Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:58:18 +0100 From: Simon Putz <simon.putznopsamline.de> Subject: Re: VERY CURIOUS) whats up with the fixed torque rating on the 9-3
Hi, > I understand, but i don't seem to understand why the automatic (with the > same horse and engine) has less max torque than the manual. And if the > automatic is more fragile in comparison to the manual...why didn't Saab > reinforce the automatics mechanisms (if they wanted to save the automatic > from wear) so that the auto could live and thrive much like the manual and > thus, perform a little better. I don't doubt my saab automatic, i love it to > death. I just am curious. Simple : Because it is cheaper to change some bits on the ECU eeprom to put out less horsepower, than to install a automatic transmission with better specs, saab doesnt make them, they buy them i would think. bye simon
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