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Old 01-17-2005, 11:43 AM   #6 (permalink)
carllevine
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Claremont, New Hampshire
Drives: 1999 Saab 9-5 SE. 4/98 build with B235 and stick
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Re: My Ideal Saab Lineup (Update 1)

9-2: 1965-style retro Saab 96 sedan or 95 wagon on Delta platform. AWD available, but front wheel drive is a must. Saab-Ecotec 2.0 Turbo engines in varying levels of performance. 5 or 6 speed manual with optional Automatic. Manual can be specified with Column Shifter for nostalgic purposes. Model nomenclature: Deluxe and Super.

9-3: Mild refresh of the current 9-3 series on Epsilon2 chassis with styling cues from Saab 99/900 series cars. More or less, a modern interpretation of what the 99/900 would have been in 2006. 2.0T (the 210hp one) is the base engine, a slightly more insane 2.0T ~250 hp in the middle and a 2.8T V6 at the top besting the Saturn Aura with just over 300hp. Reintroduce the hatchback and coupe. Names: S, Turbo, Aero.

9-4: Small two seat coupe/roadster reminiscent of a Sonett on Kappa. It will be called as such. 2.0t and 2.0T for engines.

9-5: Time for Saab to shine. A new 9-5 is due out in a few years. My interpretation would be similar to the car that is out today with much softer lines, more power, optional AWD for the people who get a false sense of security from it, lots of high-tech gadgetry. Built on stretched Epsilon2. Automatic transmission optional. Maintain current naming structure.

9-6: An Audi Allroad-type wagon based on the 9-5 wagon filled with luxury and power. All Wheel Drive is standard.

9-7: Sigma, like it was supposed to be all along.

9-8: If the market desires it, a large 7-series fighting Saab with Turbo V8's.

Carl
99 9-5 SE
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