Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:00:18 -0500 From: Joe Netter <joenetternopsamail.com> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 or Charysler 300M ?
The difference between 268hp and 272hp is most likely explained by different emission standards. (Or lack of them in many European countries) 4 hp is a small price to pay for cleaner air to breathe though. "Russell D. Ollie, Sr." wrote: > Aha, well that explains it. The cars sent to the US don't have the same > specs as the Euro versions. I'm not sure if it's because of our odd > emissions standards or deliberate tweaking for the US market but the specs > are definitely different. For example the S80 T6 that ships here has a > different power curve and a peak horsepower of 268 horses while the version > in Europe peaks at 272 horses from what I've read. I've seen other > discrepancies over the past few years between the different markets.