Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 22:01:08 +0100 From: "R.Y.M.nopsam <RYMoosnopsamo.com> Subject: Re: Alfa164/Saab9000 similarities?
Gordon Bos wrote: > > In an earlier reply it was already mentioned that part of the design > was shared between four different cars/brands. However, the shared > effort ends at the base. If there'd be any interchangeable parts in > these cars, it would have to be on the lower end. So yes, I'd bet on > suspension and stearing parts. I suppose if one really wanted, it > would be possible to interchange engines. Come to think of it, this > isn't such a bad idea after all. I seem to recall there was a special > edition of the Thema with a Ferrari engine...... > > Gordon > Yep, The famous Lancia Thema 8.32. As in 8 cilinders, 32 valves. They managed to fit a Ferarri V8 sideways into the enginebay! Tuned it down a bit, because it only has frontwheeldrive... This is one car that is going to be a classic in a few years. Remko