2006 Saab Aero X Concept

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Geneva, February 27, 2006 - Saab broke the ice tonight on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show by creating a Scandinavian atmosphere to reveal its stunning Aero X Concept car at the GM Premiere Night.

The Aero X is an exciting sports coupé that harnesses the power of Saab's aircraft and Scandinavian design roots. Its innovative features include an aircraft-style cockpit canopy, eliminating the need for doors, and a 400 bhp, twin-turbo, V6 BioPower engine fuelled by pure bioethanol, giving zero fossil CO2 emissions.

This two-seater sports coupe breaks with design convention both outside and inside. First, there are no doors or windshield pillars. That's because the Saab Aero X adopts a cockpit canopy, just as you would see on a jet aircraft. It offers the Aero X pilot full 180 degree vision

Inside, the cabin utilizes techniques derived from Swedish glass and precision instrument making to display data in graphic 3-D images on glass-like acrylic 'clear zones', eliminating conventional dials and switches.

Thrust for the all-wheel-drive Saab Aero X also comes from a powerplant with a difference. The 400 bhp, twin-turbo, BioPower V6 engine is fueled entirely by bioethanol, a sustainable energy source that is kinder to the environment by cutting fossil CO2 emissions.

With weight-saving carbon fiber bodywork, a lightweight powertrain, electronically-controlled suspension and all-wheel drive, the Saab Aero X is an exciting driver's car that promises a level of performance to match its looks. Computer simulations anticipate zero to 100 kph in just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 kph (limited).

Anthony Lo, Director of Advanced Design GM Europe, who led the Aero X design team, said: ''This car is what you get when you allow designers to take Saab´s rich heritage and dream. But the Aero X is much more than that - it's a canvas to explore the potential signature cues for Saab's next generation product portfolio.''

Specifications

engine BioPower V6 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
aspiration Turbocharger w/Variable Geometry Turbine
valvetrain OHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Injection
compression 12:1
power 298.3 kw / 400 bhp @ 5000 rpm
bhp/weight 266.67 bhp per weight
torque 500 nm / 368.8 ft lbs @ 2000-5000 rpm
drive wheels AWD
body / frame Carbon Fibre body over Steel Monocoque
front brakes Vented Discs w/ABS, EBD
f brake size 380 mm / 15.0 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/ABS, EBD
r brake size 380 mm / 15.0 in
front wheels F 55.9 x 22.9 cm / 22 x 9.0 in
rear wheels R 58.4 x 29.2 cm / 23 x 11.5 in
front tire size 265/30-22
rear tire size 325/25 -23
steering Rack & Pinion
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Elec Adj Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Multi-Link w/Coil Springs, Elec Adj Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
weight 1500 kg / 3307 lbs
wheelbase 2795 mm / 110.0 in
front track 40615 mm / 1599 in
rear track 1579 mm / 62.2 in
length 4675 mm / 184.1 in
width 1918 mm / 75.5 in
height 1276 mm / 50.2 in
transmission 7-Speed Auto
top speed 250 kph / 155.3 mph
0 - 60 mph 4.8 seconds

2006 Saab Aero X Concept
2006 Saab Aero X Concept
2006 Saab Aero X Concept