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If you are bidding outside the united states please calculate your postage before placing your bid and please be aware that i will have to put a customs form on the package. The saab 93 turbo x might be the rarest car ive ever driven. The nicely freshened 2008 saab 93 once again offers three body styles. Saab 93 aero turbo x 2008 icedriving in sweden 4wd.

Sep 01, 2008 to exploit its enhanced traction, the turbo x gets an uprated version of saabs turbocharged v6. The biggest news about the turbo x is the fitment of the haldex 4. The 2008 saab 93 is a compact, entrylevel luxury car available in sedan, wagon sportcombi and convertible body styles all of which come in 2. Saab 93 turbo x sticker shock comes standard with the first of saab s crosswheeldrivemodels, writes bruce newton. Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging by launching the 2008 saab turbo x, a driver focused performance car that sets new standards of performance and capability for the brand. A surprising 25 percent of the mix is sportcombi, substantially higher than the 10 percent of. Turbocharging and novel safety innovations like a console mounted ignition key, diagonal, dual circuit brakes and headlight washers became saab trademarks. May 16, 2008 swedish car manufacturer saab has announced the launch of a new special edition of its 95 model set to be the best value premium car on the market. Nov 17, 2011 it is a very safe car, it has good handling i have upgraded suspension and shock absorbers, good acceleration and relatively low fuel consumption. With weightsaving carbon fiber bodywork, a lightweight powertrain, electronicallycontrolled suspension and allwheel drive, the saab aero x is an exciting driver s car that promises a level of performance to match its looks. The most important thing is about identity, i identify myself as a saab driver, someone who has the qualitities of the car company saab, never gives up, fight on even if odds are bad and individual. With weightsaving carbon fiber bodywork, a lightweight powertrain, electronically controlled suspension and allwheel drive, the saab aero x is an exciting driver s car that promises a level of performance to match its looks. To exploit its enhanced traction, the turbo x gets an uprated version of saabs turbocharged v6. Heres a tour of the saab 93 turbox xwd you couldnt buy.

It was made to celebrate saab s 30 years of turbocharging. This 2008 saab 93 turbo x sportcombi is said to be one of 45 imported to the us equipped with a turbocharged 2. Search preowned 2008 saab 93 turbo x listings to find the best local deals. Its a model that copped a small amount of criticism from some quarters at first, but its position in saabs history as the first xwd vehicle and quite a special car is pretty well assured now. The saab turbo x adds a new dimension in chassis control to saabs unrivalled experience in turbocharging. Saab certainly put effort into making the car look like a performance sedan. Unlike earlier gofast saabs, the turbo x didnt suffer from understeer, thanks to the 280 horses from its 2. Celebrating three decades of turbocharged offerings, saab rolls out this very limited edition 93 turbo x. But exclusivity always carries a premium, and saab.

Eight years after that, saab released its first car that was truly different from the saab 92 platformthe saab 99. The saab 99 had selfrepairing bumpers, a wraparound windscreen, sideimpact door beams, and headlamp washersall of which are trademark features of. Used 2008 saab 93 turbo x for sale with photos cargurus. Vehicle layout, frontengine, awd, 5pass, 4door sedan and wagon.

September 1979 car and driver magazine cobra 1980 turbo ebay. The 2008 saab turbo x, the first 93 model equipped with allwheel drive, eclipses the aero as saabs topoftheline 93. The meanlooking turbo x will be launched next month in allwheeldrive, rekindling the spirit of the 1980s saab 900 black turbo. Even saab has finally capitulated with this turbo x. Saabs been a bit cashstarved for a while, so the 93 turbo x is the first new product from gms swedish outpost for some time. Decked out in a snazzy allblack paint scheme, the turbo x also features unique front and rear fascias and a set of very handsome wheels to help differentiate it from its 93 siblings. The turbo x is the newest derivative of saabs mainstream 93 lineup. It is the result of a development program that leverages the full potential of saab s innovative xwd system, with the car s sports tuned suspension, brakes and electronic control systems all aligned to meet a single need. Jun 01, 2008 the 2008 saab turbo x, the first 93 model equipped with allwheel drive, eclipses the aero as saabs topoftheline 93. As saab contemplates its future, kilometer magazine takes a drive in one of the most important and quirky vehicles in its history. The car was the saab 99, first introduced at the frankfurt motor show in 1977. The result was saab automobile, some 60 years later the endeavor has yielded some of the most unique and recognizable automotive designs to ever come out of europe. This was a bigger landmark year than 1960 was for the company as the saab 99 was regarded as the car that defined saab s future models. Find out more in the first drive article from the automotive experts at motor trend.

