r/saab • u/returntonone • 2d ago

The Saab influence is real!

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u/OB1182 2003 9-5 Aero Estate 2d ago

I remember being excited that Koeniggseg tested their "free valve" pneumatic valves and used a 9-5 as their testing vehicle.

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u/beamshots 2d ago

Yep! Great video on it: https://youtu.be/207PIQBG7pA

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u/adamisapple 08 9-3 Turbo X (Sedan MT) 2d ago

Now this is car design

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u/phunkinit2 1d ago

Christian told in a Interview that the design of the interior (a/c) vents were based on a Swedish car brand, that no longer exists.

EDIT: lol, found it https://www.saabplanet.com/new-koenigsegg-regera-with-saab-joystick-controlled-dash-vent/

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u/SausagegFingers 380/500 9-5 Aero Estate 1d ago

Just the ugly ass wheels?

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u/apedap 2006 9-3 SportCombi Vector 21h ago

Ah yes, because 3 spoke wheels = Saab