Saab
cars
SAAB (Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget) was established in 1937
in Sweden. The purpose of the company at the time was to produce
high-performance aircraft. That was before the war and starting
in 1946, after the war, Saab was able to apply their knowledge
to automobile engineering. Saab's first automobile prototypes
were introduced in 1947. They had a two-stroke engine and
front wheel drive.
Saab 92 became the first series to go into production. Between
1949 and 1956, over 20,000 of these cars were produced. In
1955, Saab introduced the Saab 93. This was a 3-cylinder car
with tubeless tires. The following year they introduced their
first sports car. This car was called the Sonett and could
go 160km/hr. Only 6 of these cars were ever manufactured.
In 1959, they introduced the Saab 95 wagon. The following
year they brought out the Saab 96. This was a big seller and
between 1960-1980, 547,000 of these cars were sold. 1966 was
the first year for the Saab 99. This car brought out many
innovations over the years. In 1973 they introduced a Saab
99 hatchback. This became a signature Saab car. Then in 1976
they introduced the 99 Turbo. This was the first reliable
turbo car for every day use in the world. Saab 900, was the
first 16-valve turbo in the world and it came out in 1983.
In 1986, Saab made the 900 convertible. Between 1986-1998
this car accounted for 15% of Saab's sales. In 1990 the car
became an independent company; Saab Automobile AB. Saab celebrated
their 50th anniversary in 1997. They introduced the 9-5 wagon
and 9-3 Viggen in 1999. The Viggen was sporty and had 225HP.
Saab produced their first all wheel drive with their 9-2x
in 2004. They also were they also created the Alcokey concept
with the purpose of keeping would be drunk drivers from starting
their car. In 2005, they introduced their fist sport utility.
Saab continues to design innovative cars and introduce innovative
features. They have been adding more types of cars with the
addition of all wheel drive and now sport utility vehicles.
With such an extensive range of cars there will be a car
insurance group that will appeal to most people.
For the basic entries expect car insurance premiums
to be cheap while the faster, more desirable cars will come
with a much higher car insurance group rating.
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