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2004 Saturn VUE Red Line
2004 Saturn VUE Red Line
Detroit, Michigan - Saturn announced today that its new series of performance-tuned vehicles will carry the designation of "Red Line." The first two vehicles in the series will be the 2004 VUE Red Line, a sporty version of Saturn’s compact SUV; and the 2004 ION Red Line, a specially modified ION quad coupe.
"The Red Line insignia ushers in an exciting new era for Saturn," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn’s vice president for sales, service and marketing. "The name connotes the spirited performance that will be an essential part of all Red Line production vehicles. This series will generate a new level of interest in Saturn among those who appreciate a blend of horsepower, handling and sporty looks."
Although unique from each other, every Red Line vehicle will be marked by some combination of increased horsepower, performance-tuned suspension and styling cues. For example, the VUE Red Line will include a lowered suspension, ground effects and 18-inch wheels, along with a 3.5-litre, 250 horsepower V6 that will be newly available on VUE for 2004. Aimed at compact car performance enthusiasts – a new market for Saturn – the ION Red Line will include an Ecotec 2.0 litre supercharged engine with 200 hp (estimated), racetrack inspired handling and unique styling.
External badging for each will consist of the main-line vehicle name, followed by a chrome square with a horizontal red line bisecting it. The VUE Red Line and the ION Red Line will go into production in early 2004, both at Saturn’s manufacturing facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Saturn is developing the Red Line vehicles with assistance from the GM Performance Division, an in-house centre designed to explore potential enthusiast-oriented versions of production models.
In addition to the Red Line, Saturn has announced it is developing a VUE with a hybrid powertrain (gasoline engine and dual electric motors) that will debut in 2005 and will deliver nearly 40 mpg in overall fuel economy.
also, the engine will be supplied by Honda. It is the essentially the same engine in the Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, and the Honda Oddyssey. Basically the intake and exhaust piping/design will be different.
Detroit, Michigan - Saturn announced today that its new series of performance-tuned vehicles will carry the designation of "Red Line." The first two vehicles in the series will be the 2004 VUE Red Line, a sporty version of Saturn’s compact SUV; and the 2004 ION Red Line, a specially modified ION quad coupe.
"The Red Line insignia ushers in an exciting new era for Saturn," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn’s vice president for sales, service and marketing. "The name connotes the spirited performance that will be an essential part of all Red Line production vehicles. This series will generate a new level of interest in Saturn among those who appreciate a blend of horsepower, handling and sporty looks."
Although unique from each other, every Red Line vehicle will be marked by some combination of increased horsepower, performance-tuned suspension and styling cues. For example, the VUE Red Line will include a lowered suspension, ground effects and 18-inch wheels, along with a 3.5-litre, 250 horsepower V6 that will be newly available on VUE for 2004. Aimed at compact car performance enthusiasts – a new market for Saturn – the ION Red Line will include an Ecotec 2.0 litre supercharged engine with 200 hp (estimated), racetrack inspired handling and unique styling.
External badging for each will consist of the main-line vehicle name, followed by a chrome square with a horizontal red line bisecting it. The VUE Red Line and the ION Red Line will go into production in early 2004, both at Saturn’s manufacturing facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Saturn is developing the Red Line vehicles with assistance from the GM Performance Division, an in-house centre designed to explore potential enthusiast-oriented versions of production models.
In addition to the Red Line, Saturn has announced it is developing a VUE with a hybrid powertrain (gasoline engine and dual electric motors) that will debut in 2005 and will deliver nearly 40 mpg in overall fuel economy.
also, the engine will be supplied by Honda. It is the essentially the same engine in the Acura MDX, Honda Pilot, and the Honda Oddyssey. Basically the intake and exhaust piping/design will be different.
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April 8, 2003
Saturn ION Red Line Supercharges Sport Compact Market
DETROIT - With a snarl in its exhaust note, an imposing stance from its racetrack-tuned suspension, and the immediate rush of its Ecotec 2.0-liter supercharged, 200 horsepower (estimated) engine, the 2004 ION Red Line has a character like nothing else to come out of Saturn.
Affirming its intention to create expressive performance-tuned vehicles, Saturn announced the production version of the ION Red Line at the International Auto Salon.
"The 2004 ION Red Line will introduce Saturn to sport compact enthusiasts," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn vice president for sales, service and marketing. "We have pulled no punches with the ION Red Line. It's a serious performance vehicle."
