Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 10:05:32 GMT From: supersambanopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: Saab 9-3 Viggen On-line
In article <A0iw2.53$Fv3.415nopsamoon-sf.pbi.net>, "Calvin Cheng" <bmwusaXXXnopsamell.net> wrote: > > ROGER BEAR wrote in message > <79qjtq$3t4s$1nopsamsvr03-int.news.prodigy.com>... > >Don't forget the safety!!!! I'd bet the boat on reliability too. > > > >Thats allot oh H.P., but not too much (relative to the H.P.) of torque. > >Where is this torque? The H.P. is also way up there. Where does it > >redline? IS this one of BMW's V8s? If so/not what is the engine? > > > > Nope, that's the BMW 3.2L 24-valve I6. The reason why it doesn't have a lot > of torque is because it's only 3.2L that delivers peak horsepower at > >7000RPM, redlining at 7400RPM. You won't feel much of a difference in terms > of power compared to the US-spec 240hp motor. I feel like I am having to repeat myself over and over again. Eurospec M3 350 Nm (260 lb/ft) of torque at 3,250 revs. That is as much torque as the viggen only with 100 more horses! Of course it is a alot more expensive than the viggen but it wasn't me that started this stupid comparison. The proper M3 is a supercar basher whereas the Viggen is a warmed up saloon. It might impress SAAB fans that are desperate to have a fast 9-3, but I wouldn't bother spending the likely £30K + that it will cost. NJH. -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own