Saab Aero-X
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| Saab Aero-X | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saab Automobile |
| Production | 2006 (Concept car) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 1-doorcoupe |
| Layout | All-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Canopy doors |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.8 L twinturbochargedV6 |
| Transmission | 7-speedautomated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm (110.0 in) |
| Length | 4,675 mm (184.1 in) |
| Width | 1,918 mm (75.5 in) |
| Height | 1,276 mm (50.2 in) |
TheSaab Aero-Xis aconcept carbuilt bySaab,which was unveiled at the 2006Salon International de l'Auto.
It is powered by a 2.8 L twinturbochargedV6running on pureethanolthat produces 298 kW (400 hp). The 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time was predicted to be 4.9 seconds[1]and the top speed is 255 km/h (158 mph). It has a seven speedmanual transmissioncontrolled by paddles on the steering wheel.
Like the laterSaab Turbo X,the Aero-X hasfour wheel drive.Thedoorsandwindscreenare connected, so instead of using conventional doors or evengullwing doors,it uses acockpit canopywhere the entire top section of the car is opened. This offers the Aero X's driver full 180 degree vision, and also facilitates entry and exit from its low slung cabin. The body is made ofcarbon fiber.
The suspension is electronically controlled. Even though it is a two seatsports car,it has reasonable storage, as the rear features two storage facilities, with a conventional hatchback and sliding drawer underneath. The interior offers "clean Scandinavian interior design". The car has no ordinary dials and buttons; instead, data is displayed on acrylic 'clear zones' in graphic 3D images. All interior and exterior lights utilizeLEDs.
Although only aconcept car,it has been well received, with many fans calling for its production.Victor Mullerresponded on the SaabsUnited.com website, saying that it is not a priority for the company right now.[2]
"This study shows how the strength of the Saab brand heritage can inspire bold, innovative design", saidBryan Nesbitt,the Executive Director of GM Design Europe: "As we move forward with new Saab product, we will remain focused on carefully cultivating this brand equity in the context of Scandinavian design values".
"This concept shows the exciting possibilities that are open to us as we evolve a more progressive design language for the Saab brand", saidJan Åke Jonsson,Saab's Managing Director. "Our designers, engineers and marketers in Sweden are ideally placed to nurture and communicate the unique DNA of the Saab brand. Their work will ensure that future product proposals express core qualities, such as progressive design, sporty performance and emotional functionality, in a way that is specific to Saab." Elements of the cars frontal design have emerged in later Saab models, notably the design refresh of theSaab 9-3 Sports Sedan,the second generationSaab 9-5and theSaab 9-4X.
The Aero-X was rumored to make its cinematic début inTransformers: Revenge of the Fallen,with fans speculating that it may be used for theAutobotWheeljack.[3]However, it was not used.
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Interior
References
[edit]- ^"AeroX".Saabusa.com.Retrieved2010-09-27.
- ^"Saabs United — [https://www.autoworld.pw/2023/06/16/saab-aero-x-ahead-of-its-time-and-revolutionary/ Saab Cars and News Blog]".Saabsunited.com. 2009-01-12.Retrieved2010-09-27.
{{cite web}}:External link in|title= - ^"Saab Aero-X Debuts in Transformers Sequel - 2009".Saab History. 2008-04-01.