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Saab Stockholm Motor Show Highlights Review

March 2006
Filed under: SAAB Car News | SAAB Headlines

Saab Aero X concept car, Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, Saab 9-3 Convertible 20 Years Edition and 1.9TiD engine for Saab 9-3 Convertible range

March 29, 2006

Stockholm, Sweden -- The Saab Aero X concept car is an exciting two-seater sports coupé drawing inspiration from Saab's aircraft heritage and its Scandinavian design tradition. It previews the introduction of a more progressive Saab design language.

The Saab Aero X concept car

2006-03-30

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Innovative features of the Saab Aero X Concept include:

- Opening canopy eliminating doors and windshield pillars
- 3-D instrument illumination echoing Swedish glass making techniques
- 400 bhp BioPower 2.8V6 turbo engine using E100 fuel
- Surprising functionality with rear drawer stowage


· World Premiere: Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept

Read release about the Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept here.

The Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept brings together the performance advantages of bioethanol fuel and electric power to create the world's first fossil-free hybrid vehicle. Packing formidable pulling power from its 260 bhp (191 kW) 2.0-liter turbo BioPower engine and 53kW electric motors, the Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept can briefly generate torque values three times greater than its gasoline-only equivalent. It is a sporty combination that makes for enhanced performance as well as greater fuel economy. Main features include:

- Innovative hybrid system based on pure bioethanol
- Zero fossil CO2 emissions in all modes
- 260 bhp Saab BioPower engine running on E100 fuel
- Fuel saving 'Zero Mode' for city driving on electric power only
- Energy saving features including regenerative braking
- Space efficient modular design uses existing vehicle architecture
- All-wheel-drive for improved traction

The Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept making its world premiere at the Stockholm Motor Show (March 30 - April 9, 2006)
Read more about the Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept here.

· Saab 9-3 Convertible 20 Years Edition

A celebration of two decades of success with more than 240,000 cars sold since the first Convertible was launched in 1986. The 20 Years Edition features a unique electric blue metallic paint finish, including color-keyed tonneau cover, door trims and handles, and leather seating also trimmed in electric blue. On sale now, it is available in Vector and Aero specifications.


· Introduction of 1.9TiD engine for Saab 9-3 Convertible range

This powerful yet frugal 150bhp turbo diesel broadens the appeal of the Saab 9-3 Convertible range still further. Available in Linear or Vector specifications, with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions and an advanced maintenance-free particulate filter, the 1.9TiD delivers sporty performance with fuel economy of 6.3 l/100km over the combined cycle.

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