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Originally Posted by AmericanRevolution
An addition to my ever-growing and continually changing "My Ideal Lineup" threads, here is my ideal Saturn lineup.
Sky
Exactly as-is. Redline version should offer 300-hp turbo-changed engine and a taunter and lower riding suspension.
Aura
Exactly as-is. Redline version should offer 350-hp turbo-changed V6 engine and a taunter and lower riding suspension. Luxury version (any ideas for names?) should offer a 300-hp V6 engine that is smoother, a cabin that is more refined and classy, quiety and silkier, and a suspension that rides softer. Also, more standard equipement.
Curve
Exactly as-is. Redline version should offer 350-hp turbo-changed V6 engine and a taunter and lower riding suspension.
Ring
Saturn's Astra that is classier and more luxury-oriented interior, a quieter and smoother ride, and a softer suspension. Redline version should offer 275/300-hp turbo-changed I5 engine and a taunter and lower riding suspension. Luxury version (any ideas for names?) should offer a 250/275-hp I5 engine that is smoother, a cabin that is more refined and classy, quiety and silkier, and a suspension that rides softer. Also, more standard equipement.
Vue
Heavily modified Theta platform with completely redesigned interior and exterior, riding softer, far classier, smoother engine, quiety and silkier cabin that says luxury. V6 and V8 options. Luxury version (any ideas for names?) should offer a 350/375-hp V8 engine. Also, more standard equipement. Should target VW's Touareg.
Storm
A mid-engine NSX-level competitor, this car is extremely sporty. With 350 hp from the V6 (Redline pumps out nearly 400hp), this car is extremely quick. A taunt suspension helps it corner like a sports car.
No minivans for Heavens sake!
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sky-couldnt have said it better myself. edit: 200 instead of 170-hp 2.4 as base. then 225 hp version. then 300.
aura-should have v8. its a flagship sedan, of course.
curve-whats the point? the sky looks better, reflects saturns new design profile better, and its basically the same, except that its a roadster. if you want a saturn 2 seater coupe, just make a sky coupe.
ion-i dont like the "ring" name. sorry. should defintly be rebadged astra with 150, 200, and 300-hp versions. mostly same interior. 2.2 liter making 150. 2.4 making 200, with awd. 2.6/2.7 t-charged 1-5 making 300 hp. done.
vue-still on theta, but with new exterior and interior design. much different from theta siblings. nicer interior, different engines. have base engine 2.4 ecotec w/175 hp. then keep v6 as 250 hp honda. redline should be 350 hp northstar, or if thats too much 300-325 hp forced induction honda v6.
saturn crossover-7 seat luxury crossover, designed to compete with ford freestyle/chrysler pacifica. built on lambda. use 2.8 liter v6 for base engine, vue v6 for next engine. redline version would be stupid.
saturn signal-2.8 insted of really heavy 3.5 liter as 215-hp v6 engine. 2.2 as base. redline with turbocharge 2.8 making 280 hp. should compete with mazda6.
storm-a little too extreme for now, id say. maybe when saturn is respected.