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Sunday, April 3, 2011

2011 Edo Koenigsegg CCR

front side view of 2011 Edo Koenigsegg CCR


Since the V8 engine is being force-fed by twin superchargers, the main focus was on the setup of the two Rotrex units. With assistance from the manufacturer the drive ratio was modified and the ECU was remapped to accommodate the hardware changes. The aim was to increase the power output while maintaining a broad torque curve over the whole rev range. With the new drive ratio the engine hits its torque peak earlier and puts out up to 891 horsepower, depending on the level of tune. In order to ensure long term reliability of the superchargers, the engine redline was lowered to 7,200 rpm.



The transmission with its notchy gear changes received an overhaul as well. The six speed gearbox was disassembled in its entirety and the plastic bushings were replaced with Uniball units. The final result: full boost pressure from just 3,700 rpm all the way up to 6,000 rpm, reassuringly durable brakes, finely tuned directional stability beyond 300 km/h (186 mph) and a top speed that was reduced slightly from 390 km/h (242 mph) for phenomenal and significantly improved acceleration and drivability.



Additional changes were made to the design of the vehicle's interior and exterior. The wheels for example underwent a beauty treatment and received a coat of charcoal paint. The updated front with auxiliary lights now resembles the later CCR models, and the Alcantara material that was used throughout the Koenigsegg's cabin provides a more luxurious feel. The redesigned center console now accommodates a new infotainment system including a reversing camera as well as a custom-made pouch for the immobilizer remote. For safety reasons a TPM system now informs the driver about tire pressures and temperatures. The display was integrated into the dashboard.



The bottom line: edo competition has succeeded in upgrading this extremely rare exotic with fine details without watering down its distinctly unique character. However, the most impressive aspect is still the intense and violent acceleration, which is virtually unparalleled, even in the realm of supercars.

Friday, March 18, 2011

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R


At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show Koenigsegg is presenting the brand new Koenigsegg Agera R - Quicker than lightning! The name Agera set the tone for the new project. Agera means "to take action" in Swedish. It is also short for the ancient Greek word Ageratos which means "ageless". These two are very suitable meanings, for the car building the future of Koenigsegg.



The 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is designed with the minimalistic "less is more" philosophy in mind. This philosophy means that the shape of the car has to be purely functional with no added features except those purely needed to meet regulation, added safety, ergonomics, practicality and aerodynamics. Koenigsegg believes that if this philosophy is followed, the car will also be beautiful as it is purely purposeful.



All in all the production version of the Koenigsegg Agera is created to take the Koenigsegg experience to the next level both on the road and the track, still maintaining the largest luggage space in the industry in combination with the unique Koenigsegg door system and detachable/stow-able hardtop. There are several differences between the pre-production car previously shown and the production versions. For example, the engine and gearbox configurations are different and some revolutionary interior, chassis and aerodynamic features adorn the production version of the Agera that has never been shown before.

The new car design 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R super speed racer car displayed in Geneva Motor Show 2011 is a very special customer, set to be delivered to its owner’s new Norwegian straight after the show closes. It is equipped with a special section with a Thule roof integrated carbon fiber ski-box containing two pairs of skis Koenigsegg.



At the 2011 Geneva Motor show, Koenigsegg presents the Koenigsegg winter package – the first lifestyle packages offered from Koenigsegg. The main element of this package is the exceptional Lightning Roof Box System. The Lightning Roof Box is developed together with the Swedish rack and roof box manufacturer Thule. The high performance lightweight box is made completely from carbon fibre and has been through several iterations of CFD simulation to ensure it is safe up to 300 km/h, making it the fastest roof box in the world.



The supercar 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R is built with a monocoque carbon to provide maximum rigidity and light weight; It is so structurally sound that does not require an annex roof, allowing the roof as a removable Panel which can be stored away. Koenigsegg hasn’t published performance numbers for R Agera yet, but from tires rated at 260 km/h and horse-like body structure and range as the poison Hennessey, its 0-60 mph time to be approximately 2.5 seconds and a top speed around 250 km/h on a double clutch 7.



