April 2006
www.saab.com | Issue 03
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The world’s first fossil fuel-free hybrid
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Hi

Welcome to Saab-i.

This month I’m delighted to bring you another Saab-I Exclusive; the World’s first Fossil fuel-free Hybrid Vehicle in the shape of the Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept. This exciting new concept will be unveiled today at the Stockholm Motor Show in Sweden, and I’m sure you’ll agree it’s a fascinating concept. Find out more in the article below.

Best regards,

Knut Simonsson
Executive Director, Brand and Sales Operations
Saab Automobile

Saab will be unveiling something rather special at the Stockholm Motor Show today – a Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept in the shape of a Saab 9-3 Convertible. This groundbreaking new concept brings together the performance advantages of Saab BioPower and electric power to create the world’s first fossil fuel-free hybrid vehicle, as well as the first hybrid soft-top.

The car runs on E100 fuel (100% bioethanol), and the 2.0 litre turbo BioPower engine is assisted by two battery-driven electric motors, offering not only exceptional environmental friendliness, but also a substantial increase in power. In fact, it’s capable of briefly generating three times the torque of its gasoline-only equivalent – a staggering 785 Nm!

When using pure bioethanol the engine is not adding CO2 from fossil sources, and where an equivalent Saab engine running on petrol would produce 210 bhp, the BioPower version is capable of 260 bhp and an impressive 375 Nm of maximum torque. Drivers can then activate an electric-only ‘Zero Mode’, for energy-saving, fuel-free city driving.

The BioPower Hybrid concept builds on the market success of Saab’s current 9-5 BioPower model, but takes it to the next level by using 100% bioethanol and adding electric power to reduce fuel consumption.

To discover more about Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, please follow the link below.

 Saab BioPower Hybrid technology | Go to top


They say that travel broadens the mind, but it also brings some unexpected opportunities. The Saab International & Diplomat Sales programme has been specifically designed for expatriates, military personnel stationed abroad and members of the diplomatic corps. It enables you to buy a Saab on very special terms, including advantageous prices, extra support and personal service.

Buying your Saab through IDS also enables you to create a unique vacation, by having your new Saab delivered to one of several prominent cities in Europe. You can even pick up your car in the “Saab City” of Trollhättan in Sweden, where you can take a tour of the Saab car museum and factory, before driving away in your brand new car.

For more details of the many advantages of purchasing your Saab through IDS, please follow the link below.

 Visit Saab International & Diplomat Sales | Go to top


Although the 1990s are still fresh in any of our minds, going back just 10-15 years in the motor industry can seem like a long time. Follow the link below to catch up on some of the highlights of the decade that brought us house music, Playstations and even a Bronze medal for Sweden in the football World Cup!
  Saabs from the 1990s | Go to top
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