New Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept

Lurking beneath the hood of this seemingly stock 9-3 convertible is GM's new dual-mode hybrid system mated to a 2.0-liter turbo flex fuel four that has the capability to run on biofuel mixes up to and including pure ethanol. The vehicle is rated at 260 bhp from its combination of conventional engine and 148 kW from the two electric motors in the dual mode hybrid transmission and a third motor mounted on the rear axle. Saab says the car is capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 6.8 sec. The dual mode transmission packages two electric motors that provide low- and high-speed electric continuously variable transmission power to the front wheels, while the third motor in the back drives the rear wheels to provide additional boost from a standing start. This third motor, called the RDU for rear drive unit has a 38 kW motor coupled to a 300 volt battery that can briefly generate up to 490 lb ft of torque to assist acceleration. In urban driving with speeds below 50 mph, the driver can also select "Zero Mode" on the center console, which switches the car over to pure electric power via the RDU. That motor also provides regenerative braking power on deceleration, which helps to recharge the vehicle's battery pack. The hybrid system also features an integrated start/stop system that turns the vehicle off when its at rest, thereby saving fuel used during idling. Further fuel savings come from running all auxiliary systems, such as the water pump, air conditioning and power steering, directly on electricity from the hybrid's power pack instead of driving them with pulleys off the engine. Operation of the system is seamless with discreet icons located in the instrument cluster to notify the driver if the vehicle is being driven in engine or electric mode, while an additional readout provides information on the battery pack's charge status.

Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept
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Saab 9-3 y 9-5 llamados a revisión

Saab 9-3 Cabrio: El sistema utilizado para bloquear el respaldo del asiento acompañante podría no funcionar correctamente, por lo que existe el riesgo de que no se quede fijo. En consecuencia, el cinturón de seguridad perdería su efectividad en caso de impacto. Todos los 9-3 afectados son modelos 2010.

Saab 9-5: El módulo del airbag del conductor podría desprenderse de la base del volante durante su activación. Este defecto también ha sido motivo de una campaña a servicio para el Opel Insignia, con el que el 9-5 comparte un gran número de componentes. Todos los coches a revisar son modelos 2010.

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Nuevo Saab 9-4x 2011

• La presentación oficial del 9-4x tendrá lugar en el Salón del Automóvil de Los Ángeles.
• Todos los Saab 9-4x estarán equipados con el sistema de tracción integral XWD
• Bloques de gasolina ya que le cancelaron los 2.9 de 250 CV de GM
• Con 265 CV, alcanza los 210 km/h de velocidad y es capaz de acelerar de 0 a 100 km/h en 9,0 s.

Versión: 9-4X
Motor: 3.0i V6
Potencia máxima (CV / kW) Rpm : 265 / 195 _ 6.900
Par máximo (Nm / lb-ft) Rpm: 302 / 223 _ 5.200
Diámetro / Carrera (mm): 89,0 x 80,3
Compresión: 11,7: 1
0-100 Kph (s): 9,0
Velocidad máxima (Kph): 210


Versión: 9-4X Aero
Motor: 2.8 turbo V6
Potencia máxima (CV / kW) Rpm : 300 / 221 _ 5.500
Par máximo (Nm / lb-ft) Rpm: 400 / 295 _ 2.000 - 5.000
Diámetro / Carrera (mm): 89,0 x 80,3
Compresión: 9,5:1
0-100 Kph (s): 8,3
Velocidad máxima (Kph): 230

Primeras imágenes del Saab 9-4X antes del debut

Ha llegado a la red la primera imagen del nuevo Saab 9-4X antes del debut de Los Ángeles, tomada en una de las presentaciones privadas de Saab a las que supuestamente se está prohibido ir con aparatos que tomen fotos.

2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan

2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan



2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan


2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan


2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Luxury Sports Car

2010 Beijing Auto Show will be highlighted by the alternative-energy cars. Saab offers the 2010 model of diesel powered 9-3 Convertibles with 7% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while keeping the performance as good as it was in older models. What the carmaker would like to emphasize is that there is no noticeable loss in performance.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Sports Car

The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible handles as well as anything else out there. Steering and breaks on the Saab 9-3 Convertible's are masterfully engineered to be quick and sure. The standard engine pulls its weight with aplomb, and for those with a thirst for more power, the turbocharged 210-horsepower is deceptively quick.

