Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 14:35:09 GMT From: "David Spear" <dspearREMOVE99canopsamo.com> Subject: Re: in love with my saab
Ah, but I have a 900 turbo 8-valve, not a 9000! If only... > Between a 9000 and a 9-3, in US specs there is about 100 lbs difference. > 9-3 Hp varies from 185 to 230, from base to Viggen. A 9000 has 170 to > 225 Hp, depending on the year and model. I suspect the difference you > felt is the transmission. > > David Spear wrote: > > > <Snip> I did have a chance to drive a friend's '01 9-3 > > manual transmission... holy sh#t what a difference!!! The car has got to > > weigh about 200kg less and generate 100 more hp! Tempting... > > > > <Snip> >