Saab Sports Cars Sedan Concept By Youngho Jong Design For 2025

Saab Sports Sedan Concept By Youngho Jong Design For 2025

Very clever, The Korean design student Youngho Jong is looking towards Saab’s future with his 2025 Advanced Warning System Vehicle concept, a rakish, four-door sport saloon, sport sedan with sport car coupe-like styling.

Saab Sports Cars Sedan Concept By Youngho Jong Design For 2025

Jong’s goal was to design a vehicle that would warn other drivers of impending danger. With his research showing that 50% of vehicles accidents are caused by carelessness, excessive speed and tailgating, Jong wanted to create a car that would warn other drivers to back off and drive with care.

Jong has put together a design for a 2025 Saab Concept that combines the elements of nature and human psychology fit to warn other vehicles of any impending danger. The 2025 Advanced Warning System Vehicle concept is a four door saloon that comes with various warning signals to alert other drivers when he vehicle is getting too close or is driving recklessly. The same amber slips are found on the front and sides of the vehicle. Jong took his inspiration from nature’s Fire Salamander, which uses its bright, menacing colours to ward off potential predators.

Saab Sports Cars Sedan Concept By Youngho Jong Design For 2025

Jong also mentions that the coolest part of this Saab Sport Sedan Concept is the body that is made of a soft, impact absorbing material that reduces pedestrian injuries and vehicle damage in collisions. He incorporate sharp edges and the colours red and yellow to further emphasises the possible danger.

All of this, it’s a very clever, if far-fetched solution to a very real problem we face in the world today. The technology Saab Sports Cars Sedan Concept By Youngho Jong Design For 2025 isn’t quite there yet, but it’s not too hard to believe that cars twenty years hence will use a system like this.

Saab Sports Cars Sedan Concept By Youngho Jong Design For 2025

2011 Saab 9-5 pictures

Trading a 9 5 that was on the financial sector for 13 extended years, the unique 9 5's towering tech headlines combine keyless section with a pushbutton begin, which makes its placement on the deck symbolic, as you cannot impale yourself on a prod bind.Other current, elevated tech headlines combine trizone atmosphere control, lane takeoff warning, 11 speaker harman/kardon sound with 5. 1 surround

2010 Paris Auto Show: Saab 9-3 ePower

Saab will unveil its first-ever electric vehicle, the Saab 9-3 ePower SportCombi station wagon, at the 2010 Paris Auto Show later this month. The 9-3 ePower has been developed in collaboration with Boston Power (batteries), Sweden's Electroengine (electric powertrains), Innovatum (project management) and Power Circle, Sweden's electric power industry trade organization.

The vehicle comes with an electric unit that delivers 135 kW of power (184 hp) and uses 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This can be charged using a standard household outlet, with the operation taking a time of less than six hours.

Saab reckons the 9-3 ePower will manage 124 miles on a full charge (which won’t get above 100 miles in the real world) which will take six hours from a domestic outlet. Performance isn’t terrible with a claimed 0-62mph of 9.5 seconds, although using the power to any great degree will play havoc with the range.

The ePower comes with a new version of Saab’s own in-house Trionic 8 engine management system, with new software written for an electric vehicle application. It also has Electro-hydraulic power steering. Inside the cabin, a conventional, automatic-style gearshift lever provides selection of ‘drive’, ‘neutral’, ‘park’ and ‘reverse’. The rev-counter, fuel and turbo boost displays in the main instrument cluster are replaced by read-outs for battery status, power consumption and driving range, all illuminated in green. To optimize space, an electric park brake is fitted.

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Saab 9-3 ePower - Saab's First EV

• Saab 9-3 SportCombi with all-electric propulsion
• Projected driving range 200 km approx.
• Battery cells set benchmark for energy density
• User trials with 70-strong test fleet starting next year

Trollhättan, Sweden: Saab Automobile is taking its first step towards developing an all-electric vehicle with the Saab 9-3 ePower.

Making its public debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month, the Saab 9-3 ePower is the prototype for a test fleet of 70 vehicles which will participate in extensive field trials in Sweden early next year.

The performance of the cars will be evaluated under a variety of real world driving conditions as part of the development process for a purpose-built, electric Saab vehicle. Targets to be verified include a projected driving range of approximately 200 kilometers through the use of high density energy storage in lithium-ion battery cells.

