Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 23:55:33 +0000 (UTC) From: "murphwiz" <nutz76nopsamternet.comUHOH!> Subject: Re: Saab 9-3 Listed in Top 10 Technological Cars
"Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de> wrote in message news:b390tb$dpn$06$1nopsam.t-online.com... > > > > > An much more importantly... > > [2] It illustrates the demise of Saab at the hands of GM very > > nicely. > > > > "Oh, yes, it also has an engine: a 2.0-L, turbocharged version of the > four-cylinder Ecotec, made by Saab's owner, General Motors" > > i always thought this is a saab designed/made engine... did i miss something > ? > The 9-3ss engine is a 'GM' unit designed by lotus, but based on the 2.2 block.. it's sleeved down to 2.0, only the main block is the same as the GM part