December 7, 200718 yr I didn't see any interesting posts on the upcoming Turbo-x or Black Turbo so here it is. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-saab-turbo-x/391859/ supposed to be limited production 280 HP turbo V-6 with XWD... 0-6 mph in 5.7 sec Intelligent Saab XWD for superb handling and roadholding Rear eLSD gives torque transfer up to 40% between wheels 2.8 V6 Turbo with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing Sports tuned chassis optimizes all-wheel-drive benefits 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)
December 8, 200718 yr Would've been so good if they took the opportunity to release a coupe version. But nonetheless this one's hot.
December 8, 200718 yr i could really love a car like this. yummy. i hope the upcoming new 9-5 has a performance option and cross wheel drive like this.
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