Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:29:41 +0100 From: "Nicky Serfling" <deckardnospamnet> Subject: Re: new saab motor for 9-3 series
WELL, there is no V6 for the 9-3 SS series. That's the news, mate! "KeithG" <noonenospamay.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:j_GdnU15D7q7Co3fRVn-pAnospamopenwest.com... > Just curious, What 'sounds great' about a larger displacement, thirstier, > more complicated, difficult to service configuration (v6 in transverse > installation) engine that puts out the same HP as a FPT 2.3L I4? I just > wish the marketing wags would spin 'better' as opposed to being 'me too' > with a v6. The new 'global 4' with 2.2l displacement and a turbo can > easily go north of 280hp + 250 ft-lb (better head design than a B235, > flows better) in FPT configuration. The bigger problem is a transmission > that can take it! > > KeithG > > Nicky Serfling wrote: >> 2.8 lt v6 with 250 ps. >> sounds great!!! >> >> and there are pics of the brand new saab 9-3 sportwagon. >> >> watch the swidsh site for more details. >> >> cheers, >> >> nicky