28.2.2006
Saab unveils exciting Aero X concept

Saab broke the ice yesterday evening on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show with the reveal of the stunning Aero X Concept car at the GM Premiere Night. The Aero X emerged in dramatic fashion, amid 55 tons of specially imported Swedish ice, when it was presented for the first time.

This futuristic concept, inspired by Scandinavian design and aircraft construction principles, will be the star exhibit on the Saab stand. The Saab Aero X is the latest in a regular series of exciting concept cars from Saab, such as the 9-X (debut at the 2001 Frankfurt ‘IAA’ Motor Show), the 9-3X Crossover Coupé (Detroit, 2002) and the 9-3 SportHatch (2003 ‘IAA’).

This two-seat sports coupé has an opening glass canopy that makes doors and roof pillars unnecessary and provides the driver with a unique 180-degree view. The concept car is powered by a 400-hp Bio-Power twin-turbocharged engine that is as environmentally compatible as it is powerful. It uses 100% bio-ethanol (E100) as its source of energy.

A weight-saving carbon fiber body, electric suspension control and all-wheel drive are among the technical highlights; its headlamps and all other lamps feature light-emitting diodes (LED). Inside the car, striking details include three-dimensional displays on acrylic panels that take the place of conventional instrument dials, a central control element resembling a PC mouse and the starter button.