Archive for February, 2006
Tuesday Snippets - Aero-X Microsite
There’s a fair chance that this site might go off the air for a few hours on February 28. If so, it’ll be back up on March 1st, EST in the US. It’s just a bandwidth thing. That’s why I haven’t posted many Aero-X pictures since the release - big pics are bandwidth killers and [...]
Aero-X feedback
Now that some of the ice has melted, it’s interesting to see what the press and a lot of other pundits are writing about the Saab Aero-X concept:
Edmunds: Saab Blows The Doors Off With Concept Debut in Geneva - "Saab’s "Born From Jets" marketing campaign appears to be more than just talk. Response to [...]
Aero-X unveiled
The Aero-X has been unveiled in Geneva. Some of you that relied on my advice as to timing may have missed the live feed. I got up at 4.15 a.m and missed it myself. Checking my inbox at 4.36 I found the following from GM Communications:
Steven,
Less than an hour before the scheduled start, I have [...]
Aero-X - In Summary
Saab Aero X Concept Showcases Future Design Themes
• Inspired by aviation and Scandinavian brand heritage • Previews more progressive design language• Innovative opening canopy eliminates doors and windshield pillars• ’Green Power’ from 400 bhp BioPower engine using 100% bioethanol fuel
The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saab’s aviation and Scandinavian roots to make [...]
Aero-X - Specs and performance
Chassis:Sports Coupé two-seater format, monocoque steel constructionRear opening cockpit canopy, carbon fiber bodywork
Engine:Front, longitudinally-mounted behind front axleSaab 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. boostDry sump lubrication.Max. power: 400 bhp @ 5,000 [...]
Aero-X - Expression
Brand Building Role
The Saab Aero X is a radical demonstration of the power of the Saab brand to inspire design themes and features that could appear in the Saab cars of tomorrow. It is the latest in a series of concepts from Saab.
The Aero X was created as a graphic answer to a simple [...]
Aero-X - Powerplant
Saab BioPower for ‘Green Performance’
On the ground and in the air, the Aero X promises exceptional levels of performance. The BioPower V6 twin-turbo engine not only delivers impressive power, it also offers the prospect of zero fossil CO2 emissions.
• Next step in Saab BioPower technology• 400 bhp, 2.8-liter V6 engine• 100% bioethanol for zero fossil [...]
Aero-X - Interior Design
Shedding New Light on Interior Design
The cockpit of the Saab Aero X reflects the aircraft metaphor of its exterior, blending Scandinavian design traditions with an uncompromising interpretation of how the interior of a high performance car from Saab should look.
• Pillar-less windshield for optimum vision• ’Clear zone’ fascia design replaces stylized detailing • Innovative 3-D [...]
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