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May 2008

Saab Active Head Restraints - Better In Practice Than In Theory

Even in the early days of Saab aircraft engineering, it was clear that one of the primary responsibilities of the plane was to get the pilot home again safely. Saab incorporated that same focus on safety into their automotive designs. They used thicker steel, were one of the first to incorporate side intrusion […]

By Swade | 26 May 08 | Posted in the philosophy | Comments (0)

The Saab 9-4x BioPower Concept

The Saab BioPower Concept made it’s debut at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. The vehicle is Saab’s first ever ground-up development in the SUV category and is planned for release late in 2009.
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Innovative Crossover Signals Saab Product Expansion
The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto […]

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Saab Shorts

  • Design - In the 1940's, Saab's chief designer, Sixten Sason, drew the plans for a car that would eventually becomes Saab's first production car - the Saab 92. It had a profile inspired by the cross section of an aeroplane's wing and a classical teardrop shape. As Saab were not a wealthy company, they had to make this design last. The Saab 92 commenced production in 1950 and Sason's classical design was used through the Saab 92, 93 and 96 range until the last Saab 96 rolled off the factory line - in 1980. Only classic, timeless designs can survive such a lifespan in a constantly changing industry.

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