Saab sonnet?

WTF is this? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/08/report-saab-sonett-a-go/

Another vert from gm more likely than not based on Kappa?!

But apparently we can't have a Firebird because of overlap..

**** GM.

WTF is this? http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/08/report-saab-sonett-a-go/

Another vert from gm more likely than not based on Kappa?!

But apparently we can't have a Firebird because of overlap..

**** GM.

Weird.....I haven’t heard anything about this until now.

I don’t think this is a very good move, I just don’t see the point to spend money on this new car......

**** GM.
Dude an online mag quoting a print Mag is NOT confirmation. We would definately have heard about this on here or C&G, thegriffen would likely be the first to tell about it (if it were true). SAAB will likely get a EPII 2 seater to keep to its FWD turbo roots.

Besides Willmington doesn't have enough extra capacity on the Kappa line to make very many SAABs, whereas the Swiss plant that makes the current 9-3, 9-5, and BLS isn't going to be making those for much longer.

Dude an online mag quoting a print Mag is NOT confirmation. We would definately have heard about this on here or C&G, thegriffen would likely be the first to tell about it (if it were true). SAAB will likely get a EPII 2 seater to keep to its FWD turbo roots.

Besides Willmington doesn't have enough extra capacity on the Kappa line to make very many SAABs, whereas the Swiss plant that makes the current 9-3, 9-5, and BLS isn't going to be making those for much longer.


http://www.thesaabsite.com/sonnetinfo.htm

The Sonett IV was planned to be a 2+2 sports car with a 2.0L turbocharged engine, but the project never got very far.

In March 2004 the head of General Motors in Europe, Bob Lutz, stated that he wanted a new Saab Sonett. This time based on the Pontiac Solstice. Another possible platform that was mentioned was the Subaru B9 Scrambler. Most people seem to think, however, that the most likely choice is the new GM Delta platform. The designer will probably be Michael Mauer and it's said that the roadster was designed when he worked at SAAB, before he went to Porsche in July 2004.

On April 6, 2004 AutoWeek wrote that a new Saab will be based on the GM Kappa platform, but that it would be difficult to adapt to front wheel drive. The go ahead has already been given to Saturn's Kappa car, based on the Curve concept created by the Saab advanced design team in Gothenburg, Sweden. A Saab source says "that we're exploring a Sonett-inspired two-seater should be no surprise". It is likely it will be revealed on the 2005 Frankfurt auto show.

Svante Kinell at the marketing department at Saab told Auto Week in an interview that a front-wheel-drive, two seater powered by a 250 hp V6 is planned. A concept may be shown at the Geneva auto show in March 2006. At the launch of the face-lifted 9-5 in Spain, Svante Kinell told Automotive News Europe "We will show an interesting concept in Geneva that will have the DNA of our Sonett sports car that we sold in the mid-'60s". If the concept is received well at various US car shows it will go into production.There has also been speculation regarding if the concept car Saab Aero-X may go into production under the "Sonett" name. Click here to view info about the Saab AERO-X.

In March 2004 the head of General Motors in Europe, Bob Lutz, stated that he wanted a new Saab Sonett. This time based on the Pontiac Solstice. [/B]Another possible platform that was mentioned was the Subaru B9 Scrambler. Most people seem to think, however, that the most likely choice is the new GM Delta platform.
I can find no such quote. Also since Lutz didn't specifically say it was on Kappa I would still be very sceptical.

I would like it, if it were RWD.

I would like it, if it were RWD.

or even AWD. That thing looks pretty cool...

Dude an online mag quoting a print Mag is NOT confirmation. We would definately have heard about this on here or C&G, thegriffen would likely be the first to tell about it (if it were true). SAAB will likely get a EPII 2 seater to keep to its FWD turbo roots.

Besides Willmington doesn't have enough extra capacity on the Kappa line to make very many SAABs, whereas the Swiss plant that makes the current 9-3, 9-5, and BLS isn't going to be making those for much longer.

The Kappa line is being expanded- plenty of room dude. Plenty of room;)

Man, I LOVE Saab's new styling theme. The current one is good, but this new one just takes the cake. I would seriously consider buying a Saab if it were reasonably priced. A 2 door roadster sounds absolutely awesome, especially if it were to take a lot of cues from the Aero-X.

I've had a thing for Saab for awhile now. Back in High School, my friends mom, had a 99 Saab 9-5 SE 4cyl Turbo. We had more than our fair share of fun in it. I'd definitely buy a Saab today if they had something that I could afford. That Roadster looks sweet it'll be interesting to see what it's priced at. Probably nowhere within my reach but hell i'm buying a truck before I get anything else.