Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 09:14:32 -0700 From: "Calvin Cheng" <bmwusaXYZnopsamell.net> Subject: Re: Will Saab have All Wheel Drive?
For me, AWD is an important element for handling. FWD is just not designed for handling. And getting 258lb-ft of torque to the front wheels alone, as on the 9-3 Viggen, is really tricky. I now drive a Saab 9000CS which I have improved with the Aero suspension package and thicker rear sway bar, and it handles pretty decently. However, it just doesn't provide the direct and intuitive throttle steering capability that a good RWD can provide and I know that from personal experience. AWD makes the best compromise between FWD and RWD although I think RWD cars are still potentially more fun to drive. And yes, I'll be waiting for Saab to be out with an AWD. And Saab better hurry up because Volvo seems to be ready to enter AWD in a big way, not-to-mention VW. It seems that every FWD car company that has any performance aspirations is moving to AWD (and companies like Honda and Toyota moving into RWD). The Four Weis <mweinopsams.com> wrote in message news:37895823.126EB245nopsams.com... > How much of an advantage would AWD be compared to the FWD already on the > Saabs? AWD alone does not give you better traction. A Saab with real snow > tires and a manual transmission will have more traction than an AWD with all > season tires. Plus added weight, cost and maintenance of the AWD needs to be > considered. I had a friend who got rid of his Audi AWD when the 10 universal > joints needed replacement. Are you sure you really want AWD? > > No Spam Please wrote: > > > Does anyone have any information if Saab is planning an all wheel drive > > model? I am considering a 9-5 wagon, but would love an AWD model. I will > > probably buy a '99, but if they plan on offering AWD on the '00 models I > > would hold out. > > > > Anyone have any info? > > > > -- > > I am trying to reduce spam. Please remove the .XX if responding. > > > > ____________________________ > > > > "If assholes could fly I would be working at an airport!" >
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