2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R is powered by 5.0L twin-turbo V8 making a neck snapping 1,115-hp and a maximum torque of 885 lb-ft on E85 fuel. Koenigsegg has its own engine lab, with simulation programs, rapid prototyping machines, engine and chassis dynamometers, and a 1.7 km test track adjacent the factory enabling Koenigsegg to take the cars to 0-320-0 km/h at any time. Furthermore, a 25 minute drive away from the Koenigsegg Factory there is Knutstorp Racetrack, which is described by many as a miniature Nordschleife.



The engine 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R are mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gear case and we’re pretty aye that cuts the 0 to 62 miles per hour time belt down to something that’s very impressive. Here Koenigsegg can put the engine and car through serious testing and make sure they work in perfect harmony. This gives Koenigsegg unique possibilities to develop technologies normally exclusive to much larger companies.



These are extraordinary numbers considering the size and reliability of the engine without forsaking drivability or flexibility. This is truly downsizing, without drawbacks. These characteristics make it one of the most flexible and easy to use hypercar engines in the world.



The 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R is proportionate, compact and muscular. Its timeless, efficient and distinctive shape is truly a testament to time. The original shape and concept of the Koenigsegg CC, created 15 years ago, is still valid, fresh and highly competitive today. The Agera manage to stay true to the original philosophy, shape and size of the original CC. At the same time, it looks, feels and performs like something belonging to the future.



The price of the optional 'R' package, on top of a normal $1,400,000 Agera, is $211,000 at current exchange rates, but that looks like something of a bargain compared to the $270,000 Koenigsegg charges for creating a bare carbon car.

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R

2012 Koenigsegg Agera R


At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show Koenigsegg is presenting the brand new Koenigsegg Agera R - Quicker than lightning! The name Agera set the tone for the new project. Agera means "to take action" in Swedish. It is also short for the ancient Greek word Ageratos which means "ageless". These two are very suitable meanings, for the car building the future of Koenigsegg.



The 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is designed with the minimalistic "less is more" philosophy in mind. This philosophy means that the shape of the car has to be purely functional with no added features except those purely needed to meet regulation, added safety, ergonomics, practicality and aerodynamics. Koenigsegg believes that if this philosophy is followed, the car will also be beautiful as it is purely purposeful.



All in all the production version of the Koenigsegg Agera is created to take the Koenigsegg experience to the next level both on the road and the track, still maintaining the largest luggage space in the industry in combination with the unique Koenigsegg door system and detachable/stow-able hardtop. There are several differences between the pre-production car previously shown and the production versions. For example, the engine and gearbox configurations are different and some revolutionary interior, chassis and aerodynamic features adorn the production version of the Agera that has never been shown before.

The new car design 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R super speed racer car displayed in Geneva Motor Show 2011 is a very special customer, set to be delivered to its owner’s new Norwegian straight after the show closes. It is equipped with a special section with a Thule roof integrated carbon fiber ski-box containing two pairs of skis Koenigsegg.



At the 2011 Geneva Motor show, Koenigsegg presents the Koenigsegg winter package – the first lifestyle packages offered from Koenigsegg. The main element of this package is the exceptional Lightning Roof Box System. The Lightning Roof Box is developed together with the Swedish rack and roof box manufacturer Thule. The high performance lightweight box is made completely from carbon fibre and has been through several iterations of CFD simulation to ensure it is safe up to 300 km/h, making it the fastest roof box in the world.



The supercar 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R is built with a monocoque carbon to provide maximum rigidity and light weight; It is so structurally sound that does not require an annex roof, allowing the roof as a removable Panel which can be stored away. Koenigsegg hasn’t published performance numbers for R Agera yet, but from tires rated at 260 km/h and horse-like body structure and range as the poison Hennessey, its 0-60 mph time to be approximately 2.5 seconds and a top speed around 250 km/h on a double clutch 7.



2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R is powered by 5.0L twin-turbo V8 making a neck snapping 1,115-hp and a maximum torque of 885 lb-ft on E85 fuel. Koenigsegg has its own engine lab, with simulation programs, rapid prototyping machines, engine and chassis dynamometers, and a 1.7 km test track adjacent the factory enabling Koenigsegg to take the cars to 0-320-0 km/h at any time. Furthermore, a 25 minute drive away from the Koenigsegg Factory there is Knutstorp Racetrack, which is described by many as a miniature Nordschleife.



