Pricing for Limited Edition Saab Turbo X Revealed

MPH 2007 will be able to witness the UK premier of the driver-focused performance car that sets new standards for Saab--the Turbo X. First launched last September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Saab Turbo X will be offered in a limited number of 500 and will be sold in the UK. The prices will start from £32,495.

The Saab Turbo X will also mark the introduction of Saab’s cutting-edge all-wheel-drive system, the XWD that is expected to set the standards which competitors will likely imitate.

The Turbo X revs up 400 Nm of torque from its 280hp 2.8 V6 turbo engine making this vehicle as the ultimate performance expression of the new Saab 9-3 range. The XWD has an active management system that enables the split of torque delivered between axles and between the rear wheels. Such responsive system showcased a never before seen level of driver involvement and dynamic chassis control that is not witness before in Saab.

The Managing Director of Saab Great Britain, Jonathan Nash said that the MPH is considered as one of the high points of the automotive calendar which makes it only fitting to choose it for the debut of the Turbo X.

The Saab Turbo X is offered in Saloon or SportWagon body styles and will come complete with Saab repair manuals. Interested customers are now welcomed to place their order. First deliveries are expected early next year.

Technical Specifications

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)