Yes, Looks like sources at SAAB have confirmed that when they were under GM’s watch they had developed a mid-engine layout for the Corvette to be used in the C8 model.
While speaking to Autocar magazine, a Saab engineer let slip that the former GM division was charged with developing a dual-clutch transmission for a “mid-engined version of the Corvette.”
The wet-clutch transmission was being design to handle up to 590 lb-ft. of torque.
As Autocar points out, that project was canned when credit went tighter than a fat man's socks, but there ...
The Swiss tuner Hirsch has set on a quest to enhance Saab’s sporty image.
According to enthusiast website SaabsUnited.com, Hirsch can bump the output from the not-for-North-America 2.0-liter turbo-diesel from 160 horsepower to 190, and the 220 horsepower four-cylinder engine can be massaged to 260 ponies with a little effort. It isn't immediately clear how much the Hirsch upgrades cost, or what goes into pulling the ponies from the existing engines.
The tuner has not specified the exact modifications that have been made to the engines. Judging by the power increase, we’re ...
Recent news has engaged the car buyers to dig out the facts about what Saab CEO Victor Muller has said. Well, in general, Victor has confirmed that his company is looking forward and is in talks with the other manufacturers. The talks are all about sharing the technology for a new small car platform.
Muller said to Bloomberg news agency, “the platform would be used to underpin a spiritual successor to the Saab 92 model that has already launched 60-years ago”. However no more details have been recorded yet. Well, Muller ...
The Saab 9-5 estate appears to have been confirmed for production, after being spied in a sales presentation by the company.
Theoretically, this version should appear on the market even in this year, the Saab 9-5 Sport Combi’s premiere being expected at the Paris Auto Show 2010. And what premiere!
We expect the 9-5 wagon (or Combi, in Saab-speak) to offer the same features and options as its four-door sibling. Seeing as the people hauler is expected to launch in early 2011 (possibly as a 2012 model), both powertrain options -- ...
Thousands of Saab enthusiasts from all over the world are expected to attend the 2010 Saab Festival in Sweden between 15-18 July, the first to be held since Saab became an independent company earlier this year.
The biennial festival is traditionally the world's largest gathering of Saab fans. Based around the Saab Car Museum in Trollhättan, the home of Saab, this year's event will focus on Saabs past and present, including the soon to be launched Saab 9-5 saloon.
In addition to factory tours, parades, presentations and automobilia sales, the festival will ...
Saab will lead the new 9-5 launch with its top-of-the line Aero Sedan model, priced at $49,990 MSRP. The Aero, featuring a 300 hp 2.8-litre V6 turbo engine, delivers uncompromised driving performance and is packed with advanced chassis, comfort and safety technologies.
Shortly following the 9-5 Aero introduction, a 2.0-litre turbo variant will be added to the 9-5 line-up. Pricing for these 2011 model year vehicles will start at under $40,000 MSRP.
The Aero model, features a 2.8-litre V6 Turbo Engine with 300 horsepower @ 5,300 rpm; a 24-valve, dual overhead camshaft ...
Saab's new 9-5 enters the UK market priced at £26,495 OTR for the 2.0TiD 160PS Vector SE model. Cars are available to order from Saab dealerships today.
Positioned by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment, the new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company.
The range of high-tech features on offer includes: an aircraft inspired head-up information display (HUD), adaptive headlights (Bi-xenon Smart Beam), MP3/iPod integration, Harman Kardon audio system, DAB radio, adaptive cruise control, DriveSense adaptive chassis with continuous damping control, keyless ...
The production lines at Saab Automobile's Trollhättan plant began rolling again today, heralding a new era for the Swedish premium car maker as an independent company. To mark the occasion, Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson, Spyker Cars CEO Victor Muller and Trollhättan Plant Director Gunnar Brunius took up positions on the line alongside assembly workers as the first batch of cars was built.
Production at the Trollhättan plant was originally halted for seven weeks. Now, following the purchase of Saab Automobile AB by Spyker Cars NV, the first cars to ...
Saab Automobile announced today that it has selected GMAC Financial Services as the preferred provider of wholesale and retail financial services for qualified Saab dealers and customers in many different countries around the world.
Jan Ake Jonsson, CEO of Saab Automobile AB said: "Today's announcement is excellent news for the Saab organization as a whole and also for Saab's customers. It not only makes available competitive financing, but also provides valuable continuity for the dealer network which already uses GMAC services."
Bill Muir, GMAC President said: "We are delighted to be able ...
Saab Managing Director Jan Ake Jonsson wants to add a smaller car to compete against the Audi A3 and BMW 1 series entry-premium cars.
That car would be needed to help achieve Saab's stated goal of closing the gap with BMW and Audi. Saab debuted a concept for an entry-premium car at the 2008 Geneva auto show. ANE sister publication AutoWeek named the 9-X BioHybrid the best concept at that year's event.
Saab 9-x Biohybrid is based on the GM Delta platform and is powered by a direct injected, E85 flex-fuel capable ...
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