What is Saab as an automobile company?
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Saab Automobile was formed through the merger of Scania-Vabis and Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (SAAB). Here is more information about Saab automobiles: 1. Saab's vehicle models include: Saab 900, Saab 9X, Saab 9-5, Saab 9-3, etc. 2. Taking the Saab 9-3 as an example, it belongs to the mid-size car category with body dimensions of: length 4668mm, width 1802mm, height 1473mm, wheelbase of 2675mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 62 liters. 3. The Saab 9-3 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing maximum horsepower of 220PS (162kW), peak torque of 350Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
I first learned about Saab when a friend mentioned the brand while modifying his turbocharged car. Saab's full name is Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish Aircraft Company), originally a fighter jet manufacturer that transitioned to car production after WWII. This background explains why their cars were so hardcore—even the dashboard resembled an aircraft cockpit. I remember driving my friend's Saab 93; its doors were as heavy as a vault, and the ignition keyhole was rebelliously placed behind the gear lever. Later, General Motors acquired Saab and produced classics like the Saab 9-5. Sadly, it went bankrupt in 2011, making every Saab on the road today a collector's item. In the tuning scene, their vintage turbo engines remain highly sought after.
Saab was undoubtedly a tech pioneer in the automotive world. A veteran turbo mechanic I know said they'd mastered turbocharging back in the 1970s—the Saab 99 was tearing up racetracks with turbos while German cars were still using naturally aspirated engines. Their engineers were uncompromising, insisting on applying aircraft safety standards to cars, using 20% more high-strength steel in their bodies than contemporaries, often scoring perfect crash test ratings. The funniest part? Their slogan "Born from Jets" got copied by countless automakers. Sadly, their tech focus didn't translate to profits—NEVS acquired them in 2012, but revival plans remain grounded.
