>Has anyone seen the new Saab 9-3 Viggen? Looks to be *fairly* competitive
at
>250 hp and ~260 lb-ft of torque, mostly between 3500 and 5000 rpm (and a
>torque limiting feature for 1st and 2nd). Any thoughts as to the
>competitiveness of, um, a Saab? Don't laugh too very hard, I thought it
>might be a sleeper in GS, if it goes there. BTW, there will be 1000
imported
>to the US this year...
When you finish laughing, think about the Volvo S40. It may not be much
but it does have a turbo-charged engine producing 160HP@5100rpm and
170lbs/ft at a low 1800rpm. All it will have to propel is 2,990lbs. If
they ever offer this with a 5 speed tranny and nice suspension it could be
another sleeper.
jmb
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