Nov 01, 2008 check out the new 2008 saab 93 turbo x powered by a turbocharged v6 engine, an optional carbonfiber trim, and an electronic limitedslip differential inside european car magazine. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 saab 93 turbo x including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Saab because nobody else i know drives a saab saab graphic designer, sexy motherfucker, intelligentsia saab weird middle aged or old dude saab is the architects car. The topdog aero xwd, tested here, is powered by the 300hp, 2. Dec 16, 2014 saabvolvo wealthy people, likes saab and volvo because they seem more unique compared to all their neighbors with other luxury brands.

Saab 93 aero turbo x 2008 icedriving in sweden 4wd drive. Not surprisingly, the saab products were the most enthusiastgeared out of anything i got to drive regularly, and the turbo x was top dog a. Jul 31, 2014 drive saab 93 turbo x in this cool driving game. Saab 93 turbo x sticker shock comes standard with the first of saabs crosswheeldrivemodels, writes bruce newton.

Computer simulations anticipate zero to 100 kph in just 4. Swedish car manufacturer saab has announced the launch of a new special edition of its 95 model set to be the best value premium car on the market. Owners of the new saab turbo x will get a personalised greeting when they switch on the ignition. The 93 is built on the same global epsilon platform used for most of gms midsized models. Saab 94x into production with new 250bhp v6 diesel and v6 petrol turbo. Say hello to the new 2008 saab turbo x, a limitededition 93 that pays homage to the 1985 saab 900 spg, a classic coupe known for its trademark black exterior treatment, threearm alloys, and.

Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging at this years frankfurt international motor show by launching the saab turbo x, a driver focused performance car that sets new. Handling is of the eurosportssedan variety with a firm suspension, tires that grip, and lively steering. Saab 93 turbo x 2008 super auto limited edition carbon. Called xwd, the highly developed system can channel power both fronttorear and sidetoside, to gain better traction or to maximize fuel economy depending on the circumstances. Imagine a saab 93 with a coat of black metallic paint, prominent stylized dual exhaust tips and 18 alloys that recall the trispoke rims that distinguished the brands iconic 900 spg. This car would provide the foundation for the combi coupe wagon back in the u. Just in time for the x games, saab sent us one of their limited edition turbo x sedans. Does show yellowing from age and storage otherwise in good condition. Aug 28, 2008 how to professionally tint a car door window 20 vw jetta for beginners duration. Car and driver january 1981 rx7, saab 900 turbo, alfa.

Driven by an older married couple who like the idea of a foreign car brand even if. The 2008 saab 93 turbo x is a sports sedan by saab that is featured in forza motorsport 3 and forza motorsport 4. As with other 93s, the turbo x has a practical interior with plenty of luggage space and a usable rear seat. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2008 saab 93 sedan 4d aero turbo x awd. But, beyond its latest power boost, the turbo x is saabs first swedish built allwheel drive car, and though a little late to the party, it remains eclectic, sporty and fun to drive. All turbo x were offered in metallic jet black with matte grey trim. Saab is rather new to the idea of putting allwheel drive into its cars, but you wouldnt know it from the way the 93 turbo x tenaciously grips to the pavement. The turbo x is saab s first production car with the xwd allwheel drive system from haldex traction and elsd. See more ideas about rally, rally car and saab turbo. Car and driver magazine april 1981 porsche 924 turbo saab turbo cadillac cobra. The turbo x is the newest derivative of saab s mainstream 93 lineup. This was a bigger landmark year than 1960 was for the company as the saab 99 was regarded as the car that defined saabs future models. Whilst the 1977 99 turbo was shown in pearlescent white, some of the most desireable saab production turbos have been black in color, hence the coloring for this new. Saab turbo x saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging at this years frankfurt international motor show by launching the saab turbo x, a driverfocused performance car that sets new standards for the brand.

