Saab Aero X Concept - Geneva Preview

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Saab Aero X Concept

I'm not a big Saab fan, but this is Gorgeous!!

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los angeles said:

I agree. looks terrific, forward thinking. Like to know more about the mechanical side, however .... what's the point in designing something as exciting yet not putting it into production? "The thing is, our customers are used to our cars being dull and boring with no design flare at all, so this simply isn't in the Saab tradition. Our motto is, one backward step at a time." Saab spokesperson.

Aero X Details

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los angeles said:

I agree. looks terrific, forward thinking. Like to know more about the mechanical side

Details of the oily bits of the Aero-X from the Saab Press release.

Saab Aero X
Technical Specifications and Performance

Chassis:
Sports Coupé two-seater format, monocoque steel construction
Rear opening cockpit canopy, carbon fiber bodywork

Engine:
Front, longitudinally-mounted behind front axle
Saab BioPower 2.8-litre V6 turbo. 24-valve, four OHC.
All aluminium construction. E100 fuel. 12:1 compression ratio.
VVT, exhaust and inlet. SIDI (Spark Ignited Direct Injection).
Twin VGT (Variable Geometry Turbine) turbochargers. 1.0 bar max. boost
Dry sump lubrication.
Max. power: 400 bhp @ 5,000 rpm (EEC)
Max. torque: 500 Nm @ 2,000 - 5,000 rpm (EEC)

Engine management:
32-bit, ignition timing, fuel injection, turbo boost pressure, air mass measurement, throttle setting. Secondary air injection for quick catalysts warm up

Transmission:
Seven-speed, automated manual transmission with double clutch system.
Sequential gear changes via the steering wheel paddles.
All-wheel-drive through multi-plate clutch, variable front/rear torque split.
Suspension:
Front: Double wishbones, coil springs, elec.adj. dampers, anti-roll bar.
Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, elec. adj. dampers, anti-roll bar.
Saab Active Chassis: continuously adjustable damping control.

Steering:
Rack and pinion, hydraulic power-assisted.

Brakes:
380 mm ventilated discs front/rear
ABS, MBA, EBD, electronic stability control.

Wheels/Tires:
Front: 22 x 9.0 inch, multi-spoke alloy / 265/30 mm
Rear: 23 x 11.5 inch, multi-spoke alloy / 325/25 mm

Kerb weight:
1,500 kilos (projected). F/R distribution: 50/50 %

External dimensions:
Length: 4675 mm
Width: 1918 mm
Height: 1276 mm
Track: 1599 mm (f), 1579 mm (r)
Wheelbase: 2795 mm

Performance (projected):
0 - 100 kph: 4.9 secs
Top Speed: 250 kph (limited)