The engine 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R are mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gear case and we’re pretty aye that cuts the 0 to 62 miles per hour time belt down to something that’s very impressive. Here Koenigsegg can put the engine and car through serious testing and make sure they work in perfect harmony. This gives Koenigsegg unique possibilities to develop technologies normally exclusive to much larger companies.



These are extraordinary numbers considering the size and reliability of the engine without forsaking drivability or flexibility. This is truly downsizing, without drawbacks. These characteristics make it one of the most flexible and easy to use hypercar engines in the world.



The 2012 Koenigsegg Sports Cars Agera R is proportionate, compact and muscular. Its timeless, efficient and distinctive shape is truly a testament to time. The original shape and concept of the Koenigsegg CC, created 15 years ago, is still valid, fresh and highly competitive today. The Agera manage to stay true to the original philosophy, shape and size of the original CC. At the same time, it looks, feels and performs like something belonging to the future.



The price of the optional 'R' package, on top of a normal $1,400,000 Agera, is $211,000 at current exchange rates, but that looks like something of a bargain compared to the $270,000 Koenigsegg charges for creating a bare carbon car.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

2011 Koenigsegg Agera R Turbo Car

2011-Koenigsegg-Agera-R-sideThe Koenigsegg Agera R will make its global debut in 2011 Geneva auto show, it was the Speed Racer-inspired paint scheme and the packing so much power. Koenigsegg Agera R car shown in Geneva is a very special customer.

2011-Koenigsegg-Agera-R-side-viewKoenigsegg Agera R comes equipped with a special roof section featuring an integrated Thule carbonfibre ski-box containing two pairs of Koenigsegg skis. It has some pretty-high quality materials and the Agera R certainly doesn’t disappoint. With a carbon fiber monocoque serving as its skeleton, the Agera R is is equipped with Vortex Generating Rim (VGR) wheels. The design of the spokes generate a turbine effect which help in creating some downforce.

/2011-Koenigsegg-Agera-R-top-frontIt was just a year ago when Koenigsegg debuted the Agera in Geneva packing a twin-turbo 4.7-liter V8 with 910 PS (669 kW / 898 hp) and 1100 Nm (811 lb-ft) of torque. With performance specs such as 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, top speed of 390+ km/h (245+ mph) it certainly lands itself firmly in the hypercar category.

2011-Koenigsegg-Agera-R-top2011 oenigsegg Agera R is “slightly” improved, It was powered by a larger 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing an earth moving 1115 PS of torque. A pretty astonishing figure but one crucial detail in achieving that number is the fuel. Fill it up with 95-octane fuel and the engine’s potential is limited to 940 PS (927 bhp / 691 kW) and 1100 Nm (811 lb-ft) torque while full potential is only unleashed with the use of E85 biofuel.

2011-Koenigsegg-Agera-R-interiorNo performance specs have been released, Koenigsegg is keen to mention the Agera R Special Michelin tires were developed specifically for the Agera R and hold a speed rating of up to 260 mph (419 km/h), the highest-speed-rated tires in the world, according to Koenigsegg.

Monday, February 28, 2011

New Super Car Agera R From Koenigsegg


New Super Car Agera R From Koenigsegg
Lamborghini Aventador will have competitors from Koenigsegg at Geneva Motor Show 2011 which will take place from 3 March.

This Swedish company will be bringing Koenigsegg Agera R, a supercar 'green', which generate power to 1115 hp!

Koenigsegg claims Agera R more than a supercar that owned the world today.
With the V8 5.0-liter twin-turbo, two-passenger car is declared energy efficient because it can eat semi-bio fuel E85.

Agera R is an open-topped car-light cap with a body made of carbon fiber.
Interestingly, unlike most supercars are reluctant to add weight to the less important affairs, Agere R actually possible.

The roof of this car, for example, can be installed a special box with an aerodynamic design made by Thule.

Box is said Koenigsegg serves to store ice sled

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Forbes' Top 10 List of the Most Expensive Cars in the World


For most people a $50,000 car is well out of reach, while others happily spend double or triple of that amount on a ride. However, even those enthusiasts might not be so keen to whip out their checkbooks when confronted with the price tag of these vehicles featured in a special list compiled by Forbes.

These are the most expensive cars in the world, usually bought by the kind of people who don’t even break a sweat amidst the worst economic crisis. Forbes' list in not without its flaws as the publication added two vehicles (the Enzo's successor and the upcoming Pagani Zonda C9) that have yet to be revealed, let alone be priced. Nevertheless, you can check out the complete list of exclusive toys for the real tycoons after the jump.

