2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X Unleashed
Saab will go ‘back to the future’ at next month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic ‘Black Turbo’ models.
The Swedish premium car maker will celebrate 30 years of leadership in turbocharging by unveiling the Saab Turbo X, a limited edition performance car that inherits the visual appeal of the Saab 99 and 900 ‘Black Turbos’ – while also introducing cutting-edge technology. This ultimate expression of the new 9-3 range will deliver standard-setting levels of performance for the brand.
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2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X
Saab Turbo X has debuted at MPH Show. With revolutionary XWD system introduced in the car that celebrates 30 years of Saab turbocharging. The premiere of the Saab Turbo X, a driver-focused performance car that sets new standards for the brand. Initially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Saab has today announced that only 500 of these limited edition models will be sold.
This model also marks the introduction of XWD, a cutting edge all-wheel drive system that sets performance standards competitors will seek to emulate.
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2008 Saab 93 Australian Launch
The 2008 Saab 93 range was launched today in Australia with a choice between renewable bioethanol, economical diesel or petrol powered engines. The price for the 2008 Saab 93 Sport Sedan starts at $43,400 and goes up to $73,100 for the Aero 2.8TS with 188 kW, 350 Nm of torque and automatic transmission.
The price for the 2008 Saab 93 SportCombi starts at $45,900 and goes as high as $75,600 for the 2008 Saab Aero 2.8TS with 188 kW, 350 Nm of torque and automatic transmission. The 2008 Saab 93 Convertible price for Australia starts at $65,500 and goes up to $93,300 for the 2008 Saab Aero 2.8TS with 188kW, 350 Nm of torque and automatic transmission.
New Saab 9-3 range Renewable, Economical, Responsible
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Brief guide to the SAAB 9000
SAAB management first began thinking about the design for an entirely new car in the 1970s but the same financial constraints that precluded development of a new engine delayed any serious design work. Of course, SAAB were not the only manufacturers concerned about the enormous costs associated with the design and introduction of new models and eventually this resulted in a quadripartite alliance of makers in a venture that became known as the Type 4 project.
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Brabus 2008 Mercedes-Benz E300 D6 Blue
A powerful engine and exemplary environmental friendliness are not mutually exclusive: The motor engineers of BRABUS have developed the BRABUS PowerXtra D6 BLUE performance kit for the new Mercedes E 300 BLUETEC. It boosts power output of the cleanest diesel car on the market by 47 hp / 35 kW. The new BRABUS tuning technology makes BRABUS the first automobile tuner to meet ultra-stringent EURO V exhaust limits which won’t go into effect until 2011. The Mercedes E 300 BLUETEC with BRABUS PowerXtra D6 BLUE tuning stayed below permissible exhaust limits of EURO V by up to 65 percent.
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2008 Saab 9-7X Aero SUV 390hp
The Saab 9-7X brings unique Saab brand characteristics to the midsize SUV segment, including sophisticated styling inside and out, premium design features, and the sporty and spirited performance inherent to Saab vehicles. Since its debut two years ago, more than 12,000 have been sold in the U.S. and Canada. For 2008, Saab adds the Aero model – the symbol of serious Saab performance – to the 9-7X lineup. The limited edition 9-7X Aero takes Saab’s interpretation on the midsize SUV to an entirely new level accelerating the performance aspect of the sophisticated vehicle with a 6.0L V-8, 20-inch wheels and tires, unique paint and custom interior accouterments.
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2007 Saab 9-5
Listen to the publicity blurbs, and you would think that the 9-5 is a brand-new vehicle. Uh, no. This is a pure refresh, incorporating 9X concept car styling, a modestly updated interior, and a range of upgraded engines that include more power for the top-line Aero, now making 256 hp, and a BioPower engine that can run on any mixture of ethanol and gasoline. Saab says that the 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi (wagon to us) have vastly improved chassis dynamics, but that would take a miracle given how long in the tooth the 9-5 truly is.
2006-05-29 — The new look Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi range is further enhanced for Model Year 2007 by the introduction of a more powerful BioPower engine. This follows a series of bold styling changes and chassis upgrades that have combined to give the current range a fresh, more dynamic cutting edge.
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2008 Saab Salomon Aero X Ski Edition
Independent thinking car brand Saab has teamed up with leading sports brand Salomon to launch an innovative new ski. Named the ‘Salomon Aero X’, the ski is inspired by the award winning Saab Aero X concept car and is an expression of Salomon’s very latest technology. The skis add a totally new dimension to the performance of carving as they deliver unrivalled control on demand.
Benoit Saint Venant, Head of Design at Salomon, “This collaboration is testament to the fact that Saab and Salomon complement each other perfectly and understand each other’s independent-minded target audiences. Both brands are celebrating their 60-year anniversary this year and together represent cutting edge design when it comes to sporty, activity-related products.”
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2008 Saab Turbo X Hits Dubai
Giving the driver optimum handling, stability and grip in all driving conditions, the Limited Edition Saab Turbo X is equipped with the XWD (cross wheel drive) system. This intelligent active all-wheel-drive system continuously distributes torque from the award-winning 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine between the front and rear axles and also between the rear wheels.
To optimise traction at take-off, Saab XWD incorporates an innovative pre-emptive engagement of the rear wheels. Unlike conventional all-wheel-drive systems, this eliminates the need to detect front wheel slip before rear drive is activated, contributing to a system which Saab believes sets a new benchmark in all-wheel-drive performance.
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2008 Saab 9-5 Nordic Edition
Saab is celebrating its Scandinavian roots by adding an enhanced value Nordic Edition to the Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi range for Model Year 2008.
Available as an upgrade for all Vector variants, the Nordic Edition* includes the following features as part of an extensive standard specification: a full leather sports interior, a leather/matte aluminum steering wheel, upgraded audio, cruise control, parking assistance, unique 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and an auto-dimming rear- view mirror. The SportCombi also includes matte aluminum roof rails and a storage tray under the rear cargo floor.
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