I have written about the Saab V8 engine before. But as I came upon some more detailed information of the history, design and construction of it I wrote an article about it in the IntSaab2011 magazine. I actually went to interview the chief engineer Mauno Ylivakeri who was the V8 project supervisor at the Valmet… Continue reading SAAB V8 Engine – The Complete Story
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Rare Saabs – “The Finnish Specials”
SAAB 99 FINLANDIA The prototypes for the Saab 99 Finlandia were made in 1976 at the Uusikaupunki Saab factory in Finland. The car was lengthened some 25 cm by adding an extra piece to the middle of the body. The “limo” went to actual production in 1977 when a total of 23 Finlandias were made.… Continue reading Rare Saabs – “The Finnish Specials”