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Saab Netherlands Announces Prices on Saab Turbo X

Posted on 05. Dec, 2007 by Ryan.

Photo Credit: Saab of Netherlands

Saab Netherlands has just announced prices for the 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X. I have provided you the press release below thanks to Babelfish translations.

First orders already taken!

Saab the Netherlands announces prices for Saab Turbo X

Saab introduced the Saab 9-3 turbo X exclusive model, that includes with advanced technology. With this super sport version of the sport Sedan and sport Estate launches Saab new, sophisticated XWD, the cross-wheel drive system. The Saab turbo X will be produced in a limited number, 2,000, of which 40 will come to the Netherland in March. Saab the Netherlands have determined the price to be € 60,530.

The sport inspired design of the turbo X includes the titanium finishing on the grille, surround the fog lamps and on the trunk, trapezoidal double exhaust pipes and the special sport suspension, is made for performance. The V6 Turbo motor provides no less than 280Hp, with the turbo X meeting 100km/h (60mph) in just 5.7. The top speed is 250 km/h.

Turbo X technical
The transverse aluminium engine comes with compression of 9,5:1; the maximum turbo pressure is 0.8 bar. The turbo X has standard a six speed transmission and an optional are Sentronic automatic with sport mode. This car has a sport voguevogue vogue and can tevens handmatig be served, also as from the wheel wheel. The turbo X includes the Cross Wheel Drive ‘Active on Demand’ system with the ultra modern Haldex generation 4 XWD system. The Cross Wheel drive system also includes theh electronic Limited slip Differential. The brakes have been adapted to the higher performance and has upgrade extra large ventilated brake disks.

Turbo X equipment
The Saab turbo X is already a premium for sport-loving dynamics. The turbo X has been exexcuted with a jet Black metallic exterior. The interior has been finished with carbon fiber and the perforated sport seats include a sport lining with special turbo X guage. Other external characteristics include the bumpers, outside mirrors, door labels and rear spoiler (sport sedan) in matching color. The turbo X has further extended front spoiler in anthracite grey and on the sport Sedan.

Turbo X safety
The security of the turbo X has been thoughtfully planned, the impressive performance, at high speeds with items such as ABS, electronic brake distribution (EBD), electronically stability programm (ESP), need top ratification (EBA), brake strength control system in turning (CBC) and traction control system (TCS).

Turbo X prices
The 9-3 sport Sedan 2.8 V6 six speed transmission on the turbo X with manual transmission costs € 60,530. whereas the version with automatic transmission is an additional € 2,500. The 9-3 the sport Combi 2.8 V6 turbo X costs € 62,330 and the automatic version is another € 2.500. =

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Atomic Auto Sponsor Selling Skip Barber Engine

Posted on 03. Dec, 2007 by Ryan.

Photo Credit: Atomic Auto

Atomic Auto of Portland, Oregon, a sponsor of Saab History, has just informed me that they have an original Skip Barber engine for sale, used during the Saab Skip Barber Series that spanned much of the 1980′s including a race actually Portland, Oregon in 1987.

This engine is chassis #004 with 2,078 actual miles of testing & racing (Akin’s). For those interested parties that would like to acquire this engine, please contact Atomic Auto directly.

They also indicate that if this engine is going to go to a good home not in the immediate area including a museum, they pay for the shipping.

In the meantime, I have been able to bring to you the video of a Saab Skip Barber race in Portland, Oregon in 1987 that showcases these stock Saab engines that were used in this racing series, thanks to former President of Saab-Scania of America, Bob Sinclair, enjoy!

Interested parties please contact Atomic, serious inquiries only.

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The M08 Saab 9-3 Turbo-X Debut – Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on 30. Nov, 2007 by Ryan.

Photo Credit: Saab History

Carl Levine, the genius behind the Audio Troll Ipod Integration accessory, had the great opportunity to report for Nines Magazine at the North American premiere of the MY 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo-X.

Here is well written review of the experience in his own words:

11.30.2007

M08 Saab 9-3 Turbo-X Debut

By Carl Levine

BOSTON – Boston, Massachusetts is a city that is all about heritage. It is one of the oldest cities in the country, with roots of our nation’s founding planted deep within her soil, home of some of professional sports’ greatest organizations and the earliest port of entry for a certain car manufacturer we all know and love. Yes, some fifty years ago the newly formed Saab Motors, Inc. of New York City chose the port town of Hingham, just south of Boston, to be the first port of entry for a humble little coupe called a SAAB 93B.