The Saab ePower is the first electric vehicle from Saab and is a result of a co-operation between Saab Automobile, Boston Power (batteries), Electroengine in Sweden AB (electric power trains), Innovatum (project management) and Power Circle (Sweden's electric power industry trade organization).

Mid-sized sports combi with zero emissions

The Saab 9-3 ePower is the first all-electric car to offer its occupants the comfort and size of a wagon bodystyle. Saab engineers have integrated an electrical architecture within the shape and dimensions of a ‘conventional' 9-3 SportCombi.

Under the hood is a 135 kW/184 hp electric motor driving the front wheels through a single-speed transmission. Instant torque enables zero to 100 km/h acceleration is just 8.5 seconds, together with a top speed of 150 km/h.

The compact yet powerful 35.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack is accommodated in a modified floor-pan, mainly in space within the car's wheelbase previously occupied by the exhaust system and fuel tank. This enables an optimum weight distribution and excellent driving dynamics similar to those of a standard SportCombi.

Inside the cabin, a conventional, automatic-style gearshift lever provides selection of ‘drive', ‘neutral', ‘park' and ‘reverse'. The rev-counter, fuel and turbo boost displays in the main instrument cluster are replaced by read-outs for battery status, power consumption and driving range, all illuminated in green. To optimize space, an electric park brake is fitted.

Electro-hydraulic power steering is used and the cabin is equipped with full air conditioning, via a compressor powered by the battery pack. A separate 12-volt battery, for the lights and cabin ancillaries, is also charged from the battery pack via a current transformer

The operation of the vehicle's powertrain is controlled by a version of Saab's own in-house Trionic 8 engine management system, with new software written for an electric vehicle application.

Long driving range with excellent durability

The Saab 9-3 ePower's projected driving range of approximately 200 kilometers pushes out the boundaries for current EV performance. Key to its long range are battery cells which have an energy storage density substantially greater than the best currently used in EV applications. High energy density also contributes to a lower battery weight.

The battery pack has a capacity of 35.5 kW/h and is designed to operate with full power in ambient temperatures as low as -30ºC, at least 10ºC below the operating level of other battery packs on the market today. Another key benefit is the use of air, instead of liquid, cooling which contributes to lower cost and further weight-saving in the pack's design.

The pack is intended to support re-charge cycles equivalent to about ten years average use. It can be fully recharged from a domestic mains supply in about three to six hours, depending on depletion status. Charging times can be greatly reduced if the voltage of the electrical feed is raised, as there is no limitation on the battery's input capacity.

Test driving experience is expected to validate the performance of this advanced battery pack, which is designed to operate reliably within a full depletion ‘buffer' set at only 12 percent of total capacity, a much lower operating margin than used in the management of other packs.

Its lithium-ion battery cells are also the first to receive a Nordic Ecolabel accreditation for their environmental safety and sustainability, which includes manufacturing processes.

The 9-3 ePower meets the high crash worthiness standards that Saab applies to all its vehicles. The car's power pack is located outside the occupant compartment in non-deformable structural zones, well protected and encapsulated. The battery management and monitoring system supports safe performance during normal driving and in crash conditions.

Extensive user trials

Hundreds of drivers and their families will be enlisted by Saab and its development partners during a extensive test driving and evaluation program involving a 70-strong fleet of Saab 9-3 ePowers in central, west and eastern Sweden during 2011-12.

The Saab ePower project team in Trollhättan will monitor the performance of the cars across a wide variety of usage patterns and driving conditions. To log essential component data, all vehicles will be equipped with aircraft-style, black box recorders.

"This program is designed to evaluate the potential for developing a high performance, zero emission electric vehicle and is an important next-step in the extension of our EcoPower propulsion strategy," says Mats Fägerhag, Executive Director, Vehicle Engineering at Saab Automobile.

"This includes engine rightsizing, which exploits Saab expertise in turbocharging, as well as the use of alternative fuel, such as bio-ethanol through Saab BioPower technology."

Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile's CEO adds: "By 2015, annual global sales of electric vehicles are expected to reach 500,000 units and Saab is determined to be represented in this important, growing segment,

"The 9-3 ePower program is our first step towards developing a potential production vehicle that will deliver the sort of advanced performance our customers expect. We now look forward to working with our technical partners in developing such a product."

