Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 12:47:46 -0700 From: Milton Brewster <scribblenopsam.com> Subject: Re: Engine noise 9.5 engines
In article <oiaP6.4730$Yu6.1099071nopsamc.telia.net>, karin.altahr-cederbergnopsama.com says... > Hmmmm... I think I didn't express the value of having 300Hp in my 95 Aero. > You see i still have all the guaranties intact after my conversion although > by NordicUhr and not by Saab. This is ofcourse invaluable as I'd otherwise > would risk the whole car if sh-t did happen. This I mean, gives a clue to > the quality and overall strength in the Saab concept and as such also points > a finger at the american owner GM and their products. > > Anyhow, how come that a conversion like this wouldn't be legal in the > states? I mean, You really don't change much after all... > --- It's quite possible to engineer a Saab 2.3 to output 300 BHP -- that's not the problem. The problems are: 1) Safety laws, 2)Emission laws, 3) Insurance costs, and 4)whether Saab finds a market for a 300 BHP car in the US after it has built a car that complies with 1), 2) and 3). After all is said and done, the small market for a 300 BHP car here would probably doom the project. I personally would love to see Saab market a real performance car here, but I understand why they don't. This year; they have enough trouble selling the cars they *know* they can sell. NOTE: Lexus just lowered their base sticker price to $23,900. This compares to the Saab 9-3 base hatchback at $24,250 Invoice, or around $26500 MSRP. Saab has its hands full in the US. m
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