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Saab will give green motoring a performance boost at the Geneva Motor Show (March 8 -18, 2007) when it unveils the Saab BioPower 100 Concept. The latest Saab BioPower development showcases the first production-based engine to be optimized for pure bioethanol (E100) fuel. The result is a level of performance never seen before from a road car using this fuel.
To be shown as an exciting evolution of the Saab 9-5 SportCombi, this latest BioPower concept demonstrates the great performance potential of bioethanol. In combining Saab turbocharging expertise with the use of high octane E100 fuel, the optimized 2.0-liter engine from the 9-5 range develops 300 hp. This has been made possible through modifications to the engine management system and internal components, allowing the use of greater boost pressure with a raised compression ratio.
Peak power is complemented by a substantial 400 Nm of torque, giving this optimized engine the power characteristics of a naturally-aspirated engine of 4.0-liters displacement. This is reflected in strong performance, the Saab 9-5 BioPower 100 Concept achieving zero to 100 km/h acceleration in just 6.6 seconds and 80 - 120 km/h (fifth gear) in an even more impressive 8.2 seconds.
Saab already markets Europe’s best-selling flex-fuel vehicle, the Saab 9-5 BioPower, and the Saab BioPower 100 Concept will extend the company's leadership position in the development of bioethanol technology.
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To be shown as an exciting evolution of the Saab 9-5 SportCombi, this latest BioPower concept demonstrates the great performance potential of bioethanol. In combining Saab turbocharging expertise with the use of high octane E100 fuel, the optimized 2.0-liter engine from the 9-5 range develops 300 hp. This has been made possible through modifications to the engine management system and internal components, allowing the use of greater boost pressure with a raised compression ratio.
Peak power is complemented by a substantial 400 Nm of torque, giving this optimized engine the power characteristics of a naturally-aspirated engine of 4.0-liters displacement. This is reflected in strong performance, the Saab 9-5 BioPower 100 Concept achieving zero to 100 km/h acceleration in just 6.6 seconds and 80 - 120 km/h (fifth gear) in an even more impressive 8.2 seconds.
Saab already markets Europe’s best-selling flex-fuel vehicle, the Saab 9-5 BioPower, and the Saab BioPower 100 Concept will extend the company's leadership position in the development of bioethanol technology.
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That's a terrific beast. Any plans of launching such high end vehicles in the Indian market?