The launch of a new car is always an exciting event, especially when it’s an hour from home and in such a great new location. Located across the harbor from where Saab got its start in America, the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is the new home of the New England International Auto Show; a vast improvement over the dark, poorly laid out Bayside Exposition Center down near Dorchester. I arrived about 15 hours early for the launch to assist Ryan from Saab History who was there to film the event. One of the first obvious Boston clichés happened as I stood in the lobby of the hotel adjacent to the convention center and fellow New England native, and General Manager of Saab Autombile USA, Steve Shannon stopped to say hello; sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name!

I spent the evening socializing with a couple members of the press, as well as people from Saab’s communication department and product marketing departments. It had been a few good years since I had the chance to chat about some of the behind-the-scenes stuff with anyone in this capacity, and I don’t believe I’ve ever had a discussion about torque steer over dinner, so that was pretty neat. Through this experience, I learned about GM’s renewed commitment to the brand, that the people at Saab were calling Turbo-X “Black Turbo” as some of the blogs had speculated the car’s name to be for some time, and that a refreshed product range is in the works in coming years.

Tuesday morning was the big event. With a grande egg nog latte from that certain trendy and ubiquitous coffee chain warming my hand, Ryan and I made it a point to go down to the front of the hotel just before sunrise to capture time-lapse footage of the sun rising over the facade of the new convention center, and the stunning Ice Blue 2008 9-3 Aero convertible out front. Ryan’s brother Kyle came down from just north of the city to assist him with the videotaping efforts for his site, and we proceeded to acquire our press credentials. Once on the show floor, the vast expanse of the new convention center could be truly realized; and in the theme of Saab’s marketing as of late, it was interesting to note that the structure was very reminiscent of an aircraft hangar both in size and design.

The Saab stand shone like a beacon of Scandinavian brilliance amidst its GM brethren. Huge backlit signs divided the space with sweeping panoramic views of roads once thought to be the product of dreams, with a 9-3 Aero driving along or that classic picture of the Saab 92 sitting under the wing of a Saab J21A superimposed on a image of the Aero-X sitting on a runway. In the section where the Turbo-X would be launched, there were two other cars sitting. One was a replica of the Aero-X concept (as seen at SOC07) and the other was the newly restored 1985 Saab 900 Turbo SPG from the GM Heritage Collection; a fine example of the original series of “Black Turbos”.

At 9am, Steve Shannon, the General Manager of Saab Automobile USA took to the stage. Steve is a native of the area, so he was excited that the car would be launched in his home town. Boston holds a great deal of significance for Saab, both as its original port of entry but also the nucleus of its largest American market. Much like the once beleaguered and now legendary Boston Red Sox, Saab is up to bat with its best intentions and as soon as Steve and Bob “Uncle Bob” Sinclair pulled the wraps off the Turbo-X it was as if Jonathan Papelbon himself were there, throwing in that last strikeout to win the series all over again. Truly, the Turbo-X is a glowing example of Saab’s dominance in the area of responsible performance, active safety and innovative design. Jet black metallic paint flanked the lowered body, with titanium-colored accents on the grille, fog lamp surrounds, trunk handle and distinctive split
3-spoke alloy wheels.

The most crucial part of this product launch is Saab’s new Cross Wheel Drive (XWD) system, a feature that will transcend the 9-3 range down from the Turbo-X over the next few years. XWD is an amazing new evolution of Haldex’s AWD technology which has been featured in a number of Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo products over the past several years. XWD is the 4th generation of AWD systems from Haldex, and uses Controller Area Network (CAN) technology to intuitively interact with other systems in the car including the engine control module, transmission control module (automatic models), electronic stability program (ESP), and anti-lock brake system (ABS) among others. This allows XWD to intelligently send power from the front wheels to the back wheels in roughly 10 milliseconds. Turbo-X also includes eLSD, an electronically controlled limited slip differential for the rear drive module which can shift the power at the rear of the car to either side. eLSD will be an option on the regular 9-3 Aero XWD models that are due out this spring alongside this limited production Turbo-X Steve proceeded to refer to the Turbo-X “the most satisfying Saab of all time”, mostly on account of its enhanced handling capability from the XWD, enhanced suspension and braking systems and the 2.8L V6 Turbo which makes as much torque as a BMW M3 V8… two thousand RPMs lower. Turbo-X comes fully equipped with just about every box you can tick off on the order sheet: Premium black heated leather seats, satellite navigation, carbon fiber inserts on the door panels and shift bezel, a really sharp looking rear spoiler on the sedan model and the ability to have a personalized greeting message show up on the SID when you start the car.

