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Saab is a Swedish company that began manufacturing cars back in 1949. The company's early designs placed a very high emphasis on aerodynamics that is reflective of its history as an aircraft builder. The first production Saab car the 92, boasted a lower coefficient of drag than many modern cars on the market. The 93 unveiled in early 1955 was powered by a three cylinder 33 horsepower engine and featured the distinctive fastback profile that made early Saab cars among the most recognizable cars on the market. By the time the 50's drew to a close, the Saab lineup had grown to include the 95 wagon and the 93 750 Gran Turismo, the first series built sports car.

The company started the 60's with the introduction of its very successful Saab 96. The car was made for over 20 years which is a very long production run, the Saab 96 was the car that made Saab a well known manufacturer on the international market. Within the same year they also launched the Saab sports coupe which won many rally circuits and this made them a force to be reckoned with. The Saab Sonett II which was one of the first cars to be made of fiberglass reinforced plastic made its debut during the 60's. The Saab 99 was the first car to feature the manufacturer's trademark wraparound windshield.

In 1973 Saab launched the 99 Combi Coupe. The car came to be definitive of the Saab brand, it was a hatchback and had fold down rear seat which made it a great utility vehicle. Saab was soon to roll out the 99 Turbo, which was a forerunner in harnessing turbo technology for use in production cars. The Saab 900 was also released and it held the distinction of being the first car to offer a cabin air filter.

It was during the 1980s that Saab cars gained American popularity as young urban professionals (yuppies) sought them out, the turbos were a must have. The decade saw the launch of the Saab 900 Turbo, the Saab 900 Turbo Aero (the world's first car to offer a 16-valve turbo engine) and a popular convertible version of the 900.

In 1990 General Motors purchased half of Saab's car division. This saw the launch of a revamped 900 the car offered a bevy of cutting edge safety features, including three rear three point seatbelts and rear side impact protection. By the time the '90s drew to a close, Saab had also unveiled the 9 5, its first premium four-door sedan. The car offered a host of new technologies such as ventilated seats. It was also the first to offer Saab's Active Head Restraints, a system designed to prevent whiplash injuries.

By the 2000s General Motors had bought the rest of Saab. Despite the brand's position on the leading edge of safety technology, Saab's popularity in the U.S. has waned (however, the marque continues to be a big seller in Europe). Some have blamed the brand's poor performance domestically on GM's badge engineering of Saab cars. New models like the 9-2X and the 9-7X were based on platforms lifted from other GM brands — Subaru and Chevrolet, respectively. Still, many touches of individuality remain, and the brand has much to offer those who embrace its singular personality.

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