Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:35:45 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: 9-5 aero wagon or 9-5 2.3 ?
Iain McWilliams wrote: > > "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote in message > > > > > > "...The 2.3-litre high output turbo engine that propels the Saab 9-5 > Aero > > > has been modified slightly, resulting in a power increase to 250 bhp. > This > > > gives a massive 350 Nm of torque, offering acceleration throughout the > rev > > > range. > > > > Good to know, otherwise the engine would be stuck at a particular rev > count > > in the middle of the rev range! Also, has Saab changed over to > transmitting > > the power via propulsion rather than road wheels? > > When I read your response my first thought was I had mistranscribed it and > omitted excellent or a similar adjective. However the quote is correct, it > must loose something in the translation from marketing technobabble to the > written word :-) > > Iain OK, I just thought it was amusing what those marketing gurus can come up with: A car that accelerates throughout the rev range - wow :-) Johannes