Is the Saab 9-3 Turbo?
The 9-3’s Aero sedan has a 2.8-liter, six-cylinder turbocharged engine that now makes 255 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. In 2008, Saab will begin selling an all-wheel drive Aero model with additional horsepower. Test drivers were generally pleased with engine power regardless of which 9-3 they tested.
What is Saab 93x?
The Saab 9-3 (pronounced nine-three) is a compact executive car that was originally developed and manufactured by the Swedish automaker Saab. The first generation 9-3 (1998-2003) is based on the GM2900 platform changing to the GM Epsilon platform with the introduction of the second-generation car (2003-2012).
Is the Saab 9-3 Turbo X all wheel drive?
Black is the only color for Saab’s limited-edition, top-of-the-line 9-3 with all-wheel drive. The 2008 Saab Turbo X, the first 9-3 model equipped with all-wheel drive, eclipses the Aero as Saab’s top-of-the-line 9-3. A limited run of 600 will be sold in the U.S. as a four-door sedan and five-door wagon.
Is the Saab 9-3 Aero XWD with ELSD?
The Saab 9-3 Aero with XWD (hereon referred to as the ‘XWD Aero’) will also get the XWD system, but in 2008 that system won’t have the electronic limited slip differential (eLSD). And this is critical, as it’s the eLSD that allows the torque split from side to side on the rear wheels.
Which is better Saab Turbo X or aero XWD?
The gearbox in the Turbo X is strengthened and will have the torque limitation removed in first and second gear, which the XWD Aero will miss out on (for 2008 at least – no indications yet for 09 onwards). This will give you much more grunt early on and explains the improved 0-100 km/h time.
Black is the only color for Saab’s limited-edition, top-of-the-line 9-3 with all-wheel drive. The 2008 Saab Turbo X, the first 9-3 model equipped with all-wheel drive, eclipses the Aero as Saab’s top-of-the-line 9-3. A limited run of 600 will be sold in the U.S. as a four-door sedan and five-door wagon.
The Saab 9-3 Aero with XWD (hereon referred to as the ‘XWD Aero’) will also get the XWD system, but in 2008 that system won’t have the electronic limited slip differential (eLSD). And this is critical, as it’s the eLSD that allows the torque split from side to side on the rear wheels.
The gearbox in the Turbo X is strengthened and will have the torque limitation removed in first and second gear, which the XWD Aero will miss out on (for 2008 at least – no indications yet for 09 onwards). This will give you much more grunt early on and explains the improved 0-100 km/h time.