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dual vvt a head start at every green light the ion · 3 s available 2.4-liter 16-valve dohc engine is rated at 175 horsepower with 164 ft lbs of torque but those numbers only tell part of the performance story because this engine also gets a boost from our dual variable valve timing technology the dual vvt controls both the intake and exhaust valve timing for extra muscle which is most apparent in the form of low-end torque that s power you can feel launching from a standing stop no wonder this is the same engine our engineers chose for the new saturn sky roadster those who hold efficiency in high regard will appreciate the inherent thrift of the lively 145-horsepower 2.2-liter dohc engine like the 2.4-liter engine it features the lightweight benefits of aluminum construction and uses twin balance shafts for smooth operation to get that power to the wheels choose either the standard 5-speed manual transmission with self-adjusting clutch or the available 4-speed automatic for more details on ion engines visit saturn.com ion where you can even pop the hood for a closer look 6

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