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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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check out this picture of this Hod-rod Ion quad-coupe

I think this is the preview of the super or turbo-charged 200+ hp Saturn Ion quad-coupe that will come out in 2004.

http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/sho...hp3?photo=2366


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ION·EFX Provides Glimpse of Saturn ION Quad Coupe's Personalization Potential
October 29, 2002

The ION quad coupe - so-called because it is the first car to feature dual rear access doors - was designed with clean, fluid lines, presenting an excellent canvas for customization. The ION·EFX was shown for the first time at the 2002 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.

The ION·EFX quad coupe features personal accent exterior and interior accessories, including: Carbon Fiber roof rails, along with matching Carbon Fiber trim bezels for the center-mounted instrument cluster, shifter, HVAC and radio control panels, and remote keyless entry fob. On production ION sedan and quad coupe models, personal accent accessories will be available at Saturn retailers in Leopard, Blue Bubble, Brushed Steel and Carbon Fiber.

An HKS performance intake and cat-back exhaust help increase air flow on the standard 2.2-liter, 140-hp Ecotec inline four-cylinder engine, improving performance for a powertrain that already provides a sporty launch feel and strong passing performance.

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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 03:57 PM
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Nice... Saturn may finally be up to something good with this one
Old Oct 29, 2002 | 04:29 PM
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Its ok id buy one i guess.
Old Oct 29, 2002 | 04:33 PM
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"Its ok Id buy one I guess"

Translation. GM offeres nothing I like in an affordable sports car with a REAL engine and driving the CORRECT wheels. GM is trying to build Hondas. If I want a Honda Ill go buy a Honda and if all I have to choose from is Honda wanna bees from GM Ill go buy a FORD
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 12:21 AM
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I really hope they make the supercharged or turbocharges Quad-coupe fast and keep it under 20 grand.

The more i look at that picture the more I like that car. I only hope the actual 200 hp+ quad-coupe looks as good.
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 04:40 PM
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heres another picture of a sketch of a modified Quad-coupe that will be at SEMA as well

http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/sho...hp3?photo=2373
Old Oct 30, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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The first pics look better. Overall, I think it's a good looking car. I'm guessing this is going to be a stereotype breaker for Saturn, and that will be tough to do. Many people consider Saturns as "girly cars" (as I do). I think this car has a chance to make Saturn competitive in the FWD market.

I'm not going to bother saying "Drop a V8 and RWD in it!", because that is something Chevy should, no no, MUST do!
Old Oct 31, 2002 | 01:57 PM
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heres a photo of a stock quad-coupe.

It looks nice.

http://www.saturnfans.com/photos/sho...=&sort=1&size=
Old Nov 1, 2002 | 05:19 PM
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I think it looks, well, kinda gay. Just my opinion, though.
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