Saab 9-3 might go electric

The new owner of Saab, National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which itself is controlled by a Chinese-Japanese investment group, will soon be launching its first car under the new ownership. Most industry insiders say the debut issue from NEVS will be an electric version of the venerable Saab 9-3 sedan, one of the brand’s more popular models. Based on official company statements, however, NEVS might create a gasoline car as its debut model, and follow up with electric cars in the near future.

Saab: Video

For a quick history of Saab, see the video link below, which was produced by television network NTDTV, a China-based agency. From 1990, when GM purchased half of Saab, through 2009, when the giant U.S. automaker sold it, Saab continued to operate and sell cars. Then GM put the company on the auction block, selling it to Dutch group Spyker. Two years later, Saab was up for sale again, this time to National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), who currently owns the brand. Apparently, the bidding was quite active, as many international automotive upstarts were interested in the famous brand name. All the interesting twists and turns of the journey from the old days of Saab to the new ones of NEVS are touched upon in the clip. Enjoy.

Saab

The chairman of NEVS, Karl-Erling Trogen, alluded to the new electric 9-3 when he commented, “We are going to build the electric vehicle of the future here in Trollhattan. The plant, as you have heard earlier, is top class. In parallel, we are also addressing the environmental challenges of the future by providing attractive cars that the market will demand.” As the situation stands, National Modern Energy Holdings Ltd. owns 51 percent of NEVS, while the Japanese company, Sun Investment LLC, owns 49 percent.

For up to date information about the company that purchased Saab, see the official corporate website of NEVS:
http://www.national-ev.se/en/

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History: Saab Aero-X concept

National Electric Vehicle Sweden will use the assets of Saab, which it purchased out of bankruptcy, to make electric cars that will essentially be revamped Saabs in all respects but two: The reborn Saabs will be electric-drive and will definitely not carry the classic griffin logo that was known worldwide to generations of car owners and Saab devotees. The Swedish carmaker lived from 1947 until 2011. In 2009, General Motors, who by then owned a majority stake in Saab, sold the ailing corporation to Spyker, a Dutch sports car entity.

Saab: Video

If you are nostalgic for some of the old automotive artwork, take a quick tour of the official Saab Car Museum in Trollhattan, Sweden, where beauty does not die, uniqueness never faces bankruptcy, and the classic wonder that once was known all over the world as ‘Saab’ lives forever.

Saab Electric: The Details

Officials for NEVS announced that they would produce the first Saab EV cars within 18 months, now that the purchase has been completed. A sticking point in the negotiations apparently had been who would get rights to the logo, among other issues. The first wave of the new electric vehicles will go to the Chinese market. NEVS will legally be able to use the Saab name, sans the griffin, and in fact will be producing the new automobiles from old Saab 9-3 designs.

NEVS itself is owned by Swedish-Chinese entrepreneur Kai Johan Jiang’s company, National Modern Energy Holdings, Ltd. The electric Saabs will be produced in Trollhattan, Sweden, at the old manufacturing plant. During the last decade of its life as an independent company, Saab roiled in financial difficulty, especially in the face of its larger rivals.

For the latest about National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS), see the company’s official website:
http://http://www.national-ev.se/en/
If you want more information about the Saab Museum, here is the organization’s website:
http://saabmuseum.com/en/information/

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Saab 99 1969 – Reviews and Specifications.

Make: Saab
Model: 99
Year: 1969
Type of Car: Family cars
Engine Type: Front
Engine Size: 1707 ccm (103,64 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: Inline, 4 cyl
Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Maximum Power
80.00 PS (58,71 kW or 78,61 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 128.00 Nm (13,03 kgf-m or 93,93 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke): 83.5 x 78.0 mm (3,28 x 3.1 inches)
Compression: 9.0:1
Top Speed:
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Car Transmission:
Car Power – Weight Ratio: 0.0748 PS/kg
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: Front
Number of Seats: 5
Passenger Space: 4170 litres (1096,49 gallons)
Car Doors: 2
Country: Sweden
Front Tire: 155/80-R15
Rear Tires: 155/80-R15
Chasis: Sedan/saloon
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight: 1070 kg (2347,11 pounds)
Towing Weight:
Length: 4430 mm (173,53 inches)
Width: 1680 mm (65,77 inches)
Total Height: 1450 mm (56,81 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2530 mm (99,10 inches)
Coolant: Liquid
Front Break Type:
Rear Breaks Type:
Cargo Space:
Lubrication: Wet sump
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics: 0.5
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity: 54.0 litres (14,20 gallons)

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Saab 750 GT 1961 – Everything Under The Hood

Make: Saab
Model: 750 GT
Year: 1961
Type of Car: Small / Economy Cars
Engine Type: Front
Engine Size: 748 ccm (45,41 cubic inches)
Car Engine Type: in-line, 3-cyl
Valves Per Cylinder:
Maximum Power
48,76.4 PS (35,82 kW or 48,76 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Maximum Torque: 84.00 Nm (8,56 kgf-m or 61,69 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Cylinder Size (Bore Stroke): 660.0 x 72.9 mm (25,87 x 2.9 inches)
Compression: 9.8:1
Top Speed: 151.0 km/h (93,33 mph)
Fuel Type:
Car Transmission: Manual, 4-speed
Car Power – Weight Ratio: 0.0583 PS/kg
Zero to Sixty MPH:
Car Drive: Front
Number of Seats: 5
Passenger Space: 3820 litres (1003,96 gallons)
Car Doors:
Country: Sweden
Front Tire: 5.00-15
Rear Tires: 215/55-R16
Chasis: Sedan/saloon
C02 Emissions:
Turn Circle:
Car Weight: 853 kg (1871,10 pounds)
Towing Weight:
Length: 4020 mm (157,51 inches)
Width: 1570 mm (61,49 inches)
Total Height: 1480 mm (58,01 inches)
Max Weight With Load:
Ground Clearance:
Wheel Base: 2500 mm (97,91 inches)
Coolant:
Front Break Type: Drums
Rear Breaks Type: Drums
Cargo Space:
Lubrication:
Leg Room:
Aerodynamics:
Hwy Fuel Efficiency:
Street/Hwy Fuel:
City Fuel:
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60.0 litres (15,77 gallons)

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