Saab SVC Motor - the revolution that didn't happen

Tom 4 min read

Sometimes a revolution just fails. And that despite the fact that she definitely has the potential to change things for the better. As revolutionaries always intend. In theory. Don't worry, we're not getting political today, we're still only talking about cars and combustion engines. Specifically about the Saab SVC (Saab Variable Compression) engine that is shrouded in mystery.

In the year 2000, the Saab innovation made a name for itself and received several awards. But the story began many years earlier. The SVC engine is the designated successor to the Saab Turbo.

Saab SVC Motor - Presentation by Per Gillbrand in Geneva
Saab SVC Motor - Presentation by Per Gillbrand in Geneva

Yes, I want to read more...

 

This post is exclusive to our subscribers.

Are you a subscriber or an Aero X Club member?

Log To read the entire article.

Don't have a SaabBlog subscription yet?

But you want a daily dose of Saab and want to read the full article?

Will you Subscriber or a member of the Aero X Club and support the SaabBlog project!

From €1,99 you get full access to all content and promotions and become a member of the Saab world.

 

You might like it too

Automobile premium class in the Saab 9-5

The history of the king of (Saab) cup holders

Tom

It unfolds gracefully from the dashboard of a Saab 9-5 OG. Like a blossom that reveals its fragile splendor with the first morning sun, the king of (Saab) cup holders appears. Is that the marketing prose…

From the plane to the Saab - luggage compartment rail

Luggage compartment rail from the plane directly into the Saab

Tom

Saab Automobile has its roots in aviation and has stayed true to its roots to the end. Some attributes from the aircraft found their way directly into automobile construction through Saab. Like the luggage compartment rails, or...

Saab Development Center - Water crossing Saab 9-5 SC OG pre-series

Saab SSB - an innovation never heard of again

Tom

Not all innovations that were planned at Saab made their way to the customer. Sometimes the ideas were just brilliant, or brilliantly simple. Like the Saab Nightpanel or the active headrests. They are now standard at…

Comments are closed.