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Milestones
1937 - 1952 | 1953 - 1963 | 1964 - 1969 | 1970 - 1975 | 1976 - 1984 | 1985 - 1991 | 1992 - 1997 | 1998 - 2000 | 2001 - 2003 | 2004 - 2005
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1992 Saab Trionic System with 32-bit micro-processor for engine management launched in Saab 9000. September: Keith O. Butler-Wheelhouse takes over as President and CEO. |
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| 1993 All-new Saab 900 launched in Trollhättan. First time an existing Saab model is replaced with a completely new version in same market segment. Evolutionary design gets positive reception in that the new 900 shows its heritage. Saab 900 gets high marks for new safety features, new 2 liter turbo engine and the Saab Sensonic automatic clutch. First Saab car to offer a V6 engine as a complement to traditional 4-cylinder power plants. More than 30,000 people assemble in main square in Trollhättan to get a first view of the public unveiling of the new Saab 900. |
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1994 Saab 900 3-door Coupé and new 900 Convertible unveiled at Detroit Auto Show. | ||
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| 1995 Saab Automobile reports first profit for full year (1994). Saab reveals asymmetrically turbocharged 3.0 litre V6 engine and other future engine innovations at Frankfurt Motor Show IAA. Saab Ecopower Concept launched. | |||
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1996 Saab reveals Saab Active Head Restraint, SAHR, at Geneva Motor Show. Robert W. Hendry appointed President and CEO. |
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1996 Six completely standard Saab 900 models in unique endurance test at the Talladega Superspeedway set 40 new international speed records for distances up to 25,000 miles, with 100 motoring journalists taking part. |
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1997 Saab celebrates its 50th anniversary as car maker. The refurbished and expanded Saab Car Museum serves as the hub of the celebrations. | ||
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| 1997 The Saab 9-5 is unveiled in Trollhättan during the summer. The car has its first public showing outside the Saab Museum and attracts around 25 000 persons. |
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