Accleration times (both 5 speed) are abou 6.8 sec vs 8.5 sec 0-60. To speed is about 139 mph for the turbo vs 120 for the 2.3 Mark In article <35051f14.2336067nopsam.ozemail.com.au>, turnedgenopsamail.com.au (David Turnedge) says: > >I just read that the SAAB 9-3 range will feature the 2.0 litre turbo >engine - exclusively! > >I own a Talladega Coupe (2.3 litre) - can anyone compare the current >2.3 litre engine to the current 2.0 litre turbo engine? > >However... the current auto box will remain... I refuse to drive an >auto car (although I'd love the lazy about-town driving) until SAAB >features tiptronic-style shifting. > >Any comments?