Geneva, February 27, 2006 - Saab broke the ice tonight on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show by creating a Scandinavian atmosphere to reveal its stunning Aero X Concept car at the GM Premiere Night.

Saab declares its intention to enter a new market segment with the unveiling of its Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Concept at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.

Saab describe their latest concept as a multi-dynamic car that combines a high level of driving satisfaction with great flexibility. Lets talk about the performance: The high power to weight ratio possible from the turbocharged V6 puts out enough punch to drive this concept from 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. Pretty good for a concept car, but still no Ferrari. The flexibility of this car stems from it's a...

Compared to the original Saab 9-5 engine, the unit powering the Saab 9-3 Aero is equipped with a new camshaft on the exhaust side, new and sturdier pistons, new gudgeon pins, new, sturdier connecting rods and new fuel injection valves. The exhaust valves are made of Nimonic, which is a nickel alloy with excellent heat resistance. The Saab 9-3 Viggen is equipped with valves of the same type.

The 9-3X is most accurately described as a cross-over coupe, demonstrating that a four-wheel-drive vehicle with off-road capabilities can also retain a strong, sporty on-road appeal. It is the first time Saab has shown a car with off-road abilities. Within its coupe format, the 9-3X offers spacious accommodation for four adults and a versatile load-carrying ability. An all-new, 280bhp, 2.8-liter V...

This car is not road legal. Racing only.

Saab has given its newcomer a designation from the company's aviation history. The Viggen name - Swedish for thunderbolt - is also the designation for the Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter. The delta shaped Saab 9-3 Viggen symbol on the car's front wings is reminiscent of the 'double v' shape formed by the wings of the Viggen jet fighter.

Compared to the original Saab 9-3 engine, the unit powering the Saab 9-3 Aero is equipped with a new camshaft on the exhaust side, new and sturdier pistons, new gudgeon pins, new, sturdier connecting rods and new fuel injection valves. The exhaust valves are made of Nimonic, which is a nickel alloy with excellent heat resistance. The Saab 9-3 Viggen is equipped with valves of the same type.