Saab's new concert quality 300-watt sound system has no equal. Ventilation settings and seat positions can be saved in Saab'ss onboard computer. For those who seek even more performance, check our home page for links to retailers who offer 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible accessories you can order online. The BMW 3 Series interior space is not as large as the 2011 Saab 9-3 and neither is the trunk as cavernous. The new 9-3 is an above average entry-level luxury sports car that will give people cause to think twice about BMW.

There are two different versions of the 2011 Saab 9-3's new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine. 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque are produced by the low-pressure turbo base engine coupled with a five-speed manual standard or a five-speed automatic.

The change is due in part to Saab’s ongoing EcoPower Technology development strategy, which concentrates on optimizing efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of its products. The low emission diesel variants with the 150 hp/110 kW, single turbo 1.9-liter engine can generate 145 g/km CO2and fuel consumption of only 5.5 l/100 km over the combined cycle. Cars that have the 180 hp/132 kW, two-stage turbo power results to 144 g/km and 5.4 l/100 km. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h and top speed are largely unchanged. However, fifth gear 80-120 km/h times are raised by less than one second.

The high-pressure Saab 9-3 Convertible turbo engine option produces 210 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque with a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible offers 205 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder coupled to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

The new 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible comes as a 4-door, and a convertible, both of which are offered with a choice of three trim levels. The new 2011 "Linear" model comes with full leather seating, fabric door panels and gray trim in addition to a 150-watt stereo, keyless entry, the OnStar system, stability control and 15-inch alloy wheels. The "Arc" versions offers wood veneer and leather with poplar accents, power front seats, automatic climate control, a 300-watt audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels. (2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible facts)

The efficiency gains have been achieved by a series of fine-tuning measures including: the use of wider gear ratios, a longer final drive, idle and low engine speed remapping, and an optimized tire and wheel choice. These variants, which are offered only with manual transmission, are now being built in Trollhättan, Sweden, like all Saabs. In several markets, customers are offered with valuable CO2 tax-related benefits and are being introduced alongside 9-3 Sport Sedan and Sport Combi diesel models, which already feature the improvements.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Luxury Sports Car

2010 Beijing Auto Show will be highlighted by the alternative-energy cars. Saab offers the 2010 model of diesel powered 9-3 Convertibles with 7% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while keeping the performance as good as it was in older models. What the carmaker would like to emphasize is that there is no noticeable loss in performance.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Sports Car

The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible handles as well as anything else out there. Steering and breaks on the Saab 9-3 Convertible's are masterfully engineered to be quick and sure. The standard engine pulls its weight with aplomb, and for those with a thirst for more power, the turbocharged 210-horsepower is deceptively quick.

Saab's new concert quality 300-watt sound system has no equal. Ventilation settings and seat positions can be saved in Saab'ss onboard computer. For those who seek even more performance, check our home page for links to retailers who offer 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible accessories you can order online. The BMW 3 Series interior space is not as large as the 2011 Saab 9-3 and neither is the trunk as cavernous. The new 9-3 is an above average entry-level luxury sports car that will give people cause to think twice about BMW.

There are two different versions of the 2011 Saab 9-3's new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine. 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque are produced by the low-pressure turbo base engine coupled with a five-speed manual standard or a five-speed automatic.

The change is due in part to Saab’s ongoing EcoPower Technology development strategy, which concentrates on optimizing efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of its products. The low emission diesel variants with the 150 hp/110 kW, single turbo 1.9-liter engine can generate 145 g/km CO2and fuel consumption of only 5.5 l/100 km over the combined cycle. Cars that have the 180 hp/132 kW, two-stage turbo power results to 144 g/km and 5.4 l/100 km. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h and top speed are largely unchanged. However, fifth gear 80-120 km/h times are raised by less than one second.

