Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 05:05:19 GMT From: meld_b <meld_bnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Saab and GM vectra
Car & Driver made an interesting mention of new trick steering on the new Malibu which is the same platform as the new 9-3. They said something like: even though it sounds neat to be "all electric" that SAAB had opted out and that the steering in the 9-3 had a much better feel than the Malibu. Does anyone know if SAAB still attempts to get the center of gravity at the driver's hip point? Or how close they come? I think this (as well as about the best ergonomics around) is a big part of what makes a SAAB a SAAB. I didn't know they reinforced the floorpan. So basically, they just avoided the design & tooling cost of the floorpan and a few other bits. -meld Grunff wrote: > Chris wrote: > >> The only real Vectra bit is the floorpan, (suitably reinforced) the V6 >> motors and the new 1.8 engine in the base 9-3. (probably not available in >> the states) > > > And the suspension. And the brakes. And the steering (having said that, > even a C900 has a GM rack). And most of the wiring loom. But apart from > that... > > >> So still plenty of saab in the latest cars. > > > Engine, interior (seats, dash etc.) and body panels. >