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Saab first introduced its Turbo X to Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show that took place last month. As for October, the Turbo X makes an appearance in Australia as the all-wheel drive vehicle is displayed at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The Turbo X is said to be a testimony on Saab’s advancement when it comes to turbocharging. It features limited black edition models that bring back to mind the allure of the first black 900 Turbo.

For the time being, 30 Turbo X models are released to the Australian Saab enthusiasts. Thirty Turbo X to commemorate the 30 years that passed since Saab introduced its first turbocharged car. It happened thirty years ago at the Frankfurt Show, which is not surprising at all for Saab is a Swedish brand. Apart from the 30 Turbo X models that are made available for Australian Saab buyers, there are also 25 Sport Sedans as well as 5 SportCombi vehicles that are estimated to be shipped to Australia by June 2008.

The Turbo X features the latest from Saab’s AWD technology as well as Saab’s XWD system. Aside from this, it can generate up to 400Nm torque with its 206kW 2.8V6 Saab engine. The 30 Turbo X models will likely sell out in no time for aside from the advance technology that came into the making of it, it features active management that enables the vehicle to split the torque delivery between the axles as well as the rear wheels. As an effect, the one behind the wheel has better control of the chassis topped with the ability to tune the vehicle’s suspension that, among Saab vehicles, is quite unique to a Turbo X.

The Turbo X is only available in jet black. It has a front grille as well as an exterior that is accented by a matte grey titanium-like finish. Apart from this, it is equipped with an air intake that reduces drag and increases the engine’s overall performance.

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The Scandinavian’s simplistic and sophisticated design is very evident in the latest offering of the Swedish automaker Saab tagged as the Saab Turbo X. This high-end model has recently graced the first press day of the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show.

In 1977, the turbocharged Saab model has made its debut in the same Germany-held auto show as the Saab 99 Turbo. Exactly thirty years later, an upgraded and more powerful Saab Turbo X, which has an all-wheel-drive system, was presented to the world media. That day marked the birth of the turbocharged technology in the automobile industry. According to Saab, this auto great find is the means of extracting more power and efficiency from production engine. In addition to that, a vehicle that has been equipped with such technology will have a much lightweight engine. Moreover, aside from weighing less, this turbocharged engine is way smaller and more fuel efficient compared to those non-turbo engines. The turbocharged engine also derives more power by exploiting the engine coming form an engine’s exhaust gas flow. With that process engine process, wasted energy is sure to be recycled because of this engine technology found in the Saab’s Turbocharged model.

Where did this Swedish company got the idea of equipping turbocharged engines in vehicles? From Saab’s aircraft design background, the automaker took the idea of the turbocharged engines, which are utilized to endure the effects of thin air during flight. Moreover, Saab’s trucks have already been using turbochargers that have heavy-duty diesel engines even before this technology has reached the company’s passenger cars.

Aside from the turbocharging technology, the Swedish automaker has also a strong commitment in trimming down the Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels by equipping the vehicle with the Saab BioPower engines. This technology will not only minimize the noxious emissions, but will still provide more power for the automobile.

After exactly three decades, the Swedish automaker Saab came out with the latest turbocharged vehicle named as the Saab Turbo X in the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show last September 11.

Aside from being a sight to behold, the sleek black passenger car (or sport wagon) of Saab has been geared with top-caliber auto parts that will ensure the high-performance of the Turbo X. Setting aside its turbocharged engine, the four-wheel machine has been equipped with a V6 turbo engine that can guarantee up to a 280-horsepower strength. The beefed up engine of the Saab Turbo X is also capable of an acceleration of zero to 100kph in just 5.7 seconds. To back up the speeding prowess of this latest Saab model, the vehicle has the suspension parts to boast about. A more tuned up suspension parts and powertrain settings plus the enhanced aerodynamic quality of the Turbo X make this machine more powerful.

For a better road handling and stability, the Saab Turbo X has also been geared with the XWD that actively splits torque distribution between both rear wheels and axles. Furthermore, this Saab model’s sports tuned chassis, which has been lowered by 10 mm, will greatly contribute to the performance of the all-wheel-drive system. The more rigid dampers and springs will also prevent extra movement, especially in an off-road drive, from occurring. For this powerful Saab Turbo X, a beefed up brake system was utilized. Larger brake discs have been fitted in this particular Saab model for that much needed stopping power.

The 18-inch alloy wheels have been geared in both the sedan or sport wagon Saab Turbo X. The first batch of the Saab Turbo X is expected to come out in the market in the second quarter of 2008.

With the Saab BioPower 9-5 2.0t model, Swedish car brand Saab attempts to be environment-friendly.

The Saab 9-5 BioPower is a flex fuel car that can run on the environmentally-friendly yet potent fuel, bioethanol, or on pure petrol or any combination of the two.

The BioPower is intended to save fossil fuels and lessen harmful emissions. The use of alternative fuel bioethanol is one of the latest options in fighting air pollution, and Saab’s 9-5 is among the first cars to utilize it. The BioPower range allows the model’s two-liter engine to also run on unleaded gas. That means if bioethanol is not available petrol can be used. The ingenious engine management will take care of the rest, maximizing performance from the resulting mixture.

Saab uses the ethanol-petrol mixture called gasohol or E85 with the 9-5 BioPower. Made of 15 percent ethanol blended with petrol, gasohol was first introduced in Denmark in 1989.As a result, the environment reaps gains by the 50 to 70 percent less carbon emission compared to the traditional unleaded.

Saab estimates a 20-percent gain in brake horsepower and a 16-percent boost to torque with the BioPower model. The addition of a small amount of petrol helps the engine under cold start conditions. With the sky-rocketing oil prices, motorists could make long-term savings, get better performance, and help the environment by switching to BioPower.

With 11,000 BioPower cars sold last year, the figure is seen to increase by 3,000 this year as Sweden is giving drivers big incentives to go green. No tax on biofuel, free parking in cities, no congestion charges, and a 20 percent company car rebate are just some of the perks that come with owning environment-friendly cars like the BioPower.

For the first time, Swedish car brand Saab moves into the finest midsize wagon segment by fusing distinctive design, sporty driving dynamics, and the functionality of a five-door vehicle—all in the new Saab 9-3 SportCombi.

The new model caters to customers who go for versatility of a wagon that comes with smart load-carrying features and a spacious cargo area, without compromising their desire for driving satisfaction.

The 2007 Saab model inherits the signature appearance of the 9-3 line-up with its cohesive five-door styling and solid, muscular stance. But the emphasis of the car’s interior is on the driver’s experience in terms of simplicity. Under the SportCombi’s hood is the two-liter, DOHC, inline four-cylinder, 210-horsepower turbo engine with a six-speed manual transmission.Saab’s reputation for offering sporty, versatile cars is well illustrated by the SportCombi’s strong and compact proportions. It is available in various colors, including Titan gray metallic, chilli red metallic, fusion blue metallic, polar white, and black.

The SportCombi has a lot to say when it comes to safety. It has electronic traction control, stability control, front, side and roof-rail airbags, ABS brakes, active head restraints, a brake-assist system, remote keyless entry, central locking, and anti-theft device.

The new model also offers a kind of “infotainment,” which includes a CD player and auxiliary audio input standard. The Saab Infotainment CD Changer adds an in-dash 6-disc CD changer and the Saab Infotainment Plus adds a GPS sat navigation system with 6.5-inch touch screen.

The 9-3 SportCombi has zero lift levels at both axles (0.00 Clf and 0.00 Clr). The car has a drag coefficient of 0.33, impressive high-speed stability, and a standard integrated rear roof spoiler.