Date: 6 Aug 2002 01:25:30 -0700 From: postinopsamki.com (sauli naski) Subject: Re: NEW 9-3
Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote in message news:<3D4E69B7.FDC78E37nopsamanytime.co.uk>... > Goran Larsson wrote: > > > > In article <3D4E56C1.F8C79CB1nopsamanytime.co.uk>, > > Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote: > > > > > Any performance data? > > > > That engine will initially be delivered in three versions, all with > > cylinder volume of 2.0 liter and turbo. The published data for these > > engine versions are: > > > > 150hp and 240Nm (market name 1.8t) 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic > ??? > > 175hp and 265Nm (market name 2.0t) 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic > > 210hp and 300Nm (market name 2.0T) 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic > > > > There will probably be more powerfull versions later. More power now > > would probably eat too much of the 9-5 sales. > > But are there any road test data? New 9-3 Sport Sedan is truly a real beauty. It's far ahead of previous model and is a lot more fun to drive too! All that tank likeness from previous 9-3 is gone. Car handles and drives really well. Also new sentronic transmission is a lot of fun. Can't wait to get hands on Aero model, although Vector moves pretty quickly already. saukki