Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 06:55:47 GMT From: r600nopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: Saab 9-3 Viggen On-line
Interior has two-tone materials, sports seats, etc... they are positioning it as a driver's car for the real world -- 252lb ft for a 3,100lb car translates into great acceleration (hp relates more to top speed, torque to acceleration) and mid-range/overtaking punch. Remember, that's much more torque than an BMW M3. Of course, the M3 handles better, but the Viggen also has safety and versatility on its side... Regarding GM, they come under a lot of criticism on this newsgroup. But bottom line is, if they hadn't stepped in, there would be no Saab today. My understanding is that they've finally realized what they've got and are increasing resources to Saab. Supposedly, there's some pretty trick stuff coming out on the next gen 9-3... In article <36be2e74$0$16676nopsam1.ba.best.com>, "Calvin Cheng" <cxchengXYZnopsamspace-inc.com> wrote: > That looks cool although no interior pictures. Unfortunately, it's only > 225hp/252lb-ft torque instead of 250/280 as previously speculated. Would be > interesting to see if this car can break 60mph below 6s. > > Is it because Saab can't find a transmission that's strong enough to handle > the added torque and also they can't find the means to provide the necessary > traction to deal with the power? For that matter, I think of the Volvo 850 > Turbo as a Swedish muscle car - high on power but low on refinement. Saab > may have realized that it's pointless to put more power onto a chassis that > can't effectively handle it. Let's hope the car truly drives like a sports > car and they have handled the turbo lag with some success. > > Well, I'd yearn for all-wheel drive traction and a 6-speed manual. Where's > all the help that Saab can get from GM to get this done? Ford has done a > good job with Jaguar, and may be just as successful with Volvo. GM doesn't > seem to have done too much to help elevate Saab's position. > > r600nopsamejanews.com wrote in message <79etqv$p1e$1nopsam1.dejanews.com>... > >Saw pics of the new Saab 9-3 Viggen at www.saab.com today. Included was a > >press release that said 225hp, 252lb ft torque at 2,100 rpm. Sounds > >interesting... No pricing yet. > > > >-----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- > >http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own > > -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
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