Saab reveals more details about its new 9-5
30 Aug 2009|4,440 views
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Saab claims the new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car they've ever made, with a design inspired by the Aero X Concept, with its low-slung stance, its muscular build, uncluttered lines and curvaceous shapes.
Technological features include keyless entry and starting - with Saab's trademark ignition point located between the front seats, adaptive headlights with Bi-xenon beams, head-up display on the windscreen, an adaptive chassis with real-time damping control and SAAB's XWD with eLSD.
Three engines are available at launch, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo diesel with 160bhp, a 2.0 litre petrol turbo producing 220bhp, and a top of the range 2.8 litre V8 petrol that churns out 300bhp and 400Nm of torque. Shortly after, a 1.6 litre petrol turbo with 180bhp is expected to be unveiled, as well as an eco-friendly 2.0 litre BioPower E85 engine. All engines will be mated to six-speed automatic transmissions.
A Harman Kardon surround sound audio system which can be accessed through an 8-inch touch screen will provide entertainment for the passengers, while a 10GB hard drive and USB and auxiliary ports makes storage of music easy. Other options include a rear DVD player with its own screens and wireless headphones.
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Saab claims the new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car they've ever made, with a design inspired by the Aero X Concept, with its low-slung stance, its muscular build, uncluttered lines and curvaceous shapes.
Technological features include keyless entry and starting - with Saab's trademark ignition point located between the front seats, adaptive headlights with Bi-xenon beams, head-up display on the windscreen, an adaptive chassis with real-time damping control and SAAB's XWD with eLSD.
Three engines are available at launch, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo diesel with 160bhp, a 2.0 litre petrol turbo producing 220bhp, and a top of the range 2.8 litre V8 petrol that churns out 300bhp and 400Nm of torque. Shortly after, a 1.6 litre petrol turbo with 180bhp is expected to be unveiled, as well as an eco-friendly 2.0 litre BioPower E85 engine. All engines will be mated to six-speed automatic transmissions.
A Harman Kardon surround sound audio system which can be accessed through an 8-inch touch screen will provide entertainment for the passengers, while a 10GB hard drive and USB and auxiliary ports makes storage of music easy. Other options include a rear DVD player with its own screens and wireless headphones.
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