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2011 Koenigsegg Sports Car Agera - Celebrate 15 Years

Geneva Motor Show 2010 - The new Koenigsegg Agera. To celebrate 15 years of making dream cars, Koenigsegg unleash their latest jewel, the Koenigsegg Agera. A new supercar aimed to take the Koenigsegg experience to the next level, both on the road and the track.
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
The Agera is on display at the 80th Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva. The Agera shares some styling tweaks that are similar to the CCX and owes its name to the Swedish translation of “to act”, thus symbolizing the Koenigsegg philosophy of always improving its cars and pushing its designs to the limit.
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
Koenigsegg Agera is powered by Twin Turbo engine with 910 hp in term of running on regular petrol. Coming on to the major details, based on the regular CC, the Koenigsegg Agera boasts of a 4.7-liter twin turbocharged V8 producing 910 PS (669 kW/898 hp) at 6850 rpm and 1100 Nm (811 lb-ft) at 5100 rpm. There is over 1000 nm of torque available from 2680 to 6100 rpm.
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To balance this, the Agera features the latest in braking technology with 392×36 and 380×34 ventilated and drilled ceramic discs. When combined with a dry weight of just 2,832 lbs and the sequential gearbox the Agera can sprint to 100 km/h in as little as 3.1 seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in 8.9 seconds and blast on to a top speed of 245+ mph. As well, new traction control is fitted with auto adapt functionality for different road conditions and driving styles as well as several manual settings.

2011 Koenigsegg Agera
Beside the new engine performance, Koenigsegg also features the new Koenigsegg Agera stitching and seams for Agera interior and has developed a new type of interior illumination, which shines through the billet aluminum buttons and surfaces by way of invisible nanotubes.
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
The Koenigsegg Sports Car Agera will be produced in parallel to the Award winning CCX and CCXR models. The pre-production show car will be put through its phases for the coming six month prior to the production car launch of the Agera. Pricing details have not been revealed as of now but it is being said that the supercar maker will bring a pre-production model of the Agera to the Swiss Motor Show. According to GTSpirit, just 16-20 Agera models will be built each year, starting later this year.

Friday, November 19, 2010

21yo Saudi Arabian Millionaire Takes Delivery of 33rd Supercar


Actress Bo Derek once quipped, "Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping." Someone who would most likely agree with her is 21-year-old Dhiaa Al-Essa, a Saudi Arabian Engineering student and millionaire playboy with a collection of over 30 exotic supercars worth more than £4.5 million (US$7.3 million).

Al-Essa has recently taken delivery of his thirty-third exotic, the first Ferrari 599 GTO worth £345,000 (US$557,000). In his own words:

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

VIDEO: Fiat 500 Races Koenigsegg CCX in Swedish Webhost Ad


Here's a car race with a difference: an automotive remake of the classic Tortoise and the Hare story, starring a Fiat 500 as the tortoise and a Koenigsegg CCX as the hare. Well, not a real 500 and CCX; these are 1:24 scale models, and the whole thing is filmed in stop motion. It was made by Swedish filmmaker and photographer Robin Danehav as an advertisement for Binero, a Swedish webhosting service.

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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Koenigsegg CCX (2006)

Koenigsegg CCX (2006)
Koenigsegg CCX (2006)
The CCX is the latest iteration of the Koenigsegg CC family.The CCX features a completely new set of body and interior parts. The new body incorporates a new front bumper design, engineered to function well in the stringent 2.5 mph bumper test, including enhanced brake cooling, fog lamps and US side position lights. The front lamps have been slightly redesigned to suit the new bumper line.The optimal ceramic 382 mm front discs are coupled to 8 piston calipers and in the rear the 362 mm size is retained with 6 piston calipers. The optional industry first carbon fiber wheels save another 3 kg per wheel compared to the already lightweight magnesium wheels that comes as standard. The ceramic discs save another 2 kg per wheel, giving the Koenigsegg CCX lower unsprung weight than any other super car.The Koenigsegg Engineers also incorporated the most powerful internal piston coolers in the industry - bringing down the piston temperature, by as much as 80% more than competing systems, which was a must in order to run high cylinder pressure with 91 octane fuel.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Gambar Spesifikasi Koenigsegg Trevita Mobil Termahal no1 di Dunia

