Comments on: Saab Releases Official Specs on 2010 9-5

By: William

William — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:16:53 +0000

I get the feeling from reading this article that you and I have diametrically opposed views as to what is good and bad in a Saab (or any car)!

A Saab built on ANY GM base is a mistake at this point.
The only way this company can survive and be worth my loyalty again is to be separated entirely from GM.

There was a time when Saab was leading the way in innovation.

This seems like repackaging.

By: austin

austin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:40:15 +0000

James great pics and a very informative article, was fun to read, which gives me a better appreciation for the 9-5. I hope Saab is successful in marketing this vehicle, they offer a a lot of options that should appeal to wide demographic.

By: James

James — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:25:37 +0000

RDGelzer – I remember that motor – was it in a 9000 or a 9-5?

Anyway, I’d imagine they’re using the same direct injection setup currently in use with the GM LNF four cylinder turbo motor that sees duty under the hood of the Cobalt and HHR SS, as well as the Solstice GXP and Sky Redline. It uses a camshaft-driven DI system running at a 9.2:1 CR (on 93 octane) and at least in SS trim makes 260bhp/260lb-ft of torque. I can’t believe they didn’t simply put it in the 9-3 when it came out, but whatever. For more information on the LNF, check out the wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Family_II_engine#LNF

By: James

James — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:18:44 +0000

I really hope the NG95 is enough to save Saab… I’m certainly pulling for them and I’m glad you are too!

By: Mike900

Mike900 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:54:22 +0000

Great article James.

Nice to read a review with a good amount of focus on the mechanical aspects. My type of info.

….and GO SAAB! :-)

By: Brian DR1665

Brian DR1665 — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:41 +0000

I’m just loving this car. It’s completely modern and feature-rich, but the design is still obviously Saab. This car seems to be more born from jets than any other Saab model of the past.

Perhaps there will be a Viggen? Black-on-black-on-black. Hotness.

By: RDGelzer

RDGelzer — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:47:06 +0000

Anyone know whose direct injection system they’re using? Back in about 1999 they were showing an XV8 with VVT, turbo, and direct injection using Orbital’s advanced low-pressure DI system.

RDG

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:44:33 +0000

And it’s a Saab..?

Have to admit I’m impressed.

By: spectre

spectre — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:44:28 +0000

great article! i’m really excited too about the new 9-5, hope I can testdrive one at my dealer in a few months time..

By: ANA

ANA — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:49:36 +0000

Very good article! Not the usual recycled press release rubbish. Well done James!