Production of the ION Red Line is scheduled to begin in early 2004.
"Performance-tuned vehicles are an important component of Saturn's expanding portfolio," said Lajdziak. "Saturn vehicles inspire fun while driving. And while the ION Red Line delivers a unique driving experience, it does so in different ways."
Highlights of the ION Red Line include:
-2.0-liter, supercharged and intercooled version of the Ecotec four-cylinder engine
-Five-speed transmission with increased torque capacity, close ratio gearing and short-throw shifter
-Beefier, equal-length halfshafts
-High-flow, performance-tuned exhaust and air induction system
-Large four-wheel disc brakes (with standard ABS)
-Racetrack-bred suspension tuning, including revised springs, shocks, bushings and stabilizer bars
-17 x 7 inch, five-spoke forged alloy wheels
-Continental 215/45 W-rated performance tires
-10-mm lower ride height
-Unique front and rear fascias, rocker moldings and a family of available rear wings
-Performance front seats and steering wheel
"The supercharger provides instant response and a dramatic feeling of performance when you're behind the wheel," said Doug Parks, ION chief engineer. "But the Red Line is not simply an ION with more power. From its visual features, such as the aggressive wheels, to components you can't see, like the equal-length drive shafts, which are used to limit torque steer, it's a comprehensive package developed to recast the entire car in a performance mold."
In addition to outstanding performance, ION Red Line incorporates many technological firsts for Saturn, including the supercharger, an air-to-water intercooler and the use of electronic throttle control (ETC). ETC utilizes an electronic signal, rather than a traditional cable between the gas pedal and engine, for immediate throttle response.
"ION Red Line is a street car that is also at home on the racetrack," said Parks. "Customers have told us that ride-and-handling is their favorite attribute of ION; with the Red Line we've built on that strength."
Inspired by the "tuner" cars popularized in Southern California, ION Red Line was developed with assistance from the GM Performance Division, an in-house center designed to explore potential enthusiast-oriented versions of production models.
"The ION Red Line was designed for enthusiasts seeking a ready performance vehicle," said John Heinricy, GM Performance Division director. "The base ION was systematically enhanced to deliver uncompromising performance, function and style - traits that will make it extremely competitive in the sport compact market."
Engine, cooling and exhaust
An Eaton helical Roots supercharger was selected because of the immediacy of its horsepower delivery and its relative ease of implementation. Engineers also added an air-to-water intercooler to reduce the temperature of air entering the engine. This cooler air enhances the effectiveness of the supercharger. In the Red Line, the supercharger and intercooler system produces a maximum boost level of 12 pounds.
"The supercharger provides instant power," said Tracy Thueme, ION Red Line program engineering manager. "Coupling the supercharger with an air-to-water intercooler was a simple, effective way to build even more horsepower."
Engineers did not simply add a supercharger and intercooler to the existing ION 2.2L Ecotec engine. The Red Line engine is a special 2.0L Ecotec engine, built with lower-compression pistons and other components necessary to handle the unique requirements of a supercharged application. A high-flow air intake and a high-flow exhaust manifold are tuned to move air quickly through the engine. Along with the new engine, the vehicle's cooling system is upgraded with a larger radiator core and larger cooling fans.
When it came to exhaust, engineers maintained the "move air quickly" ideal with a 2.25-inch exhaust system that incorporates a low restriction catalytic converter and low restriction muffler. The system lowers backpressure from the engine, enhancing the performance of the supercharged engine and giving the ION Red Line a distinct note from its large, chromed exhaust tip.
Transmission and driveline
The five-speed manual transmission is new to the Red Line and has a higher torque capacity to withstand the increase in output from the engine. Its gear ratios were selected specifically for this application. The gears are spaced in even increments to keep the engine in its "sweet spot" between shifts. A short-throw shifter quickens the shifts and provides a more positive feel, too. The shifter's travel is approximately 1 inch shorter than the shifter found in standard ION models.
Another heavy-duty item is the Red Line's driveline, which has a higher torque capacity than a standard ION driveline. Equal length half shafts are utilized to limit the tendency of torque steer in this powerful, front-drive application. A final drive ratio of 4.05:1 was selected to complement the supercharged engine's power.
Chassis
ION Red Line is the first ION to feature four-wheel disc brakes. The front disc rotors measure 11.6 inches in diameter, which is approximately 1 inch larger than the rotors on standard ION models. Along with the larger rotors, engineers incorporated larger, five-bolt wheel hubs, brake calipers and brake pads. The larger calipers and brake pads allow greater braking capacity and are proven performance parts found in other high-performance GM vehicles.