This is the most expensive car in the world today: Koenigsegg TREVITA
Koenigsegg, the Swedish supercar maker, launched one of the most exclusive and expensive cars in the world, Koenigsegg Trevita based on the type of carbon Trevita Koenigsegg CCR CCXR.Full, lifters hydrolic system, ceramic disc breake navigation and custom systems. Trevita stands in Swedish and translated into - three white men. Koenigsegg will only produce a total of three Trevitas, then the name. This makes Koenigsegg Trevita one of the most rare version of the Koenigsegg family car.


The Trevita was limited to only three cars hence the name Trevita, which means Three white in Swedish. The Trevita features a koenigsegg proprietary glittering silvery white carbon composite fabric. Apart from the unique composte material and the partially painted wheels it has the specification as the Special Edition CCXR.



Koenigsegg third Trevita fully equipped with glittering Diamond Weave Koenigsegg bodywork, dual carbon wing, paddle-shift, inconell exhaust system, carbon ceramic brakes with ABS, hydraulic lifting system, infotainment system, tire monitoring system, chrono instrument cluster and air bags.




Performance
Acceleration
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 seconds
0-200 km/h 8.75 sec. 0-200-0 km/h 13.55 sec
300-0 km/h: 27.8 sec
Top Speed: 400+ km/h (250+ mph) (without rear wing)
Braking distance: 32m (100-0 km/h)
Lateral G-force: 1.5 G

Monday, February 22, 2010

Spesifikasi Gambar Koenigsegg CCXR Termahal di dunia no7

Koenigsegg has produced one of the most visually inspiring supercars to date.The Edition is an ultra exclusive edition of the Koenigsegg CCXR, one of the top 5 fastest production cars in the world. With a beautiful body done all in unpainted carbon fiber, the CCXR Edition makes no pretense of presenting itself as a luxury car.
The CCXR Edition is a driver's car, pure and simple. While completely street legal in Europe, driving the Edition in congested streets would be very frustrating indeed. Koenigsegg has designed the CCXR Edition for the track first, though the 254 mph supercar would love to be opened up on wide expanses of road. Koenigsegg has not released an official top speed record for the CCXR Edition, though with a weight to horsepower ratio of only 1.26 kg/hp.
Perhaps even more impressive is the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition's lateral g-force of 1.5 G. In the hands of the right driver, this is among the most capable sports cars in the world. The Koenigsegg CCXR Edition is only available by special order in a very limited run of, count them, 6 production models.
Icing on the cake is that the CCXR Edition has been retrofitted with the ability run on biofuel, premium gasoline or a mixture of both. Because of the combustion characteristics of E85 Ethanol fuel, the CCXR Edition actually is able to utilize its full 1018 horsepower only when running off this type of fuel. A corn-powered 250 mph+ supercar?




Koenigsegg CCXR Edition Specifications
Drivetrain
Transmission : Transversal 6 Speed, Optional Paddle Shift
Layout : Mid-Engine, AWD
Differential : Torque Sensitive Limited Slip
Final Drive Ratio : 3.364
Front Brakes : Ventilated Ceramic Discs 380 mm, 34 mm Wide. 8-piston Light Alloy Brembo Monoblock Calipers.
Rear Brakes :Ventilated Ceramic Discs 362 mm, 32 mm Wide. 6-piston Light Alloy AP Racing Callipers. Power-Assisted.
Engine
Engine Type :Koenigsegg Aluminium Twin-Supercharged V8, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Double Overhead Camshafts
Displacement : 4800 cc
Compression Ratio : 9.2:1
Horsepower :1018 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque :796 ft-lb. @ 5600 rpm
Performance
Top Speed :410+ km/h (254+ mph) Koenigsegg Estimated
Braking,100-0 km/h :32 m
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) :2.9 seconds

Spesifikasi Gambar Koenigsegg CCX Termahal di dunia no8


Koenigsegg CCX adalah suspercar terbaru dari Koenisegg. CCX adalah singkatan dari "Competition Coupe X". X adalah indikator dan ulang tahun ke-10 bagi perbaikan CC tes awal tahun 1996.
CCX direkayasa sesuai dengan peraturan Amerika Serikat. Mesin dibuat oleh Koenigsegg, kapasitas 4,7 liter, DOHC, 32 katup, V8. Mesin ini dilengkapi dengan supercharger sentirfugal Rotrex kembar.





