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Re: Geneva: Saab Aero-X Concept

Technical Specifications:

Chassis:

Sports Coupé two-seater format, monocoque steel construction

Rear opening cockpit canopy, carbon fiber bodywork


Engine:

Front, longitudinally-mounted behind front axle

Saab BioPower 2.8-litre V6 turbo. 24-valve, four OHC.

All aluminium construction. E100 fuel. 12:1 compression ratio.

VVT, exhaust and inlet. SIDI (Spark Ignited Direct Injection).

Twin VGT (Variable Geometry Turbine) turbochargers. 1.0bar max. boost

Dry sump lubrication.

Max. power: 400 bhp @ 5,000 rpm (EEC)

Max. torque: 500 Nm @ 2,000 - 5,000 rpm (EEC)


Engine management:

32-bit, ignition timing, fuel injection, turbo boost pressure, air mass measurement, throttle setting. Secondary air injection for quick catalysts warm up


Transmission:

Seven-speed, automated manual transmission with double clutch system.

Sequential gear changes via the steering wheel paddles.

All-wheel-drive through multi-plate clutch, variable front/rear torque split.


Suspension:

Front: Double wishbones, coil springs, elec.adj. dampers, anti-roll bar.

Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, elec. adj. dampers, anti-roll bar.

Saab Active Chassis: continuously adjustable damping control.


Steering:

Rack and pinion, hydraulic power-assisted.


Brakes:

380 mm ventilated discs front/rear

ABS, MBA, EBD, electronic stability control.


Wheels/Tires:

Front: 22 x 9.0 inch, multi-spoke alloy / 265/30 mm

Rear: 23 x 11.5 inch, multi-spoke alloy / 325/25 mm


Kerb weight:

1,500 kilos (projected). F/R distribution: 50/50 %


External dimensions:

Length: 4675 mm

Width: 1918 mm

Height: 1276 mm

Track: 1599 mm (f), 1579 mm (r)

Wheelbase: 2795 mm


Performance (projected):

0 - 100 kph: 4.9 secs

Top Speed: 250 kph (limited)
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