Saab’s successful BioPower concept – delivering increased performance as well as reduced fossil CO2 emissions – is to be introduced throughout the 9-3 range, including Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible bodystyles.
Running on E85 fuel (85% bioethanol/15% gasoline), the new 9-3 BioPower 1.8t engine delivers 17% more maximum power (175 hp/129 kW v 150 hp/111 kW) and 10% more torque (265 v 240 Nm). In the 9-3 Sport Sedan, that translates to projected zero to 100 kph acceleration in 8.4 sec and 80 to 120 kph in fifth gear in 13.9 sec, compared to 9.5 sec and 15.0 sec, respectively, on gasoline.
Browse through the site to find more information on the previously introduced the Saab BioPower 100 Concept, which showcases the first production-based engine to be optimized for pure bioethanol (E100) fuel. The result is a level of performance never seen before from a road car using this fuel.
There is also more information on their Recyling Oriented Design Program under the tab.
