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Jetlike coupe takes sporty technology to new altitude
From Saab

The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saab's aviation and Scandinavian roots to make a unique statement in performance-car design. Conceived as a study to explore future design directions, its innovative features preview the development of an enhanced design language.

The dynamic two-seat sports coupe breaks with automotive design convention both outside and in.

There are no doors or windshield pillars - the Saab Aero X adopts a cockpit canopy, just as you would see on a jet aircraft. It offers the Aero X pilot full 180-degree vision and facilitates entry and exit from its low-slung cabin.

Thrust for the all-wheel-drive Aero X comes from a 400-horsepower, twin-turbo BioPower V-6 engine fueled entirely by ethanol. Inside, the Saab Aero X's cockpit adds a new dimension to clean Scandinavian interior design by eliminating conventional dials and buttons. Instead, Saab has applied techniques derived from Swedish glass and precision-instrument making, displaying data on glasslike acrylic "clear zones" in graphic 3-D images. With weight-saving carbon-fiber bodywork, a lightweight powertrain, an electronically controlled suspension and all-wheel drive, the Saab Aero X is a driver's car that promises performance to match its looks.

"This concept shows the exciting possibilities that are open to us as we evolve a more progressive design language for the brand," said Jan Ake Jonsson, Saab Automobile's managing director.

Over the years, Saab concepts have incorporated aircraft-inspired design features, including wraparound windshields and cockpit-style ergonomics.