Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2005 19:28:52 GMT From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamsssssssssssssssssssssssssizefitter.com> Subject: Re: 9-3ss engines
Keith wrote: > > Hi, > I was just on the saab uk website comparing my 2001 9-3se to the new > 9-3ss models. There seem to be two different engine sizes, a 1.8l and a 2.0l > Could someone enlighten me why they call one model a "1.8t" when it has a > 2.0l engine?? > The engine in my 2001 9-3se has the same specs as the "1.8t" engine. Is it > still the same engine?? > > 9-3 Sport Saloon Overview > > 1.8i 122 bhp ( 1,796 dm3 ) > 1.8t 150 bhp ( 1,988 dm3 ) > 2.0t 175 bhp ( 1,988 dm3 ) > 2.0T 210 bhp ( 1,988 dm3 ) > > thanks, keith The only reason I can think of is that BMW started this nonsense with the 2.0L BMW 318 and that this is the car that Saab wants to compete with.