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Saab Aero

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Saab Aero
Company typeDivision
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1984
FounderSaab Automobile
FateDiscontinued
SuccessorNone
Headquarters
Trollhättan
,
Sweden
ProductsPerformance automobile trims and packages
ParentSaab Automobile, later NEVS

Saab Aero represented the performance-oriented division within the automobile manufacturer Saab Automobile. The Aero designation draws inspiration from Saab's background in aerospace engineering. The inaugural Aero variant was introduced with the 1984 Saab 900 Aero, and from that point forward, Saab offered the Aero trim as an optional upgrade on all subsequent models. The last vehicle to bear the Aero badge was the 2014 Saab 9-3, produced under the ownership of NEVS. This model also marked the final Saab-branded automobile manufactured by NEVS.

History

The debut of the Saab 900 Aero occurred for the 1984 model year, known in the U.S. market as the "Special Performance Group" (SPG). Depending on the specific market and production year, the Aero/SPG package included enhancements such as a body skirt; sport-tuned suspension (from 1987 onwards) featuring shorter and firmer springs, upgraded shock absorbers, and stabilizer bars; leather upholstery; a premium audio system; and air conditioning. Notably, these features were also available individually through Saab's Accessories Catalog to be installed on standard models. Engine output varied across different years and regions; however, after 1985, both 900S and 900 Turbo variants were equipped with a 16-valve powerplant, while the base 900 retained its original 8-valve engine configuration.

In later years, some Aero editions like the Saab 9-3 offered only modest performance enhancements, whereas others such as the Saab 9-7X demonstrated significant power increases. For example, the standard 4.2i version of the 9-7X generated 285 horsepower, whereas its Aero counterpart delivered an output of 390 horsepower.

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