The high-pressure Saab 9-3 Convertible turbo engine option produces 210 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque with a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible offers 205 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder coupled to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

The new 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible comes as a 4-door, and a convertible, both of which are offered with a choice of three trim levels. The new 2011 "Linear" model comes with full leather seating, fabric door panels and gray trim in addition to a 150-watt stereo, keyless entry, the OnStar system, stability control and 15-inch alloy wheels. The "Arc" versions offers wood veneer and leather with poplar accents, power front seats, automatic climate control, a 300-watt audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels. (2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible facts)

The efficiency gains have been achieved by a series of fine-tuning measures including: the use of wider gear ratios, a longer final drive, idle and low engine speed remapping, and an optimized tire and wheel choice. These variants, which are offered only with manual transmission, are now being built in Trollhättan, Sweden, like all Saabs. In several markets, customers are offered with valuable CO2 tax-related benefits and are being introduced alongside 9-3 Sport Sedan and Sport Combi diesel models, which already feature the improvements.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Luxury Sports Car

2010 Beijing Auto Show will be highlighted by the alternative-energy cars. Saab offers the 2010 model of diesel powered 9-3 Convertibles with 7% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while keeping the performance as good as it was in older models. What the carmaker would like to emphasize is that there is no noticeable loss in performance.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Sports Car

The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible handles as well as anything else out there. Steering and breaks on the Saab 9-3 Convertible's are masterfully engineered to be quick and sure. The standard engine pulls its weight with aplomb, and for those with a thirst for more power, the turbocharged 210-horsepower is deceptively quick.

Saab's new concert quality 300-watt sound system has no equal. Ventilation settings and seat positions can be saved in Saab'ss onboard computer. For those who seek even more performance, check our home page for links to retailers who offer 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible accessories you can order online. The BMW 3 Series interior space is not as large as the 2011 Saab 9-3 and neither is the trunk as cavernous. The new 9-3 is an above average entry-level luxury sports car that will give people cause to think twice about BMW.

There are two different versions of the 2011 Saab 9-3's new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine. 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque are produced by the low-pressure turbo base engine coupled with a five-speed manual standard or a five-speed automatic.

The change is due in part to Saab’s ongoing EcoPower Technology development strategy, which concentrates on optimizing efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of its products. The low emission diesel variants with the 150 hp/110 kW, single turbo 1.9-liter engine can generate 145 g/km CO2and fuel consumption of only 5.5 l/100 km over the combined cycle. Cars that have the 180 hp/132 kW, two-stage turbo power results to 144 g/km and 5.4 l/100 km. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h and top speed are largely unchanged. However, fifth gear 80-120 km/h times are raised by less than one second.

The high-pressure Saab 9-3 Convertible turbo engine option produces 210 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque with a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible offers 205 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder coupled to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

The new 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible comes as a 4-door, and a convertible, both of which are offered with a choice of three trim levels. The new 2011 "Linear" model comes with full leather seating, fabric door panels and gray trim in addition to a 150-watt stereo, keyless entry, the OnStar system, stability control and 15-inch alloy wheels. The "Arc" versions offers wood veneer and leather with poplar accents, power front seats, automatic climate control, a 300-watt audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels. (2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible facts)

The efficiency gains have been achieved by a series of fine-tuning measures including: the use of wider gear ratios, a longer final drive, idle and low engine speed remapping, and an optimized tire and wheel choice. These variants, which are offered only with manual transmission, are now being built in Trollhättan, Sweden, like all Saabs. In several markets, customers are offered with valuable CO2 tax-related benefits and are being introduced alongside 9-3 Sport Sedan and Sport Combi diesel models, which already feature the improvements.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Luxury Sports Car

2010 Beijing Auto Show will be highlighted by the alternative-energy cars. Saab offers the 2010 model of diesel powered 9-3 Convertibles with 7% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while keeping the performance as good as it was in older models. What the carmaker would like to emphasize is that there is no noticeable loss in performance.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Sports Car

The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible handles as well as anything else out there. Steering and breaks on the Saab 9-3 Convertible's are masterfully engineered to be quick and sure. The standard engine pulls its weight with aplomb, and for those with a thirst for more power, the turbocharged 210-horsepower is deceptively quick.

