2008 Saturn Vue Red Line; Green Line break cover
02-07-2007, 11:53 AM
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2008 Saturn Vue Red Line; Green Line break cover
Source: http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...ne-green-line/
2008 Saturn Vue Red Line, Green Line launched
Saturn announced two new variants of the completely redesigned 2008 Vue crossover utility at the Chicago Auto Show: the performance-tuned Red Line and the affordable, fuel-saving Green Line hybrid. The Red Line builds on the new Vue's new styling with an aggressive front-end design, including a large, lower air opening and projector beam fog lamps.
The rear of the vehicle features a special fascia, spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. A lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Red Line badges complete the performance-inspired appearance.
From a performance perspective, the Red Line comes with standard tap up/tap down transmission control and sport-tuned ride and handling. It is powered by a dual overhead cam 3.6L V-6 VVT engine that delivers 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. (329 Nm) of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Red Line will be available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Interior modifications include a Red Line-only Ebony interior, including black leather sport seats with suede fabric inserts. The vehicle also features Red Line-logo instrument cluster graphics and embroidered floor mats.
Saturn announced two new variants of the completely redesigned 2008 Vue crossover utility at the Chicago Auto Show: the performance-tuned Red Line and the affordable, fuel-saving Green Line hybrid. The Red Line builds on the new Vue's new styling with an aggressive front-end design, including a large, lower air opening and projector beam fog lamps.
The rear of the vehicle features a special fascia, spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. A lowered suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels and Red Line badges complete the performance-inspired appearance.
From a performance perspective, the Red Line comes with standard tap up/tap down transmission control and sport-tuned ride and handling. It is powered by a dual overhead cam 3.6L V-6 VVT engine that delivers 250 horsepower (186 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. (329 Nm) of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Vue Red Line will be available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Interior modifications include a Red Line-only Ebony interior, including black leather sport seats with suede fabric inserts. The vehicle also features Red Line-logo instrument cluster graphics and embroidered floor mats.
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02-12-2007, 07:15 PM
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For the Red Line, yes... but I don't know whether the J-series is making a return appearance in the new model.
They could just as well use the Opel 3 liter DOHC V6.. :run:
They could just as well use the Opel 3 liter DOHC V6.. :run:
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02-13-2007, 04:24 PM
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The new Red Line is going to use the 3.6-liter V-6 thats currently in the Cadillac CTS, Buick Enclave, etc.
..guess they got sick of using another companies motor when they could use their own.
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...ne_green_line/
..guess they got sick of using another companies motor when they could use their own.
http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_sh...ne_green_line/
02-13-2007, 04:27 PM
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honda needed a small engine a few years ago for the european market, they traded of with GM
they reluctantly gave up the J-series, and dont think they're going to let them have more than they deserved.
they reluctantly gave up the J-series, and dont think they're going to let them have more than they deserved.
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Very nice of Honda to share their engines to desperate automakers. I think a lot of automakers would want the Honda engines in their cars. Lawn mowers now have Honda engines also (Craftsman), they are quiet, reliable and powerful.
02-13-2007, 05:49 PM
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02-13-2007, 06:04 PM
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as far as sharing their engines, the key word is share, Honda needed GM's engine just as bad as they needed Honda's... GM just made a smarter choice of which engine to "borrow"
stop projecting on me.
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