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Saab Aero-X Debuts in Transformers Sequel - 2009

April 1st, 2008 by Ryan - 9 Comments

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Photo Credit: Saab History

According to a highly credible source as of late that ties into a mention by Eric Geers during an interview at the North American International Auto Show in January, the Saab Aero-X Concept car will be debuting in the second Transformers film which apparently will be on or near June 24th 2009. With General Motors the main sponsor for the first Transformers movie in 2007, it gives even more credibility to this news as of late as the Saab brand under GM ownership making an appropriate debut like this.

wheeljack.jpgI understand that the Saab Aero-X will be a new version of the transformer character called “WheelJack”. Wheeljack has many similiar design elements, especially the notable wrap-around windscreen and white body color.

The irony if this character is chosen to embody the Aero-X concept car, is that “wheeljack”, was apparently a LANCIA vehicle, harkening back to Saab’s past history collaborating with Lancia (Fiat) on both the Saab 600 and 9000 projects.

I wonder if the Saab Aero-X will take on a new transforming routine by converting into a jet, hence the “Born From Jets” tagline or will it turn into the same character as Wheeljack, just a robot or both a robot and an airplane?

It will be interesting as time moves on where and when this Aero-X will be depicted in this film.

Here is the official movie site http://www.transformersmovie.com/

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Posted: April 1st, 2008 under 2000-2009, Aero-X.
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Comment from Ryan
Time: June 12, 2008, 12:48 am

Dear “Wheeljack”,

Thanks for your concern. For the record, I’m not Saab, I’m an independent blogger that runs this website, Saabhistory.com

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Pingback from Wheeljack a Saab Aero-X? (Transformers 2 - Movie Chronicles)
Time: July 29, 2008, 11:49 pm

[…] Saab History are reporting that the Saab Aero-X concept car will be used in the Transformers sequel as the alt version of Wheeljack. Given that General Motors are providing the cars for the movie it is highly probable that this rumor shall unfold to be true. […]

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Comment from Ognian
Time: October 3, 2008, 3:41 am

SAAB is the best Car - Engine and Safety.But AERO X…..2.8L Engine whit 400 Hp…..that is a Future!

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Comment from Ryan
Time: October 3, 2008, 3:46 pm

Ognian,

Thanks, I see that you are with Seattlesaab.com? I thought there are no more Saab dealerships in Seattle now that Carter lost the Saab franchise?

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Comment from Ognian Michev
Time: October 5, 2008, 4:33 am

Hi Ryan,

I am independet Auto Repair Shop/”OTEMS”/ for SAAB - not a Dealer.This
Website is Mine and now is under construction.”Barier”-Bellevue and
“Carter”- Seattle are closed and they have different Website name.Only
“McCann Motors” in Fife is active Dealer for SAAB.

Ognian

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Pingback from Saab Aero-X….More than meets the eye? : Saab
Time: October 13, 2008, 11:39 am

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Comment from D
Time: November 5, 2008, 1:24 pm

April Fools much, Ryan?

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Comment from Ryan
Time: November 6, 2008, 10:37 pm

D,

Just passing on the news, that’s all.

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Comment from DG
Time: February 4, 2009, 7:50 pm

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

i’ve been waiting for wheeljack since the first movie ended!!!! words can’t explain how happy and excited i am to FINALLY see him up on the big screen. hopefully he has a decent part in the movie and we see him more than a few times too….also hope we see him in the future movies too.

ROCK ON MICHAEL BAY!

\m/ -_- \m/

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