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Old 08-10-07, 08:44 AM
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Saab Black Turbo Rebjörn

• Saab unveils the Turbo X
• Celebration of 30 years at the forefront of turbocharging technology
• Saab to replicate classic Black Turbo models, available as a limited edition

Saab will go 'back to the future' at next month's Frankfurt International Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic 'Black Turbo' models.

The Swedish premium car maker will celebrate 30 years of leadership in turbocharging by unveiling the Saab Turbo X, a limited edition performance car that inherits the visual appeal of the Saab 99 and 900 black turbos - while also introducing cutting-edge technology. This ultimate expression of the new 9-3 range will deliver standard-setting levels of performance for the brand.

It was at Frankfurt in 1977 that Saab surprised the automotive world when it revealed its first turbocharged model. It set a performance trend that others were to follow. Now the innovative features of the new Saab 'Black Turbo' are also expected to attract widespread imitation.

Further details of the Saab Turbo X will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show
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Side profile looks outdated...
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Old 08-10-07, 10:18 AM
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i think the side profile is the older version...and the front is the new one's style.
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Thats because its a mid 80's Saab 900 in the background.

I actually used to love those old 900's back in the day.
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Originally Posted by GFerg
Thats because its a mid 80's Saab 900 in the background.

I actually used to love those old 900's back in the day.
Ahhhh...

Can you tell I never had interest in Saab then and now?
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I still love the 900/9000s. I would love to have a 9000 Aero with those stock BBS wheels . And they need to bring back the Viggens.
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Back in the 80's those turbo's where damn fast.
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some newer pics

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Old 09-10-07, 05:59 PM
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doesnt look half bad. always thought saabs were cool cars. they always looked different than anything else on the road.
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That would be awesome if they took the same shape and all just updated for the 21st century, but keep the same square design it has.
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Pics from Frankfurt 2007









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Saw one of these today. If Saab can make a car like this it makes me wonder why they are doing so poorly. I havent really gushed over any cars lately, but this thing is awesome. Though the guy driving it gave me a weird look when I complimented him on it.
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cause the interiorr is cheeeeeap for the price

The car looks wicked from the outside.
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Saab cars are good. Lots of expectations from Saab "Turbo X". Looking for more pictures and detail review.
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