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Facts about Saab Automobile History
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In 1978, Saab introduced the turbocharged Saab 99 Turbo, one of the first mass-produced turbocharged cars available to consumers.
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The Saab 92, the company's first production car, featured a two-stroke engine and a distinctive aerodynamic body inspired by Saab's aircraft engineering background.
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After General Motors withdrew support, Saab Automobile declared bankruptcy in 2011 and ceased production, ending over six decades of car manufacturing.
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General Motors acquired a 50 percent stake in Saab Automobile in 1990 and took full ownership in 2000.
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Saab Automobile began as a division of the Swedish aircraft manufacturer Svenska Aeroplan AB, launching its first car in 1949.