SAAB has just released a new promotional video of their Aero-X concept. Powered by a twin-turbo, 2.8L BioPower V6 engine -- producing 400hp @ 5000rpm and 369 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm -- this concept is all about eye candy, with a cockpit canopy (replaces doors and windscreen pillars) that gives the driver full 180-degree views. Video after the jump.
With weight-saving carbon fiber bodywork, a lightweight powertrain, electronically-controlled suspension and all-wheel drive, the Saab Aero X is an exciting driver's car that promises a level of performance to match its looks. Computer simulations anticipate zero to 100 kph in just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 kph (limited)
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Posted at 08/07/2006 01:40am by
tapac333
I think Saab is taking their Made by Airplane Design theme a little too seriously. They need to focus on building better cars, with more widespread parts for repair, not flashy cars that will never fly. you cant even open 1 door without lifting the canopy, and i can already forsee how expensive repairs will be for the damb thing
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Posted at 08/07/2006 01:40am by
kayne001
nice looking car concept, although I think youshould open the front by sliding it forward instead of up.
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Posted at 08/07/2006 02:30am by
jasper
and youl also know that this is more like a super car so it will not be a cheap car. so it can cost a vew euro's to repair and also parts in the eu are not so hard to get for a saab maybe in the states but there you have the same problem whit Alpha Romeo parts.
i think its a super cool looking car like de design only i hope it hade a V8 Bi Feul that whould just give it that mutch more power.
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Posted at 08/07/2006 09:16am by
Riz
The video was more about ice and water than car itself, i dont anything special, the roof slides in front, shouldnt it slide back? and they have not even showed it moving! anyone can create a model out of steel, making it work and move is that matters :P and yea they are more worried about their aero experience than car manufacturing.
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Posted at 08/07/2006 09:59am by
Will
that was pointless, the design is pointless.
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Posted at 08/07/2006 4:17pm by
Ichigo: Noterat » Promovideo för SAAB Aero X
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Posted at 08/07/2006 8:33pm by
Motorpasión
Saab Aero X Concept, el vídeo promocional
Ya habíamos visto las fotos oficiales, su estancia en el salón de Ginebra y como repostaba gasolina, pero lo que aún no habíamos visto era algún vídeo del Saab Aero X Concept. Vía | TechEBlog En MotorPasion | Saab Aero-X Concept, nuevas imágen...
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Posted at 08/08/2006 01:12am by
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