Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 13:37:57 -0500 From: "Daryl Mark Krzewinski" <nobodynopsamtos.net> Subject: Re: 9-5 aero wagon or 9-5 2.3 ?
"Iain McWilliams" <iainnopsamend.org.uk> wrote in message news:3ca0587c$0$20368$1b0f2dd5nopsamury.nildram.co.uk... > It so happens I have the 2002 Saab 9-5 Brochure next to my computer :-) > > UK, Page 19 > > "...The 2.3-litre high output turbo engine that propels the Saab 9-5 Aero > has been modified slightly, resulting in a power increase to 250 bhp. This > gives a massive 350 Nm of torque, offering acceleration throughout the rev > range. > The manual transmission model comes with an overboost function that > allows the engine to generate 370 Nm for up to 20 seconds." > > Regards, > Iain Hmm, I also have the 2002 9-5 brochure here next to my PC, though it's the U.S. edition and makes no mention of the overboost feature one way or the other. So, I guess it's safe to assume yours is right, although (as I said) I'm not sure why they did that as that tranny can take the torque. Maybe it was just a drivability issue. Daryl
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