The manufacturer cannot safely stuff a significantly more powerful engine in a car without upgrading the other critical components - brakes, clutch, suspension, tires, cooling system, exhaust system..... Without upgrading these to Aero levels, the car becomes less safe and less durable, both of which are anathema to Saab.

Plus, there are a lot of folks who would be either uncomfortable or unsafe in a car with Aero performance. The average age of Saab buyers is about 49 - can you imagine a gray haired senior with slowing reflexes and failing eyes in this car? I can, and it hurts just to think about.

BTW, the HOT engine has a number of expensive high-performance internal upgrades over the LPT, as well as a higher quality turbo, resulting in a more costly engine package. I disagree that the LPT is 99% of the HOT - I suspect it is quite a bit less than that.

You can always dream, but don't hold your breath on this one.

If I were dreaming, I would see a "base" 9-5 Aero Wagon in stripped form, with minimal (heavy and expensive) luxury features. Personally, I don't want or need leather, sunroof, ventilated seats, and (most of) the other pricey gee-gaws. I am still trying to get over the fact that I can order a car without a sunroof....as a $0 "upgrade". Shouldn't they be giving me a $750 credit on this?

• Why can't Saab/GM see the light for the 9-5 ?, TKC, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:28:12
  • All relative to the market..., Coolknight, Thu, 25 Jan 2001 04:33:49
  • Opps, lets try again...more, Pete , Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:41:40
  • Re: Why can't Saab/GM see the light for the 9-5 ?, Pete , Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:28:50
  • Re: Why can't Saab/GM see the light for the 9-5 ?, Turbboman, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 12:00:16
    • for the record . . ., MJP, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:06:29
      • Re: for the record . . ., cork , Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:26:45
      • Incorrect, APC remains........., Turboman, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:02:57
        • Just remember that there are a lot of other tuners out there, AdamB , Sun, 28 Jan 2001 06:45:54
  • In many countries car taxes are bhp-related -, Caspar, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:10:39
    • Yes, you are absolutely correct, but Saab does this anyway..., TKC, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:59:43
  • It's not just the engine (more, slightly rambling), John Davies, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:58:11 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: It's not just the engine (more, slightly rambling), prof tom, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 12:53:29
      • Apologies to Prof Tom (more), John Davies, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:58:45
        • Geezers, geezers!, David Mills, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 19:48:57
          • Careful there, David!, jd, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 22:56:49
    • The difference between the Aero and a base 9-5 is very little..., TKC, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:54:17
      • Re: The difference between the Aero and a base 9-5 is very little..., T-rex, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:34:54
      • and wheels tires, brakes, intercooler,, Turboman, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 12:03:10
  • Re: They did starting with the 01 model. for the block, 9-5 Aero guy, Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:45:32

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