Date: 19 Aug 2004 04:02:42 GMT From: Gary Fritz <fritzxxxnospamrii.com> Subject: Re: 2.3T Engine (was Re: Saabaru)
jsh1120nospamast.net (jsh1120) wrote: >> I just wonder if the 9-5 Aero has the same speed as the Viggen? > > No appreciable turbo lag in 9-5 (judging primarily by the ARC > which I've driven more than the Aero.) As I've posted here before, my '02 Aero has *horrific* turbo lag -- 1.5-2.0 seconds EVERY time you start accellerating, including after EVERY shift. That's with a 5-speed. I've driven several other Aeros with automatics (at the dealer) that seem to have very similar lag, though the autos might hold up the boost a bit better through shifts. It is impossible to "burn rubber" with this car (short of racing the engine and popping the clutch, not recommended) because it has such anemic low-end torque. Someone who hasn't had lots of practice driving the car -- like my wife, who is used to her 911 Porsche -- tends to practically kill the engine starting out because it's so gutless. Gary
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