Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 14:02:00 +0100 From: "Lineone" <lineonenopsamone.org> Subject: Re: Sensonic Clutch
I understand that Rover in the UK had something similar at about the same time. It involved a "Silver Button" which, I think, actuated the clutch and effected a pre-selected gear. Adrian <davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote in message news:achlof$pqctg$3nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de... > Someone who looks an awful lot like Lineone <lineonenopsamone.org> wrote: > > Hi guys, > > > In the 1995 Saab 900 glossy brochure, Tommy Lindholm (responsible for the > > transmission) is quoted as saying: > > > "Sensonic signifies a fairly natural progression for Saab. Sensonic is a > > whole new approach to driving: a manual gearbox but no clutch pedal. > > Hmm, did he not remember the Saxomat fitted to the 96's in the 1960's? > In that case, an electrical contact on the gearshift lever would pull in > a vacuum servo, actuating the clutch that way. > > So, ja, it's a Saab natural, but about 30 years old at that time ;) > > > > Dave Hinz > >
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