June 2006
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Saab to launch 210 bhp 9-5 BioPower model
A rush of adrenaline
- The Saab Salomon Adrenaline Tour
Perfect partners
Saab Performance Team
Accessories for an active life

Hi 

Welcome to Saab-i. This action-packed issue has an adventure theme, with news of a new Saab 9-5 BioPower engine, details of how you could be part of the next Saab Salomon Adrenaline Tour, information about the Saab-Salomon partnership and a chance to watch the amazing driving skills of the Saab Performance Team. 

We also have details of a series of Saab Accessories designed to complement an active lifestyle, and may I take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the summer season from everyone at Saab.

Best regards,

Knut Simonsson
Executive Director, Brand and Sales Operations
Saab Automobile AB


For a truly adventurous drive that is kinder to the environment, look out for the new Saab 9-5 2.3t BioPower model, which goes on sale later this year in the Nordic markets, the UK and Ireland. This thrilling new 9-5 BioPower variant follows hot on the heels of the 2.0t Biopower variant that has already proven to be a huge success – it is currently Sweden’s best-selling environmentally friendly car.

Running on E85 bioethanol fuel, the engine produces 14% more maximum power (210 bhp compared to 185 bhp) and 11% more torque (310 Nm compared to 280 Nm) than its petrol equivalent. This latest Saab BioPower model utilises the same technology as the Saab 2.0t BioPower. Both combine the benefits of “going green” through cutting carbon dioxide emissions, with the enjoyment of even sportier driving performance.

A further practical advantage of BioPower is that it allows customers to run on gasoline and/or E85 fuel in any proportion without the need to make any adjustments – totally hassle-free!

This exciting new model will be available from launch in a choice of Sedan and SportCombi bodystyles, with manual or automatic transmission. Please contact your nearest Saab dealer for more information.

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The Adrenaline Hunters are a team of globetrotting athletes who scour the planet looking for the next hit of pure adrenaline. This summer the Adrenaline Hunters’ most outrageous footage will be coming to Europe’s best outdoor sports events, as the Saab Salomon Adrenaline Tour cruises around the continent in a custom truck with a gigantic screen. A party not to be missed!

If you are sporty, adventurous and always on the lookout for the next outdoor adventure to go on with your friends, then you could be the one we’re looking for. Saab and Salomon are offering you a chance to win your Ultimate Outdoor Experience where you will join the Adrenaline Hunters on their next mind-boggling trip to a dream destination.

The lucky winner will also become a Saab Ambassador, and get their own Saab 9-3 SportCombi to drive for 6 months. So if you think you’ve got what it takes, find out more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by following the links below.

  Visit the Saab Salomon Adrenaline Tour website
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Saab Salomon – Always inventing.
Saab Salomon – Seeing the world in a different light
Saab Salomon – Choose the road less travelled.

Two companies, both adventure seekers, both founded in 1947, that share a heritage of giving wings to wild ideas – ideas that have become groundbreaking innovations. Cool common ground and an identical founding year. Coincidence?

We think not.

These days, Saab and Salomon work together to create new sporting events - giving athletes a whole new way to play and everyone else a great show.

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The Saab Performance Team was formed in 1987 to commemorate Saab’s 40th anniversary. Today, the five-man squad travels the world performing displays of extreme driving, often in their bright red Saab 9-3 Sport Sedans. Their show includes everything from dazzling displays of synchronized driving to incredible full-speed 360-degree turns, bringing delight and amazement to the watching crowds.

It may not surprise you to discover that all of the team members have previously competed in rallies, but what’s really unusual is that all five of them hold regular day jobs at Saab. The team consists of two engineers, a quality controller, a technician, and the head of our photo studio! Check out a short film of the team in action by clicking on the link below.

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When you’re hitting the great outdoors, think of your Saab as a ‘base camp’, which can easily be fitted with a range of carrying, stowing and towing accessories that can adapt to suit your specialist sports equipment.

 

 


Alternatively, how about a roof-mounted bike holder with an integral lift system? This lockable aluminium holder lets you mount your bike at door height and raise it to the roof with the help of gas springs.

 
If you’d prefer a dedicated board holder, the roof-mounted Windsurf/Surfboard holder has resilient rubber strips, a quick-tensioning aid and mast holder. 


 


What you can’t fit in or on your Saab, you can tow behind you! We have a choice of fixed or removable towbars, which fit simply to the integral mounting points. All towbars have been fully crash-tested for your safety.

To explore the full range of Saab Genuine accessories visit www.saab.com


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The Saab Bike Holder is designed to fit to your tow bar, and carries 2-3 bikes safely and securely thanks to a dual-lock system. The fold-down function gives you easy access to the luggage compartment even when you have bikes on board.




A trip to the coast is plain sailing with our Kayak/Canoe Holder. Featuring adjustable supports that mould to the shape of the hull, this indispensable accessory can also handle windsurf boards and even small boats! 

Wakeboard enthusiasts will love our lockable Wakeboard Holder, which slides out from the car roof to make loading and unloading a breeze. It can also handle skies and snowboards, making it a true all-year-round accessory.



 
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