The rear disc brake rotors measure 10.6 inches in diameter. They are mounted on an all-new rear axle assembly that incorporates revised suspension geometry.
Suspension tuning is being refined on the racetrack, including spring rates, bushing rates and stabilizer bar size. The rear shocks are larger in diameter than those found on a standard ION, and the Red Line has a 10-mm reduced ride height.
Connecting the Red Line to the road is a set of Continental 215/45 W-rated performance tires mounted to 17 x 7 inch, six-spoke forged alloy wheels. Forged alloy wheels are stronger than cast alloy wheels that are typically found on production vehicles.
Additionally, ION's electric power steering efforts have been tuned for the Red Line to provide increased driver feedback.
Exterior
The Red Line's expressive exterior styling complements the performance built into the vehicle. All-new front and rear fascias were designed by GM Performance Division's Kip Wasenko. The front fascia features a large, deep air inlet and the rear fascia has a cut-out for the large, chromed exhaust tip. Along with revised rocker moldings, the enhanced bodywork of the Red Line visually lowers the vehicle 1 inch.
ION Red Line comes standard with a rear spoiler, but a family of large, stylish rear wings is available. Also, a mesh-screen grille is available to further accent the vehicle. Red Line badging is located on the deck lid.
At the onset of production, ION Red Line's exterior colors will be Black, Blue or Silver.
Interior
All Red Line vehicles come with a black interior. Standard performance seats complement the sporting environment and enhance driver control. A new sport steering wheel and gearshift **** also are part of the interior package.
"When developing the ION Red Line, we built in all of the elements that are important to compact performance enthusiasts," said Thueme. "It's a comprehensive package which functions as well as it looks."
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Contact: Michael Gardner
Saturn Communications
Phone: (313) 665-4230
E-mail: michael.gardner@gm.com
April 8, 2003
Saturn ION Red Line Supercharges Sport Compact Market
DETROIT - With a snarl in its exhaust note, an imposing stance from its racetrack-tuned suspension, and the immediate rush of its Ecotec 2.0-liter supercharged, 200 horsepower (estimated) engine, the 2004 ION Red Line has a character like nothing else to come out of Saturn.
Affirming its intention to create expressive performance-tuned vehicles, Saturn announced the production version of the ION Red Line at the International Auto Salon.
"The 2004 ION Red Line will introduce Saturn to sport compact enthusiasts," said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn vice president for sales, service and marketing. "We have pulled no punches with the ION Red Line. It's a serious performance vehicle."
Production of the ION Red Line is scheduled to begin in early 2004.
"Performance-tuned vehicles are an important component of Saturn's expanding portfolio," said Lajdziak. "Saturn vehicles inspire fun while driving. And while the ION Red Line delivers a unique driving experience, it does so in different ways."
Highlights of the ION Red Line include:
-2.0-liter, supercharged and intercooled version of the Ecotec four-cylinder engine
-Five-speed transmission with increased torque capacity, close ratio gearing and short-throw shifter
-Beefier, equal-length halfshafts
-High-flow, performance-tuned exhaust and air induction system
-Large four-wheel disc brakes (with standard ABS)
-Racetrack-bred suspension tuning, including revised springs, shocks, bushings and stabilizer bars
-17 x 7 inch, five-spoke forged alloy wheels
-Continental 215/45 W-rated performance tires
-10-mm lower ride height
-Unique front and rear fascias, rocker moldings and a family of available rear wings
-Performance front seats and steering wheel
"The supercharger provides instant response and a dramatic feeling of performance when you're behind the wheel," said Doug Parks, ION chief engineer. "But the Red Line is not simply an ION with more power. From its visual features, such as the aggressive wheels, to components you can't see, like the equal-length drive shafts, which are used to limit torque steer, it's a comprehensive package developed to recast the entire car in a performance mold."
In addition to outstanding performance, ION Red Line incorporates many technological firsts for Saturn, including the supercharger, an air-to-water intercooler and the use of electronic throttle control (ETC). ETC utilizes an electronic signal, rather than a traditional cable between the gas pedal and engine, for immediate throttle response.
"ION Red Line is a street car that is also at home on the racetrack," said Parks. "Customers have told us that ride-and-handling is their favorite attribute of ION; with the Red Line we've built on that strength."
