Saab at the Los Angeles Auto Show will showcase a new 310-horsepower version of its 9-5 wagon powered by bio-ethanol (E85), a renewable and sustainable fuel. The 2.3 liter turbocharged engine -- which offers 325 lb.-ft of torque -- propels the 9-5 from zero to 60 mph in under six seconds, according to the company. Ethanol fuel is produced commercially from agricultural crops, such as corn in the United States. Unlike gasoline, its consumption does not raise atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2). E85 also has a much higher octane rating (104 RON) than gasoline. Some more photos after the jump...
