Saab Turbo X: 3.6L Swap Hits 1000 HP!
Saab Turbo X reimagined: follow Malikijah Duvall’s step-by-step journey from garage swap to dyno-verified 1000 HP, with technical details, build highlights and the videos that prove it.
Saab Turbo X reimagined: follow Malikijah Duvall’s step-by-step journey from garage swap to dyno-verified 1000 HP, with technical details, build highlights and the videos that prove it.
Bob Lutz’s blunt Motor1 comments ignited a wave of reactions and over 120 SaabPlanet readers pushed back with their own theories, memories, and alleged insider detail. This follow-up digs into what can actually be verified from Saab’s final GM decade: chronic underinvestment, diverted resources, tech sharing that favored other GM brands, and the cancellations that left Saab without a viable product runway. We also place selected reader claims in context, clearly separating what’s documentable from what remains unproven - but hard to ignore.
The first Saab 9-4X ever built - chassis number 001 - has sold for 800,000 SEK ($70,000 USD) at Bilweb Auctions. Fourteen years later, it reached the same value it held new, proving Saab’s timeless craftsmanship and loyal following endure.
Thirteen years after Uppdrag granskning dissected Saab’s collapse, the documentary still unsettles. Beyond the headlines are taped confrontations, redacted emails, and a $1 million draft that scorched trust. We revisit what the film proved, what it couldn’t, and why its lessons still echo in Trollhättan and far beyond.
Saab’s former Brand Design Chief, Simon Padian, brings the NG 9-5 story to life at A Night at the Museum on November 8 in Trollhättan. Under curated lighting, the Saab Car Museum spotlights light, design, and the SportCombi - plus food, drinks, a parts market, and a conversation that shows why Saab’s integrity still feels like the future.
British reviewer James Martin takes the wheel of the 2010 Saab 9-5NG, Saab’s final flagship, revealing its strengths, flaws, and the struggles behind the brand’s last chapter.
In a candid new interview, Christian von Koenigsegg shares why his team backed out of buying Saab in 2009, despite a bold plan to turn it into an EV trailblazer before Tesla.
Discover how Mark van Kampen turned his Saab passion into KM-tronics, an OEM supplier providing high-quality refurbished parts sold through Hedin Parts. Learn how KM-tronics is ensuring the longevity of Saab vehicles by restoring rare components and keeping the brand’s legacy alive.
How Saab's Combustion Control System (SCC) revolutionized engine technology by reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Learn about the innovative features that set Saab's SCC apart and its lasting impact on eco-friendly automotive engineering.
The story of the Cadillac BLS, a European-focused model based on the Saab 9-3. Learn about its design, production challenges, and why it struggled in the competitive premium car market.
