The Saab 9-2 (sometimes referred to as Saab 9-1) was a small family car that was proposed in February 2010 to have been added to Saab's production line by 2014,[1][2] under its then new ownership, Spyker Cars[3] though some commentators considered the project a pipe dream.[4]
| Saab 9-2 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saab (Spyker Cars) |
| Also called | Saab 9-1 |
| Production | Cancelled due to bankruptcy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 3-door coupe |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Saab 9-2X |
The 9-2 was thought to developed in a joint venture with another automaker, probably European. Although little is known about the design, those who have seen it report it is the same teardrop shape as the 1949 to 1956 Saab 92, but also futuristic with the front similar to the new Saab 9-5.[5] Saab Managing Director Jan-Åke Jonsson said the model would likely not be on the global GM Gamma platform.[6]
Speculation in August 2009 suggested that the new small Saab would be based on the Saab 9-X Biohybrid concept car, which was shown at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, and expected to compete with other premium small cars such as the Mini.[7]
References
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- ^ "Spyker boss outlines Saab plans". BBC News. 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
- ^ http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1044019_victor-muller-new-saab-9-2-on-the-drawing-board [dead link]
- ^ "Saab 9-2, just a pipe dream?". Auto Week. 9 April 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ "Exclusive! Victor Muller Shows Us New Saab 92 Sketch, Calls it "Top Priority" | Car News Blog at Motor Trend". blogs.motortrend.com. Archived from the original on 2010-04-04.
- ^ Bergman, Björn (2008-10-01). "Saab planerar 9-1 på egen plattform". Auto Motor & Sport. Archived from the original on 2010-08-26. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
- ^ Lassa, Todd (2008-02-12). "Small, cool -- it's GM's Mini: Is it a Saturn? A Saab? Both?". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2009-08-24.