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: SAAB 9-3: 750hp 0 to 60mph in 2.3 seconds!



john
10-22-2000, 07:42 AM
http://www.paris2000.opel.com/images/i_paris/neutral/saab_car.jpg

Original Saab engine block and cylinder head.
Engine tuned by Trollspeed of Trollhättan.
Longitudinally mounted, four-cylinder, 16-valve with twin overhead camshafts.
Garrett turbocharger with intercooler (3.0 bar or 42.8 psi)

Displacement: 2.0 liters
Bore/stroke: 92/77 mm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Power Output: 750 HP at 8,000 rpm
Peak torque: 518 Ib.-ft./702Nm at 6,500 rpm
Transmission: Four-wheel drive with programmable active differentials and six-speed Prodrive gearbox
Weight 2,090 Ibs/948 kg
0 - 60 mph: 2.3 seconds
Top speed: 155 mph

john
10-22-2000, 07:43 AM
Saab driver Per Eklund, the 1999 European Rally Cross champion, set a new record in the Pikes Peak Open Division with a time of 11:21.58.
For the Swede, dreams really do come true. "This has been my dream. I started rally racing 36 years ago, and this is my biggest success," Eklund said of his victory.

For a short time, Paul Choiniere held the Pikes Peak Open record. He finished an 11:26.05 run in his Hyundai Tiburon a few minutes before Eklund came screeching across the finish line in 11:21.58.
Once out of the car Choiniere greeted Eklund with a handshake and a "nice job" for the winner.

john
10-23-2000, 04:44 PM
http://www.eklund.eds.com/