Saab 9-4Х. A premiere in November!

The present owner of mark Saab can find necessary financial assets for start this model in manufacture. And, as hope in Saab new 9-4Х will allow mark to increase considerably sales, especially in the market of the USA which became for a long time already for Saab to the cores.

According to some information, the official premiere of Saab 9-4X is planned for November, 9th of this year when will begin work a showroom in Los Angeles. Apparently, the serial model will cardinally not differ from concept 9-4X BioPower which has been shown still couple of years back.

At the heart of this model there will be GM platform Theta on which it is constructed, for example, Cadillac SRX. Besides, 9-4Х will exhaust together with SRX. In Sweden, in the USA, and in Mexico, at factory in small town Ramos Arizpe.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Luxury Sports Car

2010 Beijing Auto Show will be highlighted by the alternative-energy cars. Saab offers the 2010 model of diesel powered 9-3 Convertibles with 7% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions while keeping the performance as good as it was in older models. What the carmaker would like to emphasize is that there is no noticeable loss in performance.

2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible Sports Car

The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible handles as well as anything else out there. Steering and breaks on the Saab 9-3 Convertible's are masterfully engineered to be quick and sure. The standard engine pulls its weight with aplomb, and for those with a thirst for more power, the turbocharged 210-horsepower is deceptively quick.

Saab's new concert quality 300-watt sound system has no equal. Ventilation settings and seat positions can be saved in Saab'ss onboard computer. For those who seek even more performance, check our home page for links to retailers who offer 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible accessories you can order online. The BMW 3 Series interior space is not as large as the 2011 Saab 9-3 and neither is the trunk as cavernous. The new 9-3 is an above average entry-level luxury sports car that will give people cause to think twice about BMW.

There are two different versions of the 2011 Saab 9-3's new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine. 175 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque are produced by the low-pressure turbo base engine coupled with a five-speed manual standard or a five-speed automatic.

The change is due in part to Saab’s ongoing EcoPower Technology development strategy, which concentrates on optimizing efficiency and minimizing the environmental impact of its products. The low emission diesel variants with the 150 hp/110 kW, single turbo 1.9-liter engine can generate 145 g/km CO2and fuel consumption of only 5.5 l/100 km over the combined cycle. Cars that have the 180 hp/132 kW, two-stage turbo power results to 144 g/km and 5.4 l/100 km. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h and top speed are largely unchanged. However, fifth gear 80-120 km/h times are raised by less than one second.

The high-pressure Saab 9-3 Convertible turbo engine option produces 210 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque with a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The 2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible offers 205 horsepower from its turbocharged four-cylinder coupled to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.

The new 2011 Saab 9-3 convertible comes as a 4-door, and a convertible, both of which are offered with a choice of three trim levels. The new 2011 "Linear" model comes with full leather seating, fabric door panels and gray trim in addition to a 150-watt stereo, keyless entry, the OnStar system, stability control and 15-inch alloy wheels. The "Arc" versions offers wood veneer and leather with poplar accents, power front seats, automatic climate control, a 300-watt audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels. (2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible facts)

The efficiency gains have been achieved by a series of fine-tuning measures including: the use of wider gear ratios, a longer final drive, idle and low engine speed remapping, and an optimized tire and wheel choice. These variants, which are offered only with manual transmission, are now being built in Trollhättan, Sweden, like all Saabs. In several markets, customers are offered with valuable CO2 tax-related benefits and are being introduced alongside 9-3 Sport Sedan and Sport Combi diesel models, which already feature the improvements.

2010 Saab 95 price Announced for British market

The SAAB 9-5 price for UK's market was announced today and customers can already purchase them from dealerships.and prices start at £26,495 for an entry level model.

