Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 13:51:45 GMT From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzle.nospamnospamlobal.net> Subject: Re: SAAB 9-5 Aero HOT
"Pooh Bear" <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote in message news:42AC0F2F.D83FDEA2nospamail.com... >> >> I presume that the Aero was made with an auto box?? or is this highly >> unusual? > > In my UK '94 catalogue the 9000 Aero is listed only with manual > transmission. I > would assume that anyone wanting the performance wouldn't want an auto > transmission. 0-60 mph in 6.7 secs. Times may have changed though. > > Graham > > ...and on the US side of the pond, the 9000 Aero was available with automatic transmission, but it was only equipped with Aero appointments (seats, badges, etc). The high-performance Aero engine was only mated with manual transmission. Since the automatic could barely handle the power from the standard full pressure turbo, the reason for this is obvious. I concur with the conclusion of "What is the point of automatic in a performance car". Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T
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