The beautiful Saab Turbo X will be unveiled at the coming Frankfurt Motorshow. Featuring xWD<b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b> (all-wheel-drive system) and electronic limited slip differential (eLSD), the car now grips and maintains an evenly distributed power.
Under the hood, is a 2.8 litre V6 producing 280bhp and 400 Nm of torque. The car does 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Saab Turbo X will be available in both manual and automatic transmission.
Exterior includes twin tailed exhaust and Saab 6 spoked wheels. Inside the car, there's luxurious leathering and GPS navigation system.
Technical specifications:
Engine:
2792cc. V6. Aluminum cylinder heads and block. Twin-scroll turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 24-valve.
Variable valve timing (inlet). Dual-mass flywheel. Bosch Motronic ECM
Max power: 280 hp (206 kW) @ 5,500 rpm. Max. torque: 400 Nm @ 2,150 - 4,500 rpm
Bore/stroke: 89.0/74.8 mm. Compression Ratio: 9.5: 1. Max. Boost Pressure: 0.8 bar.
Transmission:
Saab XWD, all-wheel-drive. Electronic rear limited-slip differential (eLSD)
6-speed manual or automatic gearbox
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts and gas shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Hydroformed sub-frame.
Rear: Indep, four link, incl. toe-link. Coil springs and self-levelling shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Sub-frame.
Steering:
Rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance. Turning circle (curb to curb): 11.7m.Lock to lock: 2.75 turns
Wheels, Tires:
18 x 7.5″ , 235/45R18,
19 x 7.5″ , 235/40R19,
Brakes:
Hydraulic, dual circuit, vacuum booster. Discs: 345 mm / 292 mm (all ventilated)
Performance Data
(preliminary figures)
0 - 100 kph:
Sport Sedan: 5.7 secs (manual)
SportCombi: 5.9 secs (manual)
80 - 120 kph (5th gear):
Sport Sedan: 7.9 secs
SportCombi: 8.3 secs
Top Speed:
Sport Sedan: 250 kph (manual)
SportCombi: 250 kph (manual)
Fuel consumption/CO2 (combined cycle, L/100km):
Sport Sedan: 10.9 / 259 gm/km (manual)
SportCombi: 11.0 / 263 gm/km (manual)
This limited edition will be produced as much as 2,000 units worldwide and expected on sale early of 2008. Pricing yet to be announced by the officials.
Source: TrollhattanSaab.net
