Auto Adventures: The San Diego Auto Show Part 4

Filed Under (Auto Adventures, Events, Features & Opinions) by Dr_VW

Howdy Webriders! It’s Dr. VW again. I figured it was about time for another installment of the San Diego Auto Adventure, and without further ado, I present:

The Saab Aero X.

It’s not a car thats set in stone for production, but it’s definitely a hint towards whats coming in the future, and if the Aero makes it into production with even half the eye candy its flaunting, I’ll be a happy camper. The car is drop dead gorgeous, with flowing lines and an aggressive, planted stance. It is singularly the most beautiful car I’ve set eyes on in my life; it’s style puts every other car, concept, hell even someones automotive wet dream, to unparalleled shame.

With a sloping roof-line, curvy angles, and a slicked back front valance and windscreen, the Aero defines its name, appearing lighter than air in white, and should it ever be produced in black, a storm cloud. The rather futuristic design feature however, that really sold me on the car, was the one piece windscreen and side windows. Instead of doors, the roof (also featuring a large glass ceiling) lifts off with portions of the body where the doors would normally be, glass and all. Unlike silly gullwing and Lambo doors, this set up would effectively still work in tight parking spaces, and in some ways, would work better than traditional doors! Inside, the glass is reinforced with metal pillars, but the side and front glass is all one piece, offering 180 degrees of uninterrupted vision to the occupants.

The Aero X’s engine platform and drive train is also a force to be reckoned with. With a 2.8L V6 twin turbo, the engine would normally be considered underpowered, but the innovation here is that it runs on pure ethanol; and the body is made of carbon fiber. The weight loss combined with the alternative fuel and 400HP engine make this thing a powerhouse despite the smaller displacement. With 0-60 times in around 4.9 seconds and a top speed (capped by gov. regulation) at 155mph, it is not a trailer queen for the rich. AWD and electronically controlled suspension is rounded off with a 7 speed transmission, controlled by the popular paddle shift set-up seen on more than a few of the unmentionables.

Overall, I thought the car was well though out and beautifully crafted. The aggressive front grill and hazy headlights give off a feel of almost primordial origins. This truly is the car of the gods. On that note, lets conclude our latest installment of this Auto Adventure, and be sure to check out the gallery! With over 500 pictures, theres no excuse not to check it out and leave a comment! This is Dr. VW- signing off.