Vintage Saab 99 Turbo Exposé Brochure – Factory Engineering, Testing & Performance Guide

Explore the groundbreaking technology behind the Saab 99 Turbo, the car that revolutionized turbocharging for production vehicles. This original Saab dealer-issued exposé brochure is a deep dive into the development, engineering, and extreme testing that made the 99 Turbo a pioneer in forced induction performance. Featuring behind-the-scenes photography, technical cutaways, and real-world endurance trials, this is a must-have for any Saab enthusiast or collector.

Key Features:

• Authentic Saab Factory Brochure:
  • Focuses exclusively on the Saab 99 Turbo, its design, engineering breakthroughs, and road performance.
  • Original dealership-issued literature, not a reproduction.
• The Birth of the Turbo Era:
  • Highlights Saab’s early turbocharging philosophy and how it set the stage for the 900 Turbo and later models.
  • Explains how Saab overcame turbo lag, fuel economy concerns, and reliability issues.
• Extreme Performance & Durability Testing:
  • Winter Testing in Canada – The 99 Turbo in -40°F conditions to prove its cold-weather capabilities.
  • High-Altitude Testing in the Rocky Mountains – Evaluates boost performance and power loss at elevation.
  • Swedish Road Trials – Real-world tests designed to push the 99 Turbo’s suspension, brakes, and aerodynamics to their limits.
• Turbocharging Explained:
  • Detailed engine breakdowns, turbo system schematics, and airflow illustrations showing Saab’s engineering innovations.
  • Covers fuel efficiency, aerodynamics, and power delivery in the 99 Turbo vs. naturally aspirated competitors.
• High-Quality Photography & Technical Illustrations:
  • Factory development photos, technical cutaways, and rare test footage images.
• Condition: Near Mint