Checking out the Turbo-X after the presentation, I was thoroughly impressed by the materials on the interior of the car. The seat leather was a lot softer than that of a stock 9-3, and a bit more grippy as a result. The steering wheel had a very similar treatment, and its thickness can be best associated with that of a late 70’s/early 80’s Saab Sport and Rally steering wheel. But as much as I loved checking out this new car, there was some 22 year old sexiness staring me down from across the booth. Swedish, sleek, athletic and all dressed up with nowhere to go. I’m talking of course about the fully restored SPG that GM brought along as a tribute to the age of conspicuous consumption, the 1980’s. I could just hear that Kajagoogoo playing in my head as I made my way over to this fine piece of machinery. The car was impossibly black, with only a few little details out of place that only a C900 nerd such as myself (or Linnea, Johnny del or Jeff Proposki, who were also there ogling this thing) could pick out. To me, having the SPG at the show specifically for the purpose of expressing the Turbo-X’s heritage is a bold move by GM to cement their commitment to the brand in the minds of the consumers aware of their ownership. It was certainly more than what the other brands were doing.

And just what were the competition up to this year? Well, I took a little stroll to find out. About a stone’s throw away from Saab’s stand was my favorite, recently divorced car brand, Mercedes-Benz. That new C-class looks nice and all, but unlike Saab, their quality has been slipping since the mid-90’s when they strayed from the nice boxy 124-chassis cars in the E-class and started complicating things. I wasn’t impressed, so I moved on rather quickly. Audi showed up with their R8 supercar, which really has no relevance when you consider it’s a completely different genre of conveyance. They had the new A5/S5 coupe series, along with an RS-4 cabriolet; while I haven’t driven an Audi in a few years, I wasn’t shocked to see that the driver’s environment is still a bleak expanse of miniature buttons and little orange indicators. Where was Audi’s heritage car? Was Saab the only brand who cared about where the inspiration for their cars comes from? Apparently, because the BMW people didn’t have a 2002Tii sitting next to the new 135i — the apparent spiritual successor to the 2002-series. Shame. They had an E92 M3 coupe up on a platform, out of reach from the peasantry. I don’t see why, honestly. They had a 335xi coupe on the floor next to it, and it was rubbish. All the controls looked really overcomplicated, the seats felt like the vinyl ones in a 1974 2002 Tii (well, maybe they didn’t need the old car afterall!) and the Turbo-X makes just 5 ft/lb less torque as that twin-turbo I-6. Why would anyone in their right mind pay $52k for a car that can be outdone by a Swedish one for $10k less (fully, fully, fully loaded). Then came Volvo… well, I didn’t even
bother with them for more than 3 minutes but I know I’d be crying if I were the engineer in Sweden who put his heart and soul into designing a platform that underpins a poorly selling American fleet queen like the Taurus. If you want to talk about a Swedish brand who has lost their soul, it was never Saab.

Upon returning to the stand, the show workers had already torn down most of the temporary partitions that were used for staging the launch and moved the Aero X onto a platform. I got a last good look at both the Turbo-X and the SPG before going to a lunch with a keynote by Bryan Nesbitt, VP of GM North America design. When lunch was over, I thanked and bid farewell to my friends from General Motors who really went above and beyond to ensure that SCNA/Nines Magazine had access to all the resources to really make the most of the New England International Auto Show experience.

To recap, the Turbo-X is coming to our shores in March/April. They’re only making 600 for our market, so you’d best get down to your favorite local Saab dealer with a pen in hand getting ready to commit to $42,510 for a sedan or $43,310 for a SportCombi if this is something you want to get your hands on. If you do it before January 31st, and happen to be one of the first 100 to do so, you get a free trip to the Aero Academy’s special XWD training class at Road Atlanta!

Until next time, happy Saabin’ and have a festive holiday season!

