Saab Turbo X now on sale in the U.S.
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A turbocharged 2.8L 280hp, 295lb-ft V6 engine drives all four wheels through Saab's XWD system, allowing the car to reach 62mph (100km/h) in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph (250km/h). Those figures put performance on par with the any number of performance sedans and coupes on the market, but the Saab also offers a luxurious interior and the cachet of a limited-edition model. A SportCombi (wagon) bodystyle is also available.
The XWD system features an electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD) in the rear to transfer up to 40% of available torque between wheels to help grip and power when cornering. The computer also handles distribution of power front-to-rear to help enhance grip at the treshold of performance. Data from the ABS and ESP sensors is fed to the computer to allow precise distribution of power to the wheels that can use it - and that need it - the most.
To help keep the car in the driver's hands, the computer is also tuned to keep ESP intervention with the throttle and braking system to a minimum, with a high threshold before it takes action. This allows more intimate driver control of the car's rotation while keeping the failsafe protection there for extreme situations.
Available only in black, the Turbo X is limited to just 600 units for 2008, with pricing to start at $42,510 for the sedan and $43,310 for the wagon.
For more on the Turbo X and its XWD system, read our original coverage.
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By Gus Posted: 6/4/2008 6:00pm PDT
Cool car, though.
By HECTOR Posted: 6/4/2008 6:47pm PDT
By Gus Posted: 6/4/2008 8:45pm PDT
By chris Posted: 6/4/2008 10:40pm PDT
besides... why would you buy this for 42,000 when you can get the G6 GXP for so much less?? ok never mind.. i cant even keep a straight face saying that. but really.. 42 large gets you a whole lot more car in this segment.. like.. u know.. an STi or something... 8|
By MyWheelsOnWalls.com Posted: 6/5/2008 1:16am PDT
I'll take the Pontiac!!!!
By Reginald Snare Posted: 6/5/2008 5:19am PDT
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