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SAAB: Sweden Bites in Paris

Cornelia Fulk

Saab shows with the 9-X Air concept at the Paris Motor Show as a future convertible from the Swedish automaker. Besides the world premiere of the 9-X Air Concept Saab extended the offer of the highly regarded and acclaimed XWD all-wheel drive and presents models with the environmentally conscious BioPower technology.

The Air Edition of the 9-3 convertible, the Swedish premium car manufacturer is already making in the mood for next spring. The 9-4X BioPower Concept rounds out the portfolio on the Saab stand of the Paris Motor Show and is preparing to enter the mark in the crossover segment.

with the world premiere of the Saab 9-X Air breaks in spectacular, four-seat convertible with the conventional design. The new Canopy Top Ragtop refers to the arc-shaped curved C-pillar support and has already been patented. Together with a separate, independent from the retractable roof, rear window, they provide a "glass house" effect. This creates open-top driving fun without the usual wind turbulence. The 9-X Air concept combines sports car-like proportions with the distinctive front design. The concept car is powered by the 1.4-liter BioPower engine in the 9-X BioHybrid sister model.

addition to the top engine, the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi, the 280 hp (206 kW) 2.8 Turbo V6, the XWD drive in the model year The 2009 in the 2.0-liter turbo models with 210 hp (154 kW). The all-aluminum four-cylinder engine delivers a impressive torque of 300 Nm at 2,500 rpm. Customers of the Swedish car manufacturer can now combine the typical Saab turbo power equipment in all versions of the 9-3 range, from linear and Scandic on Vector and Aero, with the XWD drive. The electronic locking differential eLSD and various sports packages with sports suspension are also available.

With the 9-3 Convertible Air Edition can come the next spring. From 2009, the Air Edition comes with new front and interior design as well as with the 18-inch alloy wheels of the Saab top athlete Turbo X at the start. For the launch are available with gasoline, diesel and BioPower aggregates all three fuel alternatives to choose from.

The issue of environment is very important to the Swedes. Saab is not for nothing is the largest manufacturer of so-called flex-fuel models. Cars that can run on bioethanol and petrol in any mix ratio. The BioPower turbo engines deliver the renewable fuel bioethanol (E85) more capacity at lower CO 2 emissions. is the environmentally-friendly drive is now available for the Aero-top version of the 9-3 range. The 2.0-liter turbo engine produces 200 hp in the tank with E85 (147 kW) compared to 175 hp (129 kW) in the ordinary gasoline.

With the 9-4X BioPower Concept Saab wants to enter into the crossover segment. The concept vehicle is specifically tailored to an active and athletic clientele. This responsible driving fun and also multifunctional car are in charge with unconventional solutions focus. The dynamic front and interior design was borrowed from the Aero X. Driven to optimize the new concept car from a 300-hp 2.0-liter BioPower turbo, which shows the potential of engine rightsizing. The state of the art Saab XWD all-wheel drive handling and ensures driving enjoyment with maximum active safety.

delivers The top of the 9-3 range now 280 hp (206 kW) and 400 Nm of torque - with either front-or all-wheel drive Saab XWD. A limited edition Turbo X developed specifically for the sports suspension is available in conjunction with XWD.