The 2010 Saab 95 is available in two trim levels, Vector SE and Aero, and a choice between various diesel and petrol engines. The diesel versions of the 2010 Saab 95 include the 2.0TiD with 160PS and the 2.0TTiD with 190PS. The petrol 2010 Saab 95 models are powered by either a 1.6T engine with 180PS,

Equipment and technology comes in two specifications; Vector SE and Aero, both with a selection of diesel and petrol engines. Both the 2.0 TiD diesel and 2.0-litre petrol engines are available from launch with the Vector SE trim and Saab will add a 1.6T petrol and 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel for the 2011 model year. The 2.0





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Saab’s new 9-5 enters the UK market priced at just £26,495 OTR for the 2.0TiD
160PS Vector SE model, making it a highly competitive proposition for buyers in
the premium saloon sector. 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 all-new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car ever produced by
the company. In addition to owning a very well equipped vehicle, customers
will gain a driving experience that matches the excitement of Saab’s bold
Scandinavian design language.

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
entry and starting, dual-zone climate control, adaptive parking assistance, and
XWD with electronic LSD – the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system.

The all-turbo powertrain line-up carries forward Saab’s rightsizing engine
strategy, focusing on responsible performance through the development of highly
efficient and four cylinder turbo engines. Starting at 1.6-litres* (180PS) all
transmissions are six speed and with diesel power, CO2 emissions as low as 139
g/km are also on offer.

The full new 9-5 model range pricing in the UK is as follows:

Trim	Fuel	Engine	On-the-Road
Vector SE	Diesel	2.0TiD 160PS	£26,495
		2.0TTiD 190PS MY11*	£28,495
	Petrol	1.6T 180PS MY11	£26,695
		2.0T 220PS	£28,195
Aero	Diesel	2.0TTiD 190PS MY11	£31,495
	Petrol	2.0T 220PS	£31,195
		2.8T 300PS	£37,995

The new Saab 9-5 features a generous array of standard equipment across the
range. There are two levels of specification:

Vector SE

The ‘Vector SE’ specification is the starting point for 9-5 ownership, and is
available to order at launch with the 2.0-litre TiD diesel engine or the
2.0-litre petrol engine. A 1.6T petrol and 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel engine will
be available to order from model year 2011 (mid-2010). Highlights include
leather/textile comfort seats, auto dimming interior mirror, AUX & USB sockets
with MP3/iPod integration, bluetooth phone integration system, heated front
seats, keyless push button engine start/stop, park assist (front and rear), rain
sensor windscreen wipers, 17” alloy wheels, electronic climate control (dual
zone) and cruise control.

Aero

Saab customers can opt for the higher Aero specification with prices starting at
£31,195 for the 2.0T petrol engine, alongside the flagship 2.8T petrol engine
with XWD. The 2.0TTiD twin turbo diesel engine is available to order from model
year 2011 (mid-2010). In addition to the Vector SE’s standard features,
highlights include 19” alloy wheels, Aero front and rear bumpers, twin exposed
tailpipes, bi-xenon headlights, headlight washers, dual electric seats, leather
sport seats, alloy pedals and sport chassis.

UK Managing Director Jonathan Nash said: “We are very excited about the new
9-5 and we are confident it will be a great success for our dealers in the UK.
The new Saab 9-5 combines the emotional appeal of a contemporary, modern Saab
with all the rational appeal of a spacious five-seater premium saloon, with high
levels of standard equipment, innovative functional features and competitive
pricing.”

The Saab 9-5 will be built at Saab’s home plant in Trollhättan, where it has
been engineered and chiefly developed.

More about the new Saab 9-5 by going to www.saab.co.uk

GMAC to provide financing for Saab dealers and customers

* GMAC chosen as financial services provider to Saab Automobile
* Preferred source of wholesale and retail financing for dealers and customers

Trollhättan. Following its successful launch as an independent company, 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 Åke 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 to build on our strong relationships with Saab dealers and customers, and we look forward to working with Saab as it begins a new chapter in its history."
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Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

Automotive designer Eduard Gray has sent in some renderings of his ideas for the first car to come from the Saab purchase of Spyker. Based near Saab headquarters in Trollhättan, Sweden, Gray believes the drawings could land him a job with the Saab Design Studio Team.


“The union of Saab and Spyker presents a unique opportunity to create a design that takes the best of each brand and distills their qualities into a single product, the designer says in his website.”


Indeed, his six drawings of the Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute shows elements of both companies. Gray calls the work "a quick expression of my optimism for the future of the brand."


Spyker lends us its supercar chassis with a mid-mounted engine and low down aerodynamics while Saab contributes with the style, character and engineering making for a design that is as pleasant to look at as it is to drive.”



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