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2008 SAAB Turbo X: Black To The Future

Posted on 28. Nov, 2007 by Ryan.

Photo Credit: Saab History

Saab Automobile USA just released this press release in parallel to the Saab Turbo-X North American launch event that took place at the 2007 Boston Auto Show.

2007-11-27

2008 SAAB Turbo X: Black To The Future

BOSTON – Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging by launching the 2008 Saab Turbo X, a driver-focused performance car that sets new standards of performance and capability for the brand.

Flanked by a classic, black 1985 Saab 900 SPG, the new Saab Turbo X made its North American debut at the 2007 New England International Auto Show in Boston – paying tribute to the Northeast region where Saab originally started its U.S. business more than half a century ago, and where many longtime Saab aficionados reside.

“The Turbo X is the ultimate performance expression of the new Saab 9-3 range,” said Saab Automobile USA General Manager Steve Shannon. “It delivers levels of driver involvement and dynamic chassis control never experienced before from Saab .”

The first turbocharged Saab, a 99 hatchback, debuted in the fall of 1977. Combining brisk performance with excellent fuel economy, that car started a trend that was followed by many other manufacturers. Now, the all-black Turbo X takes Saab “back to the future,” evoking the iconic appeal of the first black 99 and 900 Turbos – and introducing innovative Saab XWD all-wheel-drive technology.

“Like the enthusiasts who have remained loyal from the first turbo models, we are very proud of our turbocharging heritage,” said Shannon. “The new Turbo X is one of the most satisfying Saabs ever built.”

Already hailed as a future classic, the Saab Turbo X will become available in four-door Sport Sedan and five-door SportCombi body styles. It has styling cues that enhance aerodynamic performance and create a distinctive appearance, including specially designed 18-inch alloy wheels that have a grey, titanium-like finish that harks back to Saab’s classic three-spoke design. The “black turbo” theme is continued in the well-equipped interior, which carries unique appointments.

For the 2008 model year only 600 examples – split between both body styles – will come to the United States. Pricing starts at $42,510 for the Sport Sedan and $43,310 for the SportCombi; and first deliveries will be made in spring 2008.

XWD driving experience

A new dimension in chassis control is realized with the Turbo X, leveraging Saab’s unrivalled experience in turbocharging with the innovative Saab XWD system. Combined with the car’s sport-tuned suspension, brakes and electronic control systems, the Turbo X is engineered to meet a single need: Driving satisfaction.

Saab XWD is an active all-wheel-drive system designed to optimize vehicle handling and stability. Its sophisticated electronic control allows fine balancing of drive torque, not only between the two axles but also between the rear wheels. In effect, this stretches the performance envelope of the chassis; for example, raising the threshold at which ESP throttle and braking interventions are triggered. The result is closer driver involvement through “positive force” chassis control.

The driving benefits of the XWD system are best appreciated on the open road. Data from the ABS/ESP sensors – measuring wheel speed, yaw rate and steering angle – is analyzed by the Saab XWD control module. At appropriate moments, rear drive is instantly applied to balance oversteer and understeer characteristics, improving stability and road-holding.

Driver control is taken a step further on the Turbo X by the eLSD, the first application of an electronically controlled, rear limited-slip differential in the segment. It uses inputs from the rear-wheel speed sensors and can transfer up to 40 percent of torque between the drive shafts, to whichever wheel has more grip. When cornering hard, this yaw damping effect helps the rear of the car more closely follow the direction of the front wheels.

To exploit the full benefits of Saab XWD, the chassis of the Turbo X has been lowered 10 mm and the springs and dampers optimized to minimize body movement. To maintain a constant ride height, self-leveling dampers are fitted at the rear.

Stopping power is also increased with larger brake discs fitted: internally ventilated, 13.6-inch-diameter (345 mm) at the front; and externally ventilated, 11.5-inch (292 mm) at the rear. Standard 235/45 R18 tires ensure excellent grip for the 18-inch alloy wheels.

The powerhouse at the heart of the Turbo X is a 24-valve, 2.8L V-6 turbo engine generating 295 lb.-ft. (400 Nm) of torque between 2,150 rpm and 4,500 rpm; and maximum power of 280 horsepower (206 kW) at 5,500 rpm. Design features include a lightweight, all-aluminum construction, with a 60-degree angle between the cylinder banks for perfect balance; variable-inlet valve timing and twin-scroll turbocharging. It is offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

This responsive, high-torque powerplant is the perfect partner for Saab XWD. Together, they give the Saab Turbo X sporty, all-wheel-drive performance and handling characteristics that will appeal to all enthusiastic drivers who seek a rewarding experience behind the wheel.

