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Brand: The Saab 9X - an expression of the Saab brand 1 (2)

To underpin the impact of these highly visible showcases for the brand, Saab is also focusing its marketing communications on a relatively small target group of just 10 million customers and prospective customers worldwide. This niche strategy will utilise high-quality relationship marketing and more closely targeted advertising to allow Saab to directly address its audience.

These product, marketing and retail initiatives are expected to drive worldwide sales to new levels, virtually doubling current annual sales volumes to about 250,000 units by 2006. "The Saab 9X marks the start of a product and marketing offensive that is unprecedented for Saab," adds Augustsson. "It is a level of investment that will see Saab become an increasingly important worldwide player in the premium car sector."

Facts: Technical specifications and performance

Two-door sports car with floor-mounted rear tailgate, monocoque construction; aluminium/steel.

Engine: 3.0-litre high feature V-6, turbocharged, four OHC, 24 valve. Aluminium construction. Front, transversely-mounted<BR>Max. power (projected): 300 bhp/ 224 kW @ 5,500 rpm (EEC) Max. torque (projected): 410 Nm/ 302 lb ft @ 2,200 rpm (EEC)

Engine management: Saab Trionic (ignition timing, turbo boost and throttle control)

Transmission: Six-speed, sequential, manual gearbox. Four wheel drive

Steering: Rack and pinion, power-assisted. 2.5 turns (lock-to-lock)

Suspension: Front: Struts, lower A-arm, separate gas-filled shock absorbers coil springs, anti-roll bar Rear: Independent, multi-link, gas-filled shock absorbers coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brakes: Front: 350mm, ventilated/drilled steel discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers Rear: 330mm, ventilated/drilled steel discs, 2-piston Brembo calipers

Wheels: 19 x 8.5 inch, five-spoke alloy

Tyres: Front and Rear: 245 x 40 Michelin R19

Kerb weight (projected): 1330 kilos

External dimensions:Length: 4156mm, Height: 1365mm, Width: 1820mm Wheelbase: 2700mm, Track width (f): 1570mm, (r) 1570mm

Load space: Volume: 230 litres (rear seat up), 600 litres (rear seat folded) Length: 495mm (rear seat up) 955mm (+ rear seat folded), 1155mm (+ floor extended) 1540mm (+ tailgate down), 2480mm (+ front seat folded)

Performance (projected): Top speed: 250 km/h (limited) 0 - 100 km/h: 5.9 secs

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