Saturn ION
Manufacturer	Saturn Corporation
Parent company	General Motors
Production	2003–2007
Assembly	Spring Hill, Tennessee
Predecessor	Saturn S-Series
Successor	Saturn Astra
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	GM Delta platform
Engine(s)	2.2 L L61 I4 2.4 L LE5 I4 2.0 L LSJ supercharged I4
Transmission(s)	5-speed Getrag F23 manual 5-speed Getrag F35 manual 4-speed 4T45-E automatic 5-speed Aisin AF33 automatic VTi CVT
Wheelbase	103.2 in (2621 mm)
Length	184.5 in (4686 mm) (sedan) 185.0 in (4699 mm) (coupe)
Width	67.2 in (1707 mm) (sedan) 67.9 in (1725 mm) (coupe)
Height	57.4 in (1458 mm) (sedan) 56.0 in (1422 mm) (coupe) 55.6 in (1412 mm) (Red Line coupe)
Fuel capacity	13 US gal.
Related	Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet HHR Opel Astra Pontiac G5

The Saturn ION was a compact car sold by the Saturn marque of American automaker General Motors. It used the GM Delta platform. The ION replaced the Saturn S-Series in 2003. As of 2006, the ION was the longest compact car sold in North America. Production of the ION ended on March 27, 2007. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixelsFull resolution (2064 × 1372 pixel, file size: 206 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM or The General, an American multinational corporation, is the worlds largest auto company. ... Spring Hill is a city located in Tennessee. ... 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2003-2004

The 2003 ION came standard with a 140 hp (104 kW) DOHC Ecotec I4 engine. The ION's instrument panel is mounted on the top center of the dashboard, rather than behind the steering wheel. The ION is available in sedan and coupe forms; the coupe is called a "quad coupe" due to the two smaller rear-opening "suicide doors" behind the front doors. This article is about a unit of measurement. ... For other uses, see Watt (disambiguation). ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... Ecotec is the name of a straight-4 piston engine made by General Motors since 2000. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... This article is about the type of car. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... Rear suicide door on a 1967 Thunderbird suicide doors in a 1952 Saab 92B Suicide doors are automobile doors that are hinged on the edges closer to the back of the vehicle. ...

A Getrag F23 5-speed manual or an Aisin AF33 5-speed automatic transmission were available. The 2003 and 2004 IONs were available with the VTi continuously variable transmission. The F23 is a 5-speed manual transmission manufactured by Getrag in Italy. ... The Aisin AF33 is a 5-speed automatic transaxle. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... The VTi is a continuously variable transmission for automobiles. ... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ...

Saturn Ion RedLine

In 2004, Saturn introduced the high-performance Red Line variant of the ION, featuring a 205 hp supercharged engine, and a stronger F35 5-speed manual transmission. Stiffer springs with a lowered ride height, performance sway bars, revalved shock absorbers, Recaro racing seats, and a special ground effects package were also included. This model used a 2.0L version of General Motors' Ecotec engine, termed the 'LSJ', developed with GM's Performance Division and track tested at Germany's famous Nürburgring Nordschleife. Also available for 2004 in limited production was a "Special Edition" model. It was basically a Saturn Ion 3 Sedan with upgrades such as two-tone leather interior, ultra-bright machined face wheels with unique lug nuts and center cap. Also included was a Chrome-tipped exhaust pipe, embroidered floor mats, and a automatic dimming rear-view mirror with compass and temperature display. It was offered in 3 different colors: Black Onyx, Chili Pepper Red, and Electric Blue. The Special Edition Sedan was marketed to bring a premium presence to the sedan, and appeal to more people. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 418 pixelsFull resolution (1410 × 736 pixel, file size: 84 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 418 pixelsFull resolution (1410 × 736 pixel, file size: 84 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... A supercharger (also known as a blower) is an air compressor used to force more air (and hence more oxygen) into the combustion chamber(s) of an internal combustion engine than can be achieved at ambient atmospheric pressure (natural aspiration). ... For other uses, see Engine (disambiguation). ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... Detailed Nürburgring map showing both the Nordschleife and the new GP section. ...

For 2004, Saturn also re-calibrated the electric power steering, as well as upgrading Interior Materials, and offering new sound systems.

2005-2006

2005 Saturn Ion

In 2005 the Aisin 5-speed automatic, along with the VTi CVT used in the quad-coupes from 2003 to mid-2004 were both discontinued for various issues, with reliability being the main issue for the VTi; the Aisin had a common documented problem called shift-flare, which also was somewhat common in other manufacturers that used Aisin transmissions (i.e. Toyota, etc). GM's 4-speed 4T45-E replaced both transmissions and is the only automatic transmission available. While less technologically advanced than the previous offerings, it is a long term proven design. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 495 pixelsFull resolution (1848 × 1144 pixel, file size: 180 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 495 pixelsFull resolution (1848 × 1144 pixel, file size: 180 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... This article is about the automaker. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ...

Also in 2005, the 'hockey puck' style steering wheel was discontinued and the design used in the 2004 Red Line model became standard on all models. In mid-2005, the seats in the base ION1 model were upgraded with new fabrics and a height adjustment feature. 2005 also saw the introduction of "quiet steel" multilaminate technology for sound reduction. The front fascia of the sedan was upgraded as well with a much larger grille opening. Two standard hockey pucks. ...

The ECU was switched from a speed density system to a mass air system. An acoustic engine cover was added to reduce engine noise.

In 2006, the long-rumored 170 hp 2.4 L I4 engine with variable valve timing became available for the ION3. This engine produces 170 hp and 162 ft·lbf torque. The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. ...

2007

The 2007 Saturn Ion's 2.2 L Ecotec engine will have an increase in power from 140 hp (104 kW) to 145 hp (108 kW) at 5600 rpm and an increase in torque from 145 ft·lbf (197 Nm) to 150 ft·lbf (203 Nm) at 4200 rpm. The 2.4 L Ecotec will have an increase in power from 170 hp (127 kW) to 175 hp (130 kW) at 6500 rpm and an increase in torque from 162 ft·lbf (219 Nm) to 164 ft·lbf (222 Nm) at 4800 rpm. The Recaro seats on the Red Line will be replaced with black leather-appointed seats with passenger sensing system. Torque applied via an adjustable end wrench Relationship between force, torque, and momentum vectors in a rotating system In physics, torque (or often called a moment) can informally be thought of as rotational force or angular force which causes a change in rotational motion. ... The foot-pound force (symbol: ft·lbf) is an English unit of work or energy. ... Torque applied via an adjustable end wrench Relationship between force, torque, and momentum vectors in a rotating system In physics, torque (or often called a moment) can informally be thought of as rotational force or angular force which causes a change in rotational motion. ... For other uses, see Revolutions per minute (disambiguation). ... Recaro is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck in the vicinity of Stuttgart, well known for their bucket seats and commonly contracted to produce upgraded racing style seats for all the sporty cars built by the Volkswagen Group as well as many other manufacturers. ... A passenger is a term broadly used to describe any person who travels in a vehicle, but bears little or no responsibility for the tasks required for that vehicle to arrive at its destination. ...

2008

Originally, the ION was supposed to be redesigned for 2008. There were even pictures of the 2008 ION floating around the internet. But, instead, GM scrapped the idea of an '08 ION, and in March 2007, the ION was discontinued, and will be replaced by the European-built Saturn Astra hatchback, which is a rebadged Opel Astra. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Saturn Astra is a compact car that will replace the ION as the companys smallest car for 2008. ... Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... See also Vauxhall Astra, Holden Astra, and Saturn Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries. ...

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