Mesin ini juga digunakan oleh LeBlanc Mirabeau. Energi yang dihasilkan 806 PS dan 925 Nm torsi dan menggunakan bensin oktan 91 (634kW), dan bila menggunakan oktan 96 (standar Eropa) untuk mencapai 900 PS pada biofuel.
Mobil tercepat ketiga di dunia adalah Koenigsegg CCX. Mobil berkepatan maksimum 400 km / h diproduksi produsen mobil sport roadster asal Swedia Koenigsegg. Koenigsegg CCX dimulai acara debut di Geneva Motor Show 2006. CCX sendiri merupakan singkatan dari Competition Coupe mesin X.harga hanya menetapkan sekitar Rp 100 ribu.
Harga mesin ,,,,,, segitu just've
baik di sini itu penuh dengan mobil ini
spesifikasi
Engine Type: supercharged V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 4.700,00 cc | 286,8 cu in | 4,7 L.
Power bhp (kW) pada RPM: 806,00 BHP (593,2 KW) @ 6900,00 RPM
Torque lb-ft (Nm) pada RPM: 678,00 Ft-lbs (919,4 NM) @ 5700,00 RPM
Pensil merah pada RPM: 7.600 rpm
Rem: ABS, vented disc cakram / dibuang
Ban: 255/35 R19 - 335/30 R20
Dimensi: di 169001 | 4.292,6 mm.
Berat: £ 2600 | 1179,4 kg
Mphs percepatan 0-62: 3.1 detik.
Top Speed mph (km / h): 245 mph | 394,2 km / jam (perkiraan)
Ekonomi bahan bakar EPA (1 / 100): 13,8 / 18,1
Base Price: $ 600.910 (US $ 7.181,475,410.00)

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Cheap Car Koenigsegg Poster

Cheap Car Koenigsegg
Cheap Car Koenigsegg Poster: Koenigsegg Posters, Koenigsegg Wallpaper, Koenigsegg Picture

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

REPORT: The End of the Road for SAAB?

In a similar scenario to the Saturn - Penske story which ended with GM's decision to wind down the brand, tiny super car maker Koenigsegg, backed by China's BAIC, pulled out of a deal to acquire GM's Swedish Saab unit only a week away before a November 30 deadline. And even though the Swedish government has some hopes that a new buyer might be found to save Saab, the future of the brand looks very dim.

"For every day that passes the challenge gets bigger and bigger," Swedish Enterprise Minister Maud Olofsson told reporters.

An insider told Bloomberg that General Motors' board will decide the future of Saab at its monthly meeting on December 1st. The person added that the automaker doesn't expect any other bidders to emerge and that a shutdown is imminent.

"They should just get rid of it," told the news site Tom Stallkamp, industrial partner at buyout firm Ripplewood Holdings LLC, which took part in an unsuccessful bid for GM's Opel division. "Saab really doesn't matter in terms of technology, and there is no synergy like there was with Opel."

Easy to say when you don't take into consideration the fact that behind the nameplate there are people with families as Saab employs around 3,500 workers in Trollhattan while thousands of other jobs are also linked to the firm. If you take a moment to think about that, it actually does matter...

Unfortunately though, the harsh reality is that if GM were to restart the sales process of Saab, it would be extremely difficult to find a willing buyer to complete the deal in a short time frame. If it were to take longer, the Detroit automaker would have to continue to fund Saab and that, doesn't seem to be a viable option for GM today.

Many like Stephen Pope, chief global strategist for Cantor Fitzgerald in London, seem to agree that Saab's days are numbered. "That's it, goodnight, goodbye," Pope told Bloomberg. "Saab has reached the end of the road, there's nothing left in the tank."

There have been reports that China's BAIC as well as Geely, might be interested in Saab. However, Geely is already in talks with Ford for its Volvo unit so we seriously doubt that they will turn their focus on Saab at this moment while in what concerns BAIC, analysts believe that the if the Chinese firm decides to show an interest, it will most likely be for Saab's assets and not the company as a whole.

Sources: Bloomberg & ANE





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