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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 […]

How Saab led the turbo charge

The idea that ‘less is more’ is intrinsic to the minimalist tradition of good Scandinavian design. Decoration and ornate detail can sometimes distract from an appreciation of form, line or shape. While this Scandinavian perspective is very much part of Saab car design, the ‘less is more’ philosophy can be even more closely identified with […]

Saab GB - The ECO-nomics of Green Britain

Sixty percent of Brits are going green in a bid to save future generations according to a new ‘ECO-nomics’ report commissioned by Saab.
Despite this ambition, the financial cost of being ‘green’ doesn’t make it easy, as over a third of independent minded Brits (39%) are not prepared to pay any extra for green products […]

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  • 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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