Inspired by the "tuner" cars popularized in Southern California, ION Red Line was developed with assistance from the GM Performance Division, an in-house center designed to explore potential enthusiast-oriented versions of production models.
"The ION Red Line was designed for enthusiasts seeking a ready performance vehicle," said John Heinricy, GM Performance Division director. "The base ION was systematically enhanced to deliver uncompromising performance, function and style - traits that will make it extremely competitive in the sport compact market."
Engine, cooling and exhaust
An Eaton helical Roots supercharger was selected because of the immediacy of its horsepower delivery and its relative ease of implementation. Engineers also added an air-to-water intercooler to reduce the temperature of air entering the engine. This cooler air enhances the effectiveness of the supercharger. In the Red Line, the supercharger and intercooler system produces a maximum boost level of 12 pounds.
"The supercharger provides instant power," said Tracy Thueme, ION Red Line program engineering manager. "Coupling the supercharger with an air-to-water intercooler was a simple, effective way to build even more horsepower."
Engineers did not simply add a supercharger and intercooler to the existing ION 2.2L Ecotec engine. The Red Line engine is a special 2.0L Ecotec engine, built with lower-compression pistons and other components necessary to handle the unique requirements of a supercharged application. A high-flow air intake and a high-flow exhaust manifold are tuned to move air quickly through the engine. Along with the new engine, the vehicle's cooling system is upgraded with a larger radiator core and larger cooling fans.
When it came to exhaust, engineers maintained the "move air quickly" ideal with a 2.25-inch exhaust system that incorporates a low restriction catalytic converter and low restriction muffler. The system lowers backpressure from the engine, enhancing the performance of the supercharged engine and giving the ION Red Line a distinct note from its large, chromed exhaust tip.
Transmission and driveline
The five-speed manual transmission is new to the Red Line and has a higher torque capacity to withstand the increase in output from the engine. Its gear ratios were selected specifically for this application. The gears are spaced in even increments to keep the engine in its "sweet spot" between shifts. A short-throw shifter quickens the shifts and provides a more positive feel, too. The shifter's travel is approximately 1 inch shorter than the shifter found in standard ION models.
Another heavy-duty item is the Red Line's driveline, which has a higher torque capacity than a standard ION driveline. Equal length half shafts are utilized to limit the tendency of torque steer in this powerful, front-drive application. A final drive ratio of 4.05:1 was selected to complement the supercharged engine's power.
Chassis
ION Red Line is the first ION to feature four-wheel disc brakes. The front disc rotors measure 11.6 inches in diameter, which is approximately 1 inch larger than the rotors on standard ION models. Along with the larger rotors, engineers incorporated larger, five-bolt wheel hubs, brake calipers and brake pads. The larger calipers and brake pads allow greater braking capacity and are proven performance parts found in other high-performance GM vehicles.
The rear disc brake rotors measure 10.6 inches in diameter. They are mounted on an all-new rear axle assembly that incorporates revised suspension geometry.
Suspension tuning is being refined on the racetrack, including spring rates, bushing rates and stabilizer bar size. The rear shocks are larger in diameter than those found on a standard ION, and the Red Line has a 10-mm reduced ride height.
Connecting the Red Line to the road is a set of Continental 215/45 W-rated performance tires mounted to 17 x 7 inch, six-spoke forged alloy wheels. Forged alloy wheels are stronger than cast alloy wheels that are typically found on production vehicles.
Additionally, ION's electric power steering efforts have been tuned for the Red Line to provide increased driver feedback.
Exterior
The Red Line's expressive exterior styling complements the performance built into the vehicle. All-new front and rear fascias were designed by GM Performance Division's Kip Wasenko. The front fascia features a large, deep air inlet and the rear fascia has a cut-out for the large, chromed exhaust tip. Along with revised rocker moldings, the enhanced bodywork of the Red Line visually lowers the vehicle 1 inch.
ION Red Line comes standard with a rear spoiler, but a family of large, stylish rear wings is available. Also, a mesh-screen grille is available to further accent the vehicle. Red Line badging is located on the deck lid.
At the onset of production, ION Red Line's exterior colors will be Black, Blue or Silver.
Interior
All Red Line vehicles come with a black interior. Standard performance seats complement the sporting environment and enhance driver control. A new sport steering wheel and gearshift **** also are part of the interior package.
"When developing the ION Red Line, we built in all of the elements that are important to compact performance enthusiasts," said Thueme. "It's a comprehensive package which functions as well as it looks."
