Saab Aero X Concept Lands at Geneva
27 February 2006| Source: General Motors (GM Europe)
RUSSELSHEIM, Germany and GENEVA, Switzerland, February 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Saab broke the ice tonight on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show by
creating a Scandinavian atmosphere to reveal its stunning Aero X Concept car
at the GM Premiere Night. As the Aero X emerged in dramatic fashion amid 55
tons of specially imported Swedish ice, Saab's managing director Jan-Åke
Jonsson said: "This car makes a powerful statement for the brand. It
demonstrates that Saab is on the move and speaks for the confidence GM has in
us. It also shows how far we can take the Saab brand in the future and will
inspire our designers as they define how our brand's character will be
expressed in the next-generation of Saab cars."
The Aero X is an exciting sports coupé that harnesses the power of Saab's
aircraft and Scandinavian design roots. Its innovative features include an
aircraft-style cockpit canopy, eliminating the need for doors, and a 400 bhp,
twin-turbo, V6 BioPower engine fuelled by pure bioethanol, giving zero fossil
CO2 emissions. Inside, the cabin utilizes techniques derived from Swedish
glass and precision instrument making to display data in graphic 3-D images
on glass-like acrylic 'clear zones', eliminating conventional dials and
switches.
Anthony Lo, Director of Advanced Design GM Europe, who led the Aero X
design team, said: "This car is what you get when you allow designers to take
Saab's rich heritage and dream. But the Aero X is much more than that - it's
a canvas to explore the potential signature cues for Saab's next generation
product portfolio."
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Contact:
Eric Geers
Executive Director, Saab Communications
+46-70-320-5490
eric.geers@se.saab.com
Steve Janisse
Manager, GME Design & Technology Comm.
+49-170-339-5900
steve.janisse@de.gm.com
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