Saab 97x
06-09-2005, 10:28 PM
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Saab 97x
I was really impressed by saab's new 97x suv, so i decided to fireup photoshop and see what i could do. below is my dream car. fyi- it has an available 300 hp V8. what do you think? - im kinda new to photoshop
06-10-2005, 01:19 AM
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Yeah, the ones on the website look better,http://www.saabusa.com, maybe it's that orange color.
06-10-2005, 01:34 PM
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I like em, I would love one with the Vortec 4200 
06-11-2005, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by stlurbanpunk
you mean 4300? like in the silverados right? if thats what your talking about i can tell you they last a hell a long time and they make some crazy torq, something like 260.
The 4.3L you are talking about is outdated, crude engine. Durable, yes. Refined and powerful? No.
The 4.2L I6 makes 275lbs of torque and and 275hp. Easily kills the 4.3L V6
I ike the Saab. They did a fair amount oif changes. Suposed to handle very good. I'd take that 4.2L (Wards 10 best engines for 3 years in a row) over the 5300 anyday (doesn't fit with Saabs image)
For 2006 the 4200 is upgraded to 291hp and 277lbs-ft!
And here Ford trods along with a crappy 4.0 SOHC 12 valve--that makes a whopping 210hp! 
06-11-2005, 01:46 PM
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Out of all the GM mid-sized SUV's (Trailblazer, Envoy, Rainer) I think that the Sabb version looks the best. The front end is awesome - its got the traditional Saab grille, but its designed so that it fits the truck perfectly, and the headlights look great.
I'm sure the interior will be nice as well, probably on par with the Buick Ranier.
As for the photoshop, nice job
That looks damn nice, I never would have thought that an SUV like that would look so good being lowered.
Perhaps they should make a performance version of the 9-7x, similar to what you have chopped - make it 2WD, give it a performance suspension, and Supercharge the 4.2 or drop in a V8. That would be sweet
I'm sure the interior will be nice as well, probably on par with the Buick Ranier.
As for the photoshop, nice job
That looks damn nice, I never would have thought that an SUV like that would look so good being lowered. Perhaps they should make a performance version of the 9-7x, similar to what you have chopped - make it 2WD, give it a performance suspension, and Supercharge the 4.2 or drop in a V8. That would be sweet
06-11-2005, 03:43 PM
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I am indeed refering to the Vortec 4200 Inline 6. I wish that chevy would destroke that motor and make a sport sedan like the epsilon platofrm with RWD.
Maybe that would be the new buick, instaed of the tired old stylings that they choose now.
Maybe that would be the new buick, instaed of the tired old stylings that they choose now.
06-13-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by wesmanw02
Perhaps they should make a performance version of the 9-7x, similar to what you have chopped - make it 2WD, give it a performance suspension, and Supercharge the 4.2 or drop in a V8. That would be sweet
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