SAAB CARS. THE COMPLETE STORY

Foreword
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 TROLLHATTAN: OF WATER AND WALLENBERGS
CHAPTER 2 THE SAAB 92: VINGPROFIL - A WING-SHAPED CAR
CHAPTER 3 THE 93 TO 96 V4: POLISHING THE JEWEL
CHAPTER 4 SONETT: LATERAL THINKING
CHAPTER 5 THE 99: FROM X7 TO TURBO
CHAPTER 6 THE 900: EIGHTIES ICON OF STYLE AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 7 THE 9000: TROLLHATTAN TO TURIN
CHAPTER 8 RALLYING AND THE 5MB LEGEND: MELLDE, CARLSSON, BLOMQVIST, EKLUND AND THE TEAM
CHAPTER 9 THE SAAB 900 MK2 - 9-3: GENERAL MOTORS' (GM'S) GENETICALLY MODIFIED CARS
CHAPTER 10 THE 9-5 AND THE NEW 9s: HIGH HOPES AND A LAST CHANCE SALOON
CHAPTER 11 THE GM YEARS: NEW CARS AND OLD TROUBLES
References
Bibliography
Index

Foreword
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 TROLLHATTAN: OF WATER AND WALLENBERGS
CHAPTER 2 THE SAAB 92: VINGPROFIL - A WING-SHAPED CAR
CHAPTER 3 THE 93 TO 96 V4: POLISHING THE JEWEL
CHAPTER 4 SONETT: LATERAL THINKING
CHAPTER 5 THE 99: FROM X7 TO TURBO
CHAPTER 6 THE 900: EIGHTIES ICON OF STYLE AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 7 THE 9000: TROLLHATTAN TO TURIN
CHAPTER 8 RALLYING AND THE 5MB LEGEND: MELLDE, CARLSSON, BLOMQVIST, EKLUND AND THE TEAM
CHAPTER 9 THE SAAB 900 MK2 - 9-3: GENERAL MOTORS' (GM'S) GENETICALLY MODIFIED CARS
CHAPTER 10 THE 9-5 AND THE NEW 9s: HIGH HOPES AND A LAST CHANCE SALOON
CHAPTER 11 THE GM YEARS: NEW CARS AND OLD TROUBLES
References
Bibliography
Index

A landmark new history from internationally known Saab aficionado Lance Cole, Saab Cars - The Complete Story offers a detailed insight into the company's story, from the prototype UrSaab in 1947 to the end of production in 2012. It is a fitting tribute to the spirit and ethos of Saab design and engineering.


Explains in detail the design and engineering history of Saab's pioneering work in aerodynamics, form, function and safety
Investigates the history and founding of Saab, and the roots of its advanced aerodynamic knowledge from the company's origins as an aircraft manufacturer
Provides in-depth analysis of Saab's cars and their engineering and design features
Profiles key figures in Saab's manufacturing and rallying success
Charts the days of the 'Save Saab' campaign and the battle to survive, and the events that led to the company's demise
Includes recollections from Saab workers and those on the factory floor
Stunning visual coverage of the Saab models, with rare archive images and design sketches