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Saturn Ion Redline 21k
New Performance Vehicle Debuts In Mid-April
Detroit - Saturn has announced that its first performance coupe - the ION Red Line - will carry a MSRP of $20,950 (including a destination freight charge of $565). The new vehicle goes into production in mid-April in Spring Hill, Tenn.
"We've placed an attractive price on a vehicle that offers a high level of performance," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager. "The ION Red Line is a capable vehicle engineered for sport compact enthusiasts. It's an exciting addition to our growing line-up."
The ION Red Line, which was developed with the GM Performance Division, includes a standard 2.0-liter supercharged, intercooled, 205 horsepower engine; a racetrack-bred suspension; large four-wheel disc brakes; 17-inch forged alloy wheels; and close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle sports a lowered suspension, high-flow stainless-steel exhaust, leather-accented Recaro performance seats, spoiler, and exterior styling specific to the Red Line model.
Other standard equipment includes: ABS, AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 player, power windows and outside rearview mirrors, remote keyless entry and security alarm. Also, the performance coupe features standard dual rear access doors and Saturn's unique dent-resistant polymer body panels. A few options are available, like power sunroof, front and rear head-curtain side airbags and XM Satellite Radio.
Saturn's entry into performance vehicles is new and began with the VUE Red Line, which went into production in January. The Red Line series is part of a larger expansion of the Saturn portfolio, a line-up that will double within the next 30 months. Saturn has announced plans to build a small sports car on GM's Kappa architecture, a larger SUV, and an all-new midsize vehicle. This fall, Saturn will begin selling RELAY, a crossover sport van.
Detroit - Saturn has announced that its first performance coupe - the ION Red Line - will carry a MSRP of $20,950 (including a destination freight charge of $565). The new vehicle goes into production in mid-April in Spring Hill, Tenn.
"We've placed an attractive price on a vehicle that offers a high level of performance," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager. "The ION Red Line is a capable vehicle engineered for sport compact enthusiasts. It's an exciting addition to our growing line-up."
The ION Red Line, which was developed with the GM Performance Division, includes a standard 2.0-liter supercharged, intercooled, 205 horsepower engine; a racetrack-bred suspension; large four-wheel disc brakes; 17-inch forged alloy wheels; and close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle sports a lowered suspension, high-flow stainless-steel exhaust, leather-accented Recaro performance seats, spoiler, and exterior styling specific to the Red Line model.
Other standard equipment includes: ABS, AM/FM stereo with CD and MP3 player, power windows and outside rearview mirrors, remote keyless entry and security alarm. Also, the performance coupe features standard dual rear access doors and Saturn's unique dent-resistant polymer body panels. A few options are available, like power sunroof, front and rear head-curtain side airbags and XM Satellite Radio.
Saturn's entry into performance vehicles is new and began with the VUE Red Line, which went into production in January. The Red Line series is part of a larger expansion of the Saturn portfolio, a line-up that will double within the next 30 months. Saturn has announced plans to build a small sports car on GM's Kappa architecture, a larger SUV, and an all-new midsize vehicle. This fall, Saturn will begin selling RELAY, a crossover sport van.
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Originally posted by moldyhands
Show me an 11 second import that only has a few thousand in it, and I'll show you a car owner that's always talking about when his car's going to get fixed and what broke.
Show me an 11 second import that only has a few thousand in it, and I'll show you a car owner that's always talking about when his car's going to get fixed and what broke.
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it looks like a newer taurus from the back
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Originally Posted by moldyhands
in the immortal words of the very wise Kid Rock, "3 foot tall with a 10 foot dick"
though for me, you'd have to change it to 10 inches, and you'd have to change inches to millimeters, and you'd have to change 10 to 5 and you'd have to change dick to poor excuse for one.
though for me, you'd have to change it to 10 inches, and you'd have to change inches to millimeters, and you'd have to change 10 to 5 and you'd have to change dick to poor excuse for one.
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Sport Compact Car dyno'ed it and got 197hp and 167lbs at the wheels. Stock rating is 200hp and 149lbs at the flywheel. A bit underrated. They also said GM has the boost and redline set fairly conversatively and that it could handle alot more.
Unfortunatly they said it was geared like crap and the suspension wasn't all that great.
Ran a 15.2 in the quarter, mostly due to the Saab transmission that was totally mismatched to the engine.
Unfortunatly they said it was geared like crap and the suspension wasn't all that great.
Ran a 15.2 in the quarter, mostly due to the Saab transmission that was totally mismatched to the engine.
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Originally posted by Acidtalons
Unfortunatly they said it was geared like crap and the suspension wasn't all that great.
Unfortunatly they said it was geared like crap and the suspension wasn't all that great.
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