Saab 9-3 Turbo X 2008 Overview
Owners of the new Saab Turbo X will receive a personal welcome when the ignition is switched on.
Ready to take off flashes on the main instrument display with the owner's name and the vehicle's production number.
The evil-looking Turbo X will be released next month with all-wheel drive, resurrecting the spirit of the 1980 Black Turbo Saab of the 900s.
Only 30 Turbo X vehicles will be produced in Australia and New Zealand, with 25 sports sedans priced at $88,800 (with manual transmission) and $91,300 (car) and five SportCombi models priced at $91,300 (with manual transmission) and USD 92,800 XNUMX (car) will arrive before September.
GM Premium Brands communications manager Emily Perry said they have three confirmed orders for the Turbo X.
Perry said the Turbo X AWD technology will be available in the all-wheel-drive Aero version later in the year.
“So by Christmas you can choose the current 188kW FWD Aero or 206kW XWD Aero,” she said.
However, the Turbo X will include unique features that won't be available in the standard XWD Aero, such as an electronic limited slip differential, but it will be an option.
The Turbo X is powered by a 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine and features Saab's Cross-Wheel-Drive technology, which allows torque to be distributed to both sides of the rear axle via an electronically controlled limited slip differential. stability control and traction control systems.
To optimize traction at launch, the Saab XWD includes rear-wheel pre-engagement, eliminating the need to detect front wheel slip before engaging rear-wheel drive.
It also has an active limited-slip rear differential; which can transfer up to 50 percent of the maximum rear torque between rear wheels that have ever had more grip.
The Turbo X also features a retuned suspension, an electronic chassis, special throttle and transmission settings, and distinct styling.
All cars will be black, while the front grille and all exterior details will be matte gray, reminiscent of titanium.
Up front, there is a deeper spoiler and integrated air intake, while at the rear, a reshaped bumper and inset panel lowers the airflow split point to reduce drag and improve vehicle stability at high speed.
The Sports Sedan features a rear spoiler that widens the trunk line, reducing high-speed lift at the rear axle, while the SportCombi has a similar spoiler that widens the rear roofline.
They sit on 18-inch three-spoke titanium-like alloys (19-inch are available as a factory option for $2250) and have diamond-shaped twin tailpipes.
The black theme continues in the cabin with black leather upholstery (premium upholstery costs $4000 extra), as well as carbon fiber panel, door inserts, glove box and shift console.
The Turbo X boost gauge is a replica of the original 900 Turbo display.
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Audi A5 3.2 FSI
Cost: $91,900
Engine: aluminium, 3197 cu. cc, 24 valves, direct injection, DOHC V6
Power: 195 kW at 6500 rpm
Torque: 330 Nm at 3000-5000 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed multitronic continuously variable transmission with DRP sports program, front-wheel drive with electronic stabilization
Suspension: 5-link (front), independent, trapezoidal (rear)
brakes: dual circuit braking system, ABS, EBD, ESP, brake booster, tandem brake booster
Wheels: Cast alloys 7.5J x 17
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds
Fuel: AI 95, tank 65 l.
Economy: 8.7l / 100km
Carbon emissions: 207g / km
Options: metallic paint $1600, 18-inch wheels $1350, sports seats $800, memory seats $1300, and a B&O sound system $1550.
