Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2005 19:59:14 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Saab Quick?
James Sweet wrote: > "Starman" <mail.spamnospamt.net.au> wrote in message > news:41d7ee2e$0$17987$5a62ac22nospamqv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > >>Does my Saab have a problem? >> >>I have a 98 Saab 9-5 5 speed manual (my first Saab) and I regularly see >>other Saab owners saying that they are quick, however, I would not have >>listed this as one of their strengths. I love the Saab for other reason's >>so I am happy with it, but I'm seeing it so often I'm begining to wonder >> > if > >>something is not quite right with mine... >> >>Mine is not quicker than ANY V8 or most 6 cylinder cars, or a lot of >> > smaller > >>engine sports cars such as Suburu, Honda, Mitsubishi. >> >>I have had a lot of V8s in my time so maybe I'm asking too much out of my >>first turbo charged car? I have not put on any after-market mods that >> > would > >>increase HP but surely it should be quicker than a 20 year old V8?? >> >>Regards >>Starman from Oz >> >> >> > > Define "quick". Are you timing 0-60, 50-70, etc or are you going by feel? A > turbo will naturally feel a bit soft off the line, though this can help > prevent wheelspin. The 9-5 should be fairly fast, it won't feel like a V8, > it won't have that low end kick, but it should still fair pretty well > against one. > > > The term "Saab" can cover many models from many years. I have an older Saab 900 turbo that can spin the wheels from 1st through 3rd on dry road. Obviously is not the fastest way to accelerate nor does this practice help with the life of the transmission, but it does indicate the amount of power available. The best part is the suspension is capable of handling this power, even in the turns:-) I should add this car has the SPG package :-)
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