Saab's new concert quality 300-watt sound system has no equal. Ventilation settings and seat positions can be saved in Saab'ss onboard computer. For those who seek even more performance, check our home page for links to retailers who offer 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible accessories you can order online. The BMW 3 Series interior space is not as large as the 2011 Saab 9-3 and neither is the trunk as cavernous. The new 9-3 is an above average entry-level luxury sports car that will give people cause to think twice about BMW.

There are two different versions of the 2011 Saab 9-3's new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine. 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque are produced by the low-pressure turbo base engine coupled with a five-speed manual standard or a five-speed automatic.

The change is due in part to Saab’s ongoing EcoPower Technology development strategy, which concentrates on optimizing efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of its products. The low emission diesel variants with the 150 hp/110 kW, single turbo 1.9-liter engine can generate 145 g/km CO2and fuel consumption of only 5.5 l/100 km over the combined cycle. Cars that have the 180 hp/132 kW, two-stage turbo power results to 144 g/km and 5.4 l/100 km. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h and top speed are largely unchanged. However, fifth gear 80-120 km/h times are raised by less than one second.

The high-pressure Saab 9-3 Convertible turbo engine option produces 210 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque with a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible offers 205 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder coupled to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

The new 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible comes as a 4-door, and a convertible, both of which are offered with a choice of three trim levels. The new 2011 "Linear" model comes with full leather seating, fabric door panels and gray trim in addition to a 150-watt stereo, keyless entry, the OnStar system, stability control and 15-inch alloy wheels. The "Arc" versions offers wood veneer and leather with poplar accents, power front seats, automatic climate control, a 300-watt audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels. (2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible facts)

The efficiency gains have been achieved by a series of fine-tuning measures including: the use of wider gear ratios, a longer final drive, idle and low engine speed remapping, and an optimized tire and wheel choice. These variants, which are offered only with manual transmission, are now being built in Trollhättan, Sweden, like all Saabs. In several markets, customers are offered with valuable CO2 tax-related benefits and are being introduced alongside 9-3 Sport Sedan and Sport Combi diesel models, which already feature the improvements.

Saab 9-5 2010

Hace unos días atrás, la firma sueca Saab presento las imágenes oficiales de su nuevo e increíble modelo, el 9-5 2010. Una berlina, que como les comentaba en otros informes, será todo un suceso para la marca.

Este modelo se diseño con la base de GM y de Opel, la plataforma es del Insignia. Cosa que no le quita mérito, ni un buen futuro. Ahora la marca esta pasando a manos de su nuevo dueño Koenigsegg, una firma de increíbles superdeportivos que le dará a Saab un nuevo aire de vida, y la deportividad extrema que le esta faltando.

El 9-5 2010 se comercializará con dos motores de gasolina y uno diésel. Esta el de 2.0 litros de 220 caballos, y el 2,8 litros V6 de 300 CV, ambos con turbo e inyección directa. Y en el caso del diésel este tendrá un 2.0 de 160 CV. Pero más adelante habrá uno de gasolina 1,6 litros de 180 caballos y un diésel con bioetanol.

En él se destacaran las siguientes cosas: 
Incorporara el sistema HUD (head up display, que nos muestra los datos más vitales del vehículo proyectada en el parabrisas), navegador táctil con disco duro para el almacenamiento de mapas, capacidad de almacenar hasta 10 GB de música, conexión USB, la iluminación adaptativa (Faros Bi-Xenon inteligentes Smart Beam), el control adaptativo de la velocidad de crucero, el chasis adaptativo Saab DriveSense con control continuo de la amortiguación en tiempo real, el sistema de acceso y arranque sin llave, el climatizador inteligente de triple zona, el asistente dinámico de aparcamiento y el sistema de tracción total Saab XWD, el más avanzado de la industria, con Diferencial Autoblocante con Control Electrónico (eLSD) en el eje trasero.

En interior se aprecia una excelente calidad de terminación, y un diseño, que a pesar de ser clásico, continúa perfectamente la línea de la marca, y con los últimos adelantos tecnológicos.

El diseño exterior, como les decía en anteriores informes, es excelente y perfecto, el 9-5 2010 no tiene nada de más ni de menos, su línea esta muy cuidada y esta orientada a la aeronáutica (característica que pertenece a la historia de la marca).

 

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