Saturn Ion Redline

[ONRAILS]

You guys have probably already read about it, guess I'm late. lol
It seems like it's going to have the same characteristics as the MSP, heck, they even mentioned the MSP in the article. lol

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=7370

 

[jersey_emt]

Yeah I've heard about it a while back. Impressive numbers but I don't care for the styling.

Air-to-water intercooler!

 

[ARunto]

I seen a few of them...as I work at Saturn.

 

[Swerny]

too bad the Ion is butt ugly for a starting point IMO. Interesting #'s though.

 

[mikeyb]

The Ion is ugly but wait for the 05 Chevy Cobalt SS that will have the same 2.0L powerplant and hp/tq.

 

[mountjonas]

it's strange that you can't get a redline ion in red

 

[JOS3]

The Ion is ugly but wait for the 05 Chevy Cobalt SS that will have the same 2.0L powerplant and hp/tq.

i saw the cobalt SS at the auto show and i liked it. it looks much nicer than the cavalier. the aftermarket is going to eat them up.....

also, i thought the SS was a 2.4 liter

 

[mikeyb]

Nope its a Superchargered 2.0L.

 

[2K3 MSP]

Too bad Mazda didn't do all this stuff for us MSP people:

The key is a serious horsepower bump, achieved by plumbing an Eaton helical Roots-type supercharger into the intake system of the 2.2-liter DOHC 16-valve Ecotec four. This entailed more than simply bolting on the blower. The engine team dropped the compression from 10.0:1 to 9.5, with new pistons supported by heavier connecting rods. There's a new high-strength crank at the bottom end, bigger intake valves up top, a new engine-control program, a heavy-duty alternator, and a drive-by-wire throttle, a first for an Ecotec application.

 

[eting_pro5]

The Cobalt offers a 2.2L 140 hp, a 2.4L 170 hp and the SS will use the same 2.0L Supercharged engine as the Ion Redline for 200 hp

 

[JOS3]

i knew there was a 2.4L version. but why not supercharge the 2.4L?

 

[TURBO3WAGON]

i knew there was a 2.4L version. but why not supercharge the 2.4L?

Im sure they will in due time. I have the 2.2 140hp Eco in my Crapiler daily driver and I can tell you first hand that its quite, economical and the little bastard runs strong. I usually chirp 3rd gear with my 18s when I romp on it. I think the New Cobalt will have huge aftermarket support.

 

[JOS3]

I think the New Cobalt will have huge aftermarket support.

most definitely. chevy has to keep up with dodge (srt) and ford (focus)

 

[mikeyb]

That Cavalier sure does need a bodykit, rear spoiler, and fogs.

 

[mikeyb]

most definitely. chevy has to keep up with dodge (srt) and ford (focus)

You mean Focus SVT. Chevy should have a sportcompact car with balls.

 

[sgryzko]

The redline is decent but I really like the look of that Cobalt.

 

[daperspeed]

Saturns and anything from GM is a POS.

 

[Captain KRM P5]

just for the record, there is no more Focus SVT - in fact, no vehicle for 04 model year carries the SVT badge if i recall my reading right

 

[JOS3]

i think 04 is the last year ken

now they are going carry the shelby badge. ex. shelby focus. i think that is what i read, maybe i was dreaming...........

 

[mikeyb]

Saturns and anything from GM is a POS.

So are Saabs, Holdens, and Opels POS? Remember GM owns shares in Subaru!