Saab UK Puts up for Sale the Last Remaining RHD 2012 9-3 Convertibles

Last May, amidst a mountain of problems, Saab celebrated the silver jubilee of its Convertible series that debuted as the 900 Cabrio in 1986 before the Swedes renamed the entire model lineup to 9-3 in 1998.

A year later, Saab is bankrupt and the company's Trollhättan plant idled, but if you live in the UK and are still interested in buying a brand new 9-3 Convertible, we have some good news for you.

Saab Parts UK announced today that it has successfully secured the sale of the last remaining 26 right-hand drive MY12 9-3 Convertibles, which will be available to buy through the company's national network of 87 Authorised Repairers.

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2008 Saab Turbo X Making Its N. American Debut In Boston

The 2007 Boston International Auto Show, which opens to the press just after Thanksgiving on Nov. 27, is having the North American debut of the special edition Saab Turbo X (see details & images here), making Bostonians among the first here to get a look at it.

Inspired from the first black 900 Turbo (BTW, Saab will also showcase a recently acquired classic 1985 900 Turbo SPG in Boston), the all-wheel drive Turbo X is equipped with a 280 Hp 2.8L V6 Turbo engine. In addition to tuning of the suspension and its electronic chassis, throttle and powertrain settings, the Turbo X also features distinctive styling additions. The first customer deliveries of the Turbo X in the U.S. are expected during the second quarter of 2008.

UK Prices Announced For Saab’s Limited Edition 2008 9-3 Turbo X

Making its UK premiere at the MPH 2007 motor show in London, the 2008 9-3 Turbo X is a limited edition model that celebrates 30 years of Saab turbocharging. Equipped with an AWD drive system and a 280 Hp strong 2.8-litre V6 Turbo engine, the 9-3 Turbo X is offered in both Saloon and SportWagon bodystyles. According to Saab U.K., the order book for the 9-3 Turbo X is now open with first customer deliveries are expected early next year. Prices start from £32,495 ($67,750 or €46,860) but if you’re interested, better hurry up as only 500 units will be available in the U.K. -More pics after the jump

Frankfurt Leak: Saab 9-3 Turbo X Images

There’s no need to wait until the opening of the Frankfurt Show on Tuesday to get a glimpse of the Saab 9-3 Turbo X as member of “Trollhattansaab” freed a set of official images. The commemorative version is a “blacked out” 9-3 2.8 Turbo AWD whose design echoes -or at least that’s what Saab believes, the black Saab 99/900 turbos. Equipped with a turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 unit that delivers 280 Hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, the 9-3 Turbo X takes 5.7 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph). -Follow the jump for more pictures

Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Trollhattansaab

Saab 9-3 Turbo X: Frankfurt Debut For Special Version

Celebrating their 30th anniversary of turbocharged models, Saab announced that they will stage the debut of a limited edition version of the recently revised 9-3 (see here) at the Frankfurt Show in September. According to the Swedes, the 9-3 Turbo X will “inherit the visual appeal of the Saab 99 and 900 Black Turbos” –and that’s about all the info that Saab decided to share with us… Guess we’ll have to wait a few more weeks before Saab releases all the juicy details. -Click “Read More...” for the press release

Saab ‘Black Turbo’ Rebjörn

Saab unveils the Turbo X

Celebration of 30 years at the forefront of turbocharging technology

Saab to replicate classic ‘Black Turbo’ models, available as a limited edition

Saab will go ‘back to the future’ at next month’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic ‘Black Turbo’ models.

The Swedish premium car maker will celebrate 30 years of leadership in turbocharging by unveiling the Saab Turbo X, a limited edition performance car that inherits the visual appeal of the Saab 99 and 900 ‘Black Turbos’ – while also introducing cutting-edge technology. This ultimate expression of the new 9-3 range will deliver standard-setting levels of performance for the brand.

It was at Frankfurt in 1977 that Saab surprised the automotive world when it revealed its first turbocharged model. It set a performance trend that others were to follow. Now the innovative features of the new Saab ‘Black Turbo’ are also expected to attract widespread imitation.

Further details of the Saab Turbo X will be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.