Saab is going to unveil a new "Turbo X" model of the new 9-3 at the Frankfurt Motor Show that will draw inspiration from Saab's 99 and 900 "Black Turbo" models.
The release of the "Turbo X" marks the anniversary of the 30th anniversary of Saab's first turbo model that was unveiled at Frankfurt Show in 1977.
Details about the limited edition car will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, although it is rumored that the new model could put out over 300hp.
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Press Release:
* Saab unveils the Turbo X
* Celebration of 30 years at the forefront of turbocharging technology
* Saab to replicate classic ‘Black Turbo’ models, available as a limited edition
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.
It was at Frankfurt in 1977 that Saab surprised the automotive world when it revealed its first turbocharged model. It set a performance trend that others were to follow. Now the innovative features of the new Saab ‘Black Turbo’ are also expected to attract widespread imitation.
Further details of the Saab Turbo X will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Comments (7)
Saab is still in business? Does anyone even buy Saabs? Here's an idea, since Chrysler group is free from Mercedes, maybe they should pick up Saab from GM so at least they would have a European division. Besides, GM already has Opel, why they have Saab I have no idea.
Posted by Clayton | August 10, 2007 3:38 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 15:38
Saab is only in trouble because GM desperately tried to "Chevrolize" them. That's seen most embarrassingly in that awful Trailblazer clone, the 9-7 X. Everything from the A-pillar back is clearly Chevy. GM is just now waking up to the fact that people aren't going to buy luxury cars with Cobalt guts. If GM allows Saab to rediscover their own niche, and allows them some engine and design leeway, Saab will definitely be back.
Posted by WS | August 10, 2007 3:51 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 15:51
Saab is not a profitable unit for GM. They don't sell many cars at all. We already know that Saab has been on the chopping block at GM for some time.
Saab's were once interesting and unique vehicles. Now... not so much... The interiors were 'funky' for the 80's and 90's, but now, there is just nothing funky about them at all.
Saab just needs to die, or get interesting fast.
Posted by Scotty | August 10, 2007 3:58 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 15:58
300HP+ front wheel drive??? Torque Steer?
The 9-3 looks great just needs rear wheel drive or AWD.
Posted by TK | August 10, 2007 4:47 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 16:47
You can combat torque steer. Ideal way might be equal-length CV halfshafts. But there are other things they can do.
Posted by Alexvrb | August 10, 2007 10:37 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 22:37
There wont be torque steer on this baby. It has the new 4X- 4-wheel drive system that the reviewers say are fantastic.
Maybe Saab is on the right path now.
If the only make a gearbox that holds together, that is....
Posted by Perzy | August 11, 2007 2:02 PM
Posted on August 11, 2007 14:02
Looks like Saab is back in business. What would be required is to build a momentum and keep it going.
Posted by harsh | August 13, 2007 2:11 AM
Posted on August 13, 2007 02:11