The 93 turbo x is the flagship model of the second generation 93 that debuted in 2008 to introduce xwd, saabs first allwheel drive system that was codeveloped with haldex. Saab s been a bit cashstarved for a while, so the 93 turbo x is the first new product from gms swedish outpost for some time. Other vehicles using this platform included the opel vectra and cadillac bls. Saab 93 turbo x 2008 super car limited edition youtube. The saab turbo x adds a new dimension in chassis control to saab s unrivalled experience in turbocharging. Computer simulations anticipate zero to 60mph100 kph in just 4. Volkswagen vw beetle bug v8 biturbo built vocho fusca kafer overhaulin full hd duration. Feb 09, 2015 volkswagen vw beetle bug v8 biturbo built vocho fusca kafer overhaulin full hd duration. Has factory navigation, touring package and the very rare third headrest in the back seat option. Saab drivers usually identify with one or more of the following reasons for having purchased their vehicle. Check out the new 2008 saab 93 turbo x powered by a turbocharged v6 engine, an optional carbonfiber trim, and an electronic limitedslip differential inside european car magazine. Quirky, successful, understated individuals who shy away from the stigma of driving a bmw or mercedes. Probably, youve never heard of the 93 turbox awd, or even the brand itself. Turbo x engine and xwd, saabs innovative permanent allwheeldrive system.

Saab you buy a saab and you sob, referring to the maintenance costs. The turbo x is also equipped with the companys crosswheel drive xwd, being the first saab to be fitted with the sophisticated. Extremely rare turbo x sportsedan with manual sixspeed transmission, meticulously. If youre a car geek, or have spent at least a few days in europe, you may have noticed a couple of dull saabs driving. Nov 29, 2007 saab introduced its first turbocharged car, the 99 turbo, at the frankfurt motor show in 1977 and it was at frankfurt again, some 30 years later, that the turbo x was introduced. It is the result of a development program that leverages the full potential of saabs innovative xwd system, with the cars sports tuned suspension, brakes and electronic control systems all aligned to meet a single need. Say hello to the new 2008 saab turbo x, a limitededition 93 that. That means that the cars that were scheduled to drive sometimes have to be. The saab 93 is a compact executive car that was originally developed and manufactured by the swedish automaker saab the 93 was first based on the gm2900 platform and subsequently changed to the gm epsilon platform. Tips on car buying, how to negotiate, and how to buy a car. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 99 turbo, saab released the turbo x, an allwheel drive, blackclad performance version of the 93. Its hard to believe that saab hasnt developed an allwheeldrive car before the saab 93 turbo x.

A ready for takeoff message flashes in the main instrument display with the owners name and car edition number. Saab has named it xwd, pronounced cross wheel drive, as a nod to. The turbo x is trollhattans latest limitedproduction 93 hotrod. According to top gear, saab drivers are members of the intelligentsia, including but not limited to architects, graphic designers, civil rights lawyers, and specialist doctors. Saabs last owners, national electric vehicle sweden nevs were assembling the 93 sedan saloon as. There is a tremendous amount of basic goodness in the saab 99 design, he explains. With weightsaving carbon fiber bodywork, a lightweight powertrain, electronicallycontrolled suspension and allwheel drive, the saab aero x is an exciting drivers car that promises a level of performance to match its looks. The saab 94x shares its platform, an assembly line, and most of its mechanicals with the caddy. The car is finished in jet black metallic over a black leather interior and came with heated seats, a sunroof, and the touring and cold weather packages from the factory.