Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 11:30:50 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: 9-5 aero wagon or 9-5 2.3 ?
Iain McWilliams wrote: > > "Daryl Mark Krzewinski" <nobodynopsamtos.net> wrote in message > news:3c9fe997$0$1599$1dc6e903nopsam.corecomm.net... > > > > "Jussi Ketola" <jussi.ketolanopsampam.eterra.fi> wrote in message > > news:2B2l8.12106$zZ5.247066nopsam.kpnqwest.fi... > > > You are right. The new 5-speed auto can handle the 350nm of torgue just > > > fine, but still lacks the overboost feature of manual. > > > > > > JK > > > > > > Mind if I ask for a link on that? I cannot find any info that states the > > auto gearbox does not have the overboost feature, and in fact this link > > http://www.buscentre.com.au/lifestyles/motoring/saab_aero.htm implies that > > it does. > > > > Also, I'm not sure why it would be necessary to disable it on the auto; > the > > Aisin AW 50-5ECT-i 5-speed auto gearbox is also used on several other cars > > that make more torque than the Aero, including the Volvo S80. > > It so happens I have the 2002 Saab 9-5 Brochure next to my computer :-) > > UK, Page 19 > > "...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? Johannes