2008 Saab Turbo

Thirty years ago, Saab chose the Frankfurt auto show to unveil a new performance model. That car was the Saab 99 Turbo, Saab's first attempt at using turbocharging to pump up engine performance, and it gave the little hatchback more than 140 horsepower. Limited color choices for the 99 Turbo and its successor, the 900 Turbo, meant the cars became known as the "Black Turbos."

Ever since, the Swedes have used turbocharging to boost performance throughout their model range, and Saab has emerged as GM's center of expertise for boost. So it's fitting that Saab would use this year's Frankfurt show to pay homage to the cars that started it all. Read and image full here

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I miss my old Saab - solid - fast - fun - It was a dark metallic brown 1984 4-door turbo 900 with aztec styled wheels. It was great watching the turbo boost gauge, with the delay.... the needle would immediately jump up, and then gradually climb as the boost increased. Hmmm - let's see, was warned about the turbo been fragile, but no probs... Still - had to replace $$$$ - power steering & transmission

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