Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 09:14:19 GMT From: Mathias <_nopsamm> Subject: Re: New Saab Engine
normally aspirated? There is a 2.8bar mechanical compressor on this engine, right? /M Scott Nelsen wrote: > I have been doing some reading on the new Saab Variable Compression > (SVC) engine and although I am not an engineer and understand only about > 1/2 of what they are talking about - I CAN'T WAIT!!!! > > 1) This engine may do away with the notorious head gasket problems > (although it may raise other issues). > > 2) The thought of getting 225hp out of a 1.6L 5-cylinder NORMALLY > ASPIRATED engine makes me shiver with excitement. (Remember, that's > just short of the horsepower of the Viggen which is a 2.3L turbo-charged > engine...) > > 3) They are touting a 30% increase in fuel efficiency because they are > able to now vary the compression to get power when needed and efficiency > when the power is not needed. Hmmmm.... more power AND better gas > mileage? Where do I sign up?!!!! > > If they drop this engine into a little 2-seater that is rumored to be in > development, they are going to blow the socks off any of the Z3s, S2000s > or other "boxers" out there. Anybody have any thoughts on when we might > actually see this engine appearing in cars? > > Attached is the URL for the information about the engine if you haven't > already seen it. > > http://www.saab.com/servlet/ViewPressReleases?FN=20000301.txt&FD=us > > Try to keep from drooling on your keyboard... :-) > > Scott
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