Limited Edition Saab Turbo X
April 29, 2008 by George Skentzos
Saab Australia has announced pricing for the eagerly awaited all-wheel-drive limited edition performance Saab Turbo X.
Only 30 of these limited edition models will be made available to customers in Australia and New Zealand, with 25 Sport Sedan and five SportCombi models arriving between June and September this year.
The Turbo X is the first to debut the XWD (cross wheel drive) system which continuously distributes engine drive torque between the front and rear axles and also between the rear wheels.
To optimise traction at take-off, the XWD system anticipates the engagement of the rear wheels unlike conventional all-wheel-drive systems which need to detect front wheel slip before rear drive is activated.
It also boasts an active rear limited-slip differential (eLSD) as standard, which can transfer up to 50 per cent of maximum rear torque between the rear wheels, to whichever has more grip.
The Turbo X is powered by Saab’s award winning 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine, producing 206kW at 5500rpm and peak torque of 400Nm between 2150rpm and 4500rpm.
This translates into a zero to 100km/h time of just 5.5 seconds.
It is available exclusively in a metallic jet black finish with matte grey titanium-like accents on the front grille and other exterior details.
The limited edition Turbo X model is identifiable by its deeper front lip spoiler, re-profiled bumper, rear spoiler and bespoke 18-inch alloy wheels in a grey titanium-like finish.
The interior features black leather sports seats and carbon-fibre highlights on the main fascia, door inserts, glove box and gear shift console which is unique to Turbo X.
In recognition of Saab’s turbo heritage, the Turbo X boost gauge is a replica of the original 900 Turbo display, and owners will receive a unique “Ready for Take-off” message when they start the car including their name and edition number of the car.
Pricing
Sport Sedan 2.8TV6 $88,800 (Automatic) $91,300 (Manual)
SportCombi 2.8TV6 $91,300 (Automatic) $93,800 (Manual)
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This brand is NOWHERE imho.
ANOTHER orphan model…..
Cheers
F-0
I would give my left nut for this car. :)
Nah Frugal don’t agree, unique yes going somewhere yes orpahn yes. Thats the pity of it with GM involvement Saab have lost a lot of credibility with a small line-up its difficult to become more sucessful.
I personally would have this over a BMW 3, not because I don’t like BMW’s but due to them being all to common a site here. Even Hair Dressers have jumped out of the MR2’s into BMW 3’s. Sorry BM, my BM would be the 535D.
eagerly awaited! from who??? no one buys saabs anymore there cars are old, outdated and boring,,with ordinary build quality..
Ha “Spam word Subaru”
I was just thinking for $30k less you can by a Subaru with almost identical performance, or an Evo or an R32. All you get for your $30k is a Saab badge and I’m sorry to say that at the moment Saab = Beige.
It’s Blandtastic!
Hey No Name we are all entitled to our opinions……me never like Saab’s,you love your diesels me performance only.
i’d prefer the upcoming R36 passat.
Pick it up in 12 months for $23,990 drive away no more to pay!
The marketing department is the only place they seem to be investing in.
Bring out an actual new model SAAB….
JAYCAR -
$23,990 LOL
Yourrrrrrrr way out, be lucky to crack $20k!
Cheers
F-0
Anti-spam word: STi
Leaving aside comments on horrendous depreciation, recent testing in the U.S. by a Lemans winning driver Jan Magnusson got the following results on a Michigan track;
Dry Track
Subaru WRX STi: 138.60
BMW M3: 138.65
BMW 335xi (5dr AWD) 142.58
Saab Turbo X 142.91
Audi A4 3.2Quattro 145.27
Wet track figures not supplied but the Turbo X was beaten only by the M3 by 0.1 of a second.
Using Jimbo’s reasoning above, if the STi is less than half the price of an M3 why bother with the Beemer???
There is no reason to believe that this SAAB will hold its value any better than any other SAAB. The only saving grace might be the Limited Edition run. So 23990 might not be too far off the mark :-)
I sat in one of these at the Motor Show in 07 and it wsa nice-ish. But it is overpriced just like the Volvo S60R. It prolly equates to over 100K on the road unless the SAAB dealer is desparate. And they usually are.
Sorry, the BMW 335xi is meant to be listed as 4dr AWD.
We need that award winning 2.8 V6T under the VE Commodore now! Come on GM!
Bit overpriced for the car. But it looks good! Specially in sedan form. Some people wont like the brake lights that look like they have been faded.
I prefer VW R36