Black is back

The Saab Turbo X visually communicates its focus on driving performance by extending the bold, progressive design themes of the new 9-3 range. Offered exclusively in metallic jet black, with the front grille and all exterior detailing accented in a matte grey titanium-like finish, it represents a contemporary expression of its illustrious black 900 Turbo forebear.

Distinctive styling additions are designed to improve aerodynamic efficiency, as well as emphasize the Turbo X’s performance focus. At the front, a deeper lip spoiler and integrated air intake contribute to reduced drag while also increasing air flow to the engine and intercooler.

At the rear, the re-profiled fascia and diffuser-like insert panel lower the point of air flow separation, further reducing drag and assisting high-speed stability. The Sport Sedan features a rear spoiler that extends the line of the trunk deck, reducing high speed lift forces at the rear axle. The regular SportCombi already has a standard spoiler that extends the rear roof line. Twin, rhomboid-shaped tailpipes complete the exterior additions.

Inside, the black turbo theme is continued throughout the cabin. The sport seating, with additional bolstering, is upholstered entirely in black-appointed leather. The sporty ambience is further emphasized by a carbon-fiber finish to the door inserts, glove box and gear shift console, which is unique to the Turbo X.

The driver benefits from improved feel, through the addition of a thick-rimmed, soft-grip leather steering wheel. In recognition of Saab’s turbo heritage, the Turbo X boost gauge is a replica of the original 900 Turbo display.

Owners will also enjoy a personalized greeting when they get behind the wheel and switch on the ignition. A unique “All Systems Go” message flashes in the main instrument display. The owner’s name, with the edition number of the car, can also be programmed for display by the supplying dealer.

Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.

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Saab Korea launches 2008 Saab 9-3

Posted on 22. Nov, 2007 by Ryan.

Film Credit: AVING News

Saab Korea recently launched the new 2008 Saab 9-3 that has been receiving a lot of press lately. I have provided both the video above of this launch as well as a brief press summary from the Aving news organization that covered this recent event.

SEOUL, Korea (AVING) — GM Korea launched its sports sedan ‘New SAAB 9-3’ in Korea market. Applying the design of its concept car ‘Aero X’, it comes with two different options of engines, ‘Vector’ model with 2 liter turbo engine with 210 horsepower, ‘Aero’ model with 2.8 liter turbo engine with 255 horsepower. Suggested price is 36,900,000(KRW) and 54,500,000(KRW) respectively.

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Garry Small Saab – Customer Testimonials

Posted on 19. Nov, 2007 by Ryan.

Garry Small Saab of Portland, Oregon have certainly been getting a great response rate from customers on numerous customer service related websites lately.

Hear what some of their customers have had to say in their own words below!:

By Sara E.

You don’t find customer service like this anymore. Not only do they have knowledgeable sales associates, they have experienced technicians & super friendly service advisers!An all around great experience with sales & service.I will continue to refer my family & friends to this one of a kind dealership. Not the big fussy corporate feel, just a warm an inviting business. What a nice change of pace!

10/22/07

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Dependable, Fast, Mechanics, and No Pushy Salespeople

By Aaron K.

From what I understand Garry Small Saab has been doing business here in Portland for many years. My experiences have always been pleasant, even the one where I had to have some inner parts of the head of my engine machined. This wasn’t cheap, but they helped me decide what things were necessary and what I could afford to put off until later. No pushiness at all. Plus, they’ve got one of the most extensive used car lots in town, with great prices all the time.

PROS: Great Cars, Great Mechanics, Personable Salespeople
CONS: Saab Parts are Too Expensive for a Domestically Owned Company (GM)

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rob

I recommend this dealer: Yes

My Review of Garry Small Saab:

Excellent service, very professional, friendly and non pushy.
I would buy from again and again and refer any one of my friends or family to this establishment.
A++++
You don’t find customer service like this very often!

6/22/2004
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Cal Bertram

They Know Their Saabs!

