Saab V8

The Saab V8 was a V8 engine developed for Saab Automobile by SisuDiesel in Linnavuori, Finland. Only a few test motors were made. General Motors became a partner in Saab Automobile and instead wanted Saab to use their new V6. This resulted in the scrapping of the project.

The engine had 4 camshafts, 32 valves and, in the non-turbocharged form, it gave 300 hp and a max torque of 300 Nm. It was fitted in a Saab 9000 and it din't need any body modifications. It was reported to be "a hoot to drive" and the test engineers manages to collect a few speeding tickes. An example can be found in the factory museum, at Linnavuori.

This was not the first time Saab was interested in V8s. Saab also considered using the Triumph Stag V8 in the Saab 99. Only a few were built. Instead, the engine eventually used in the Saab 99 was the slant-four version, as fitted to the Triumph Dolomite. Saab also fited a GM V8 into a Saab 9-5 as they felt a V8 may be necessary for the US market. [http://www.dn.se/DNet/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=269&a=45409]

External links

* http://www.saunalahti.fi/~rjh/saabv8.htm
* http://www.sisudiesel.com/
* http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2007/11/the-most-recent-saab-v-8.html