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Saab 9-5 V8
Saab recently unveiled an all-new lightweight V8 petrol engine that is set to find its way into Saabs and Vauxhalls from 2004.
The new 4.3-litre unit, here in development form in a Saab 9-5, produces 300bhp and nearly 400Nm of pulling power, making it one of the most tractable units in its class. Yet the all-alloy construction and plastic components mean it will weigh little more than a four-cylinder powerplant.
An innovative throttle-by-wire system does away with the usual accelerator cable to use a fully automated set-up. It proves quick yet predictable, with the feel of a conventional unit.
The engine is a keen performer, with its huge torque applied through a six-speed automatic gearbox. Yet even with the self-shifter, the V8 powerplant proves a handful in the current 9-5, with plenty of wheelspin and torque steer. Saab points out that these traits will be ironed out before production, while insiders hint the engine will be mated to a secret new 4WD system.
If so, Saab and Vauxhall's future looks exciting. The new unit is already earmarked for flagship versions of the Vectra Signum, and will also appear in the next-generation 9-5 and Vauxhall Omega - both due in 2005.
Source: AutoExpress
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Posts in this Thread:
- 300bhp V8 9-5 due in 2004, Paul , Wed, 25 Sep 2002 21:54:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- look to the future and go diesel saab (long), Liam, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:13:26
- With diesel, every combustion is a ping. Not smooth. nm, J, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 16:32:52
- I also hear thatthe spark plugs are tough to replace :), b.flippo, Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:08:49
- What?, bRAD, Mon, 30 Sep 2002 14:25:27
- turbo-compound??, JimBlake , Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:20:27
- Check your muffler bearings, too. n/m, b.flippo, Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:52:53
- are you joking?, J, Mon, 30 Sep 2002 14:39:59
- Local economics does it!, but not in U.S..., Mike Lynch , Fri, 27 Sep 2002 16:27:20
- Saab does it too, bRAD, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:13:23
- I'd much rather see Variable Compression Ratio Engine, J, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:57:34
- Couple points, Eric Law, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:30:54
- This is a step backward for Saab........, zeke, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:40:18
- Let's clear a common misconception:, Hood, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:20:18
- technical counter-point to efficiency question., J, Sat, 28 Sep 2002 01:09:02
- I know this is anecdotal, but........., zeke, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 15:31:53
- Your mileage may vary, Eric Law, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:22:40
- Re: Let's clear a common misconception:, Tony Basile, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:16:36
- This reaffirms my statement:, b.flippo, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:49:39
- Not sure about this, RedSPG18, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 01:30:19
- I agree, but..., No.9, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 10:54:25
- It's all about sales, my friend..., b.flippo, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 09:24:23
- I partly agree ..., J, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:15:08
- This is heresy, but what SAAB needs..., Jason, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 10:55:42
- No way, dude, Hood, Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:26:14
- By the way..., b.flippo, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:45:52
- We designed a gorgeous SUV..., b.flippo, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:43:12
- 256?, bRAD, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 13:05:58
- Well put!! (nm), VP, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 10:26:53
- Re: Not sure about this, JBinMD, Thu, 26 Sep 2002 08:34:00
- Dang..., waSAABi , Thu, 26 Sep 2002 01:09:05
- Re: 300bhp V8 9-5 due in 2004, Jo K, Wed, 25 Sep 2002 21:55:37
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