# # #
Contact: Michael Gardner
Saturn Communications
Phone: (313) 665-4230
E-mail: michael.gardner@gm.com
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its interesting that honda will be suplying hte engine, but good for them, plus its supercharged, like the new s2200?!?!
the body styles are kinda ugly, but not too bad..their basemodels look worse.
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its interesting that honda will be suplying hte engine, but good for them, plus its supercharged, like the new s2200?!?!
the body styles are kinda ugly, but not too bad..their basemodels look worse.
thanks for posting!
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the new ones will look better, but its still a saturn. whats with GM working with honda anyhow???
i wonder is there are really going to be aftermarket parts for these, or the ion anyhow. i couldent believe the wheels on the ion, 17x7 is impressive for factory wheels
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the new ones will look better, but its still a saturn. whats with GM working with honda anyhow???
i wonder is there are really going to be aftermarket parts for these, or the ion anyhow. i couldent believe the wheels on the ion, 17x7 is impressive for factory wheelsbtw konstanting you have a cool banner
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ok i read everything except for the post right above me (^^^)
its interesting that honda will be suplying hte engine, but good for them, plus its supercharged, like the new s2200?!?!
the body styles are kinda ugly, but not too bad..their basemodels look worse.
thanks for posting!
ok i read everything except for the post right above me (^^^)
its interesting that honda will be suplying hte engine, but good for them, plus its supercharged, like the new s2200?!?!
the body styles are kinda ugly, but not too bad..their basemodels look worse.
thanks for posting!
Honda will not be suplying the engine. The engine is an Ecotec 2.0l Similar to the one used in the Saab 9-3. The Ecotec engine was developed by Opel, Saab and GM Engineers. It is capable of about 275 HP on stock internals. (Actually thats where once of the rods bended at)
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Honda will not be suplying the engine. The engine is an Ecotec 2.0l Similar to the one used in the Saab 9-3. The Ecotec engine was developed by Opel, Saab and GM Engineers. It is capable of about 275 HP on stock internals. (Actually thats where once of the rods bended at)
Honda will not be suplying the engine. The engine is an Ecotec 2.0l Similar to the one used in the Saab 9-3. The Ecotec engine was developed by Opel, Saab and GM Engineers. It is capable of about 275 HP on stock internals. (Actually thats where once of the rods bended at)
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heres a pic of the Ion redline, in case anyone else wondered
heres a standard 2dr ion in a similar color for comparison...
heres a pic of the Ion redline, in case anyone else wondered
heres a standard 2dr ion in a similar color for comparison...
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Rep Power: 0 Honda will be supplying the V6 for the RedLine VUE, which kinda sucks, since it will have more power than the Honda Pilot, and WAY more power than my '03 CR-V 
I want that engine in my CR-V!!! The K24 is great, but give me a 250hp V6!!!! 
I want that engine in my CR-V!!! The K24 is great, but give me a 250hp V6!!!! Thread Starter
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I kinda like it. Definately an improvement, and probably the only saturn i would consider owning.
I kinda like it. Definately an improvement, and probably the only saturn i would consider owning.
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The Vue Red Line, which will be launched by the end of the year, is one of the first Saturns powered by Honda's 3.5-liter V-6, which replaces the 3.0-liter six. The engine produces 250 bhp and 242 lb.-ft. of torque. All Vues equipped with V-6s will receive this engine, which is said to provide 7-sec. 0-60-mph acceleration through a 5-speed automatic. All V-6 Vues will be available in either front- or all-wheel drive.
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Rep Power: 321 Okay first off which Red line are we talking about the VUE, or the Ion. Because the Ion is the one in the picture and that will have the 2.0L Ecotec. The VUE will have the Honda Engine.
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Rep Power: 338 well....i guess both. Heh. i originally started this thread just for the VUE, but since the ION is in here, why not both? hmm..okay, lets keep this thread on the VUE, cuz ppl are just gonna bash on the ION for being more powerful than the civic.
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well....i guess both. Heh. i originally started this thread just for the VUE, but since the ION is in here, why not both? hmm..okay, lets keep this thread on the VUE, cuz ppl are just gonna bash on the ION for being more powerful than the civic.
well....i guess both. Heh. i originally started this thread just for the VUE, but since the ION is in here, why not both? hmm..okay, lets keep this thread on the VUE, cuz ppl are just gonna bash on the ION for being more powerful than the civic.
