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Originally Posted by mkoesel
I happily would wager a month's car payment that it will be the turbo 4. I am extremely confident I am correct here. For what that's worth.
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OK. I'm game. If you are wrong, you'll pay me a month's payment for your M3. And if you are right, you'll pay me a month's depreciation on my fully paid for 3 series.
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Originally Posted by mkoesel
Saab uses EcoTec I4 turbo's making as much as 240hp today. Just FYI.
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The GM EcoTec LNF motor makes 260hp.
The engine in a 2010 9-3 makes 210hp (Saab EcoTec).
The engine in a 2010 9-5 makes 300hp (GM V6 turbo)/
Just FYI.
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Originally Posted by mkoesel
Also, as I said, they have the GM V6 turbo as well. They probably prefer a higher displacement lower pressure motor for their near-300hp applications. Hence they'll stick with the V6 in these cases for now, rather than pursuing an I4 like Mitsubishi or the new Hyundai motor.
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The OP states BMW engine to be used in Saab 9-3 & 9-5. So 9-5 will be slower.
My opinion is that a BMW engine transplant alone is a dubious strategy for making Saabs any more desireable for purchase. At a minimum they should go for 9-3 with 250hp, AWD, dual clutch tranny, bring back hatchback body, drag the interior through Ikea's leather section and price it under 35k.
Who knows what the strategy for Saab is from Spyker? After all Spyker produces monstrosities like this: