Norcross, GA - Saab unveils its intent to enter a new market segment with the debut of its Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. The distinctive, five-door, four-seat format offers sporty, driver-focused performance and innovative load-carrying features, while challenging the traditional distinction between a hatchback and wagon. It is designed for customers with active, outdoor lifestyles who seek a sporty and rewarding driving experience that also delivers the versatility they need.
Powered by a 250-hp, 2.0-liter turbo engine with Saab Sentronic automatic transmission and a lowered, sports chassis sitting on 20-inch wheels, the 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept promises sharp performance to match its eye-catching looks. It is intended to take Saab into the mid-size wagon segment for the first time by offering a distinctive alternative choice, with hatchback-like proportions that are reminiscent of the shape of its classic Saab 900 forebears. It also represents a further development of the Saab 9-5 wagon's sporty character. The exterior and interior styling follows themes from the Saab 9-3X "cross-over coupe" concept presented last year and the current 9-3 Sport Sedan. Versatility and features that are innovative and surprising support Saab's concept of "emotional functionality."
Main Highlights Include:
- Bold styling cues from Saab 9-3X "cross-over coupe" concept vehicle
- Compact, sporty stance backed by chassis with Saab ReAxs control
- Four-seat layout with central "clear zone" motif in front and rear
- Information displays on demand via touch-screen functionality
- Glass roof and recessed load fixing points to eliminate roof bars
- Powered tailgate with innovative, integrated bike-carrying function
- Extra storage floor below cargo deck
"Just as the 9-3X occupies a position where coupe meets off-roader, this car represents a cross-over point between hatchback and wagon," says Michael Mauer, Saab's Head of Design. "It is the sort of product that should come from Saab and our customers will be able to buy a car very much like this."
The Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept is the latest development in the most comprehensive new product plan in Saab's history. Following the unveiling of the multi-dimensional 9X concept vehicle at Frankfurt two years ago, the 9-3X was shown at Detroit last year and the all-new 9-3 Sport Sedan went on sale in September. This fall the 9-3 Convertible was launched and next summer the all-wheel-drive Saab 9-2 model is scheduled to arrive in North America.
2005 Saab 9-7X
Year 2005
Make Saab
Model 9-7X
Engine Location Front
Drive Type AWD
Engine
Engine Configuration V
Cylinder 8
Aspiration/Induction Normal
Displacement 5.30 L | 323.4 cu in. | 5300.5 cc.
Power 300.0 BHP
Torque 330.0 Ft-Lbs
HP / Liter 56.6
RaceAbout 2000 is a sports car project organized by the Laboratory of Automotive Engineering in cooperation with the University of Art and Design Helsinki. The sports car was designed and built by students using state-of-the-art 3D-design software tools which made it possible to implement the project in a short period of time using reasonable funds. The Raceabout 2000 sports car project started in February 1998 and took 24 months to complete. The Laboratory of Automotive Engineering at the Helsinki Polytechnic is one of the leading automotive R&D units in Finland. It excels in automotive and engine technology and offers modern laboratory facilities with new research equipment for highly motivated students in Automotive Engineering. The car had its premiere at Geneva in Feb 2000. The power comes via a Saab DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine. The main partner in the project is finnish niche car manufacturer Valmet Automotive.
2000 Saab RaceAbout 2000
Year 2000
Make Saab
Model RaceAbout 2000
Engine Location Mid
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Performance
0-60 mph 5.1 seconds.
Top Speed 230 km/h | 142.9 mph
Engine
Engine Configuration Inline
Cylinder 4
Aspiration/Induction Turbocharged
Displacement 1985.00 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2 L.
Power 230.0 HP
Torque 290.0 NM
HP to Weight Ratio 7.4
HP / Liter 115.0
Transmission Information
Gears 5
Transmission Manual
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Po meni, jedan od najlepshih automobila, rachunajuci i koncept vozila, ikada napravljenih. I posle 15 godina dizajn je apsolutno avantgardan, i bice aktuelan verovatno i za 100-ak godina.
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