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Saab Sweden
1949 - 2009 | 1,143 Vehicles
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Swedish car maker Saab started out as aircraft manufacturer Svenska Aeroplan Aktibolaget in 1937. The company produced its first car in 1949. The original Saab model 92 was small, lightweight, and of course, aerodynamic, powered by a 25-hp two-cylinder, two-stroke gneine. The model 93, launched in 1995, added a third cylinder (for a total displacement of 748cc) and eight horsepower. The Saab 96, produced from 1960 to 1980, featured a four-stroke V4 engine. In 1977, Saab unveiled the 99 Turbo at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a milestone in its history. The 99 Turbo established Saab as a manufacturer of exclusive cars with sporty characteristics. It was the first car to integrate high-performance turbo technology in a family saloon, a new approach that was expressed prominently in its design. Early Saabs excelled in rally competition, and compiled an impressive record until 1980, when Saab withdrew from the sport.

In 1990, General Motors acquired Saab's automobile division and renamed it Saab Automobile AB. In recent years, Saab introduced a new model range, consisting of the flagship 9-5 and the mid-size 9-3. In 2006, Saab celebrated 20 years of building convertible models, currently represented by the 9-3 convertible, and also introduced the Saab Aero X concept car. This unusual two-seater sports coupe, influenced by Scandinavian and aircraft design, features a glass cockpit canopy that opens for passenger entry. This canopy offers full 18-degree vision and makes both doors and pillars obsolete. The Aero X is powered by a BioPower-Twin Turbo engine, delivering 400 hp in an environmentally friendly way by using 100% bioethanol (E100) for fuel.