Saab Oz releases official Black Turbo info - gets sexy
When the 2008 Saab 9-3 was first seen in Aero form, in black, many of you wondered what it might look like without all that titanium-look trim around the foglights etc.
The answer: it’d look very sexy indeed.
Last week I broke the news that Saab Australia would be selling a limited number of special edition vehicles that they’re calling Black Turbo. These have been devised to celebrate the release of the Turbo X to the market, and they add around $6,000 value to the car.
Check out the look!!
As per the details from last week’s post, here’s what you’re looking at:
It’s based on a 2.0t BioPower Linear Sport Sedan, will be Black in color (as opposed to Jet Black metallic) with either a black or parchment interior, and will offer around $6,000 worth of stuff for just $2,000. There’s going to be a limit of just 50 of these vehicles here in Australia and you can expect to see them marketed in May and June.
The extra features include:
- Rear spoiler
Front spoiler
Front fog lamps
18-inch wheels (ALU65)
Metallic finish mirrors
Sentronic paddle shifters on steering wheel
Sports chassis
Unique interior mats
unique sill badging
The price for this will be A$48,900 and that’s a pretty decent value when you consider the base model Linear (auto) without all that stuff is just $2,000 less.
Saab Australia has udpated their website and included an offer page for the Black Turbo. My initial information indicated that there would be a limited quantity of fifty of these, but I don’t see anything about that on the mini-site, so I assume it’s limited time only until 30 June.
There’s a test drive offer as well, which looks mighty inviting…..
Saab are also offering an accessories pack on Saabs sold up to May 31st that aren’t Black Turbos.
Check out the web page for all the details.
Se-xy.
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So all you’d need to do was noodle on down to Elkparts & take your choice of ECU upgrade for a crackin’ set of wheels at a (for a welcome change in Australia) great price. But deep, deep in your heart, when you lie awake at night and the moon outside is gleaming off your imposter Black Turbo roof…….you’ll know you got off at Redfern.
Apologies to the wider world for the Sydney reference.
Love it PT, love it
The 9-3 looks GREAT without all the extra chrome bits. What a difference!
I think it looks stunning either way - chrome or without! I really like these rims, looks great!
It seems that they´re using Silver (Snow silver?) front spoiler. That makes me wonder how black/dark grey spoiler would look on a silver car (non Aero)? That spoiler is for Linear & Vector only.
What a neat idea to build their own black Turbo. I like it!
Its true, there is a Limit of 50 for the whole of Australia.
Saab has some great offers in place for Oz. Free on roads, plus free upgrade to sport or luxury pack or $4000 free accessories. Great time to buy!
Good one Saab Oz. Will be registering for a test drive alright.
That is one good looking Saab! I have my test drive booked