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      09-28-2010, 11:07 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by mkoesel View Post
Saab already has higher output engines available, namely the GM 2.8L "High Feature" LP1 V6. I suspect that, for packaging reasons, they plan to keep using V6 engines rather than switching to BMW I6 engines - at least in the near term. Its true that Volvo has their transverse I6, but platforms must be designed with this consideration from the start. Perhaps somday Saab will switch to the I6, but perhaps not.

So, the 220hp BMW turbo I4 will most surely just be to replace the current GM EcoTec I4. BMW will have a 250hp version available at launch also, so maybe Saab will elect to use that eventually as well.
Can you confirm the motor in question is a 222hp I4 turbo? Not mentioned in OP.

Without GM ownership, Spyker is free to source engines elsewhere for Saab. Spyker uses Audi motors in their cars so good news that BMW is edging out VAG for the account.

Again, replacing a 210hp I4 turbo with a 222hp BMW motor is no great advance in performance. The 2.0L engine in an EVO puts out 291hp.
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