-7-Nov-2005

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John Nettleton

Most stress-free buying experience that I ever had

7-Aug-2005
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David Sorensen

Great service and also great to work with in every aspect

7-Aug-2005

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Saab Trionic : Saab Innovation

Posted on 19. Nov, 2007 by Ryan.

The Saab Trionic innovation is an advanced engine management system that measures all areas that are part of the combustion process. This Saab trionic system also measures ionisation within each cylinder of the engine block while the car is running. The information gained from these measurements in the trionic system, ultimately control the turbocharing, fuel injection and ignition systems.

Saab Trionic was developed by Saab Automobile back in 1991. It was first implemented in the 1994 model year Saab 9000 as well as the new generation Saab 900 models.

There have been three types of Saab Trionic since the very beginning, starting with Saab Trionic 5. Saab Trionic 5 was first implemented in the Saab 9000 as well as the new generation Saab 900 series. The second type of Saab Trionic system installed in the Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5′s included the Trionic 7 system. The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan platform including the SportCombi use the latest version of Trionic called Trionic 8.

For more information as to the details of each of these systems, please consult a well seasoned and trained Saab service technician.
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Munich Airport Acquires Saab 9-5 BioPower Vehicles

Posted on 17. Nov, 2007 by Ryan.

Photo Credit: Saab Automobile Germany

This just in from Saab Automobile Germany showcasing Munich International Airports Saab 9-5 BioPower security vehicles as well as Saab 9-5 BioPower friction testers.

Below is a summarized press release from Saab Germany thanks to Babelfish translation

Always in service: The Saab BioPower security and Friction tester vehicles are an indispensable part of road safety at the Munich Airport

2007-11-17

Saab and E85 on the runway

BioEthanol gas station at the airport Munich open/three new Saab of 9-5 bio power vehicles provide for security on the airfield.

Pollution free addition for the fleet at the Franz Josef bunch airport in front of the gates of Munich: Yesterday Dr. Max Lehmer, member of the federal daily, and Peter Trautmann, Manager of fleet vehicles and technology at the airport, in the presence of numerous guests and coworkers, opened a Bioethanol gas station on the airport area. Now with the addition of vehicles at this large airport with sustainable fuel, they can get complete service for a smooth and operational sequence. The first car includes with E85 – a mixture from 85 percent bioethanol and 15 percent gasoline – and thereby starts the environmental compatible airfield fleet on four wheels.

The suitable vehicles for this are already available. Additionally a recent bioethanol gas station opening Christian R. Doden, this is where the Saab representatives handed over the addition of the Saab models to the airport representatives, three new Saab BioPower 9-5 sport sedans. The 154kW/210 power of Saab BioPower models of the fleet were re-equipped particularly for the tasks as security vehicles at the airport and friction testing. There they serve as aids immediately as mobiles with control and provide for the troublefree and safe flying operation at the airport. With the new vehicles, the fleet at the airport Munich GmbH continues to consistently use Saab models. Already for years here –; as true with many other European airports – the Swedish cars are used for safety & security, in particular on the taxiways and runways with Friction-Cars“ as mentioned;.These examine assistance of an extensive runways and the friction values of the runways and supply thereby to the pilots with valuable data over the current ground conditions. In parallel they check for impact holes and tears in the runway linings and these determinations cab prevent the danger of accidents with takeoffs and landings by visual inspections. But Munich is not alone strengthening Saab Friction vehicles and standard Saab models. Rather those continue a Bavarian tradition, which has been in existence at other German and international airports already for years.

Apart from the traction power and reliability of the cars from the high north,they play a large role for the Munich airport operators who are now able to use pollution free propulsion technologies. This makes the Saab vehicles particularly attractive for this highly technical industry. Thus the Swedish Premium automaker offers the BioPower aggregates operated with sustainable bioethanol to market with the Saab 9-5 and Saab 9-3 products. The advantages: The engine strength and the torque rise up to 30 per cent, the elimination of harmful output of fossil CO2 and further toxic materials drop significantly. The achievement increased despite better environmental compatibility results in the interaction of higher octane figures of the biofuel and the Saab turbocharging.

With the reliable addition of the Saab as Friction testers on the airport Munich for many years, it therefore the only logical to develop a co-operation – and in particular with pollution free BioPower Saab models“, says Peter Trautmann, the recipient of the new employment vehicles. As a car manufacturer and also an airport operator, both take on the responsibility of the present environmental debate.

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