Saab’s Rebirth Envisioned With An Electric Grand Tourer By Independent Designer

This is an independent study for a modern Saab GT EV created by automotive designer Jahangir Gahramanov that is neither related to nor endorsed by Saab.

Saab is long gone from the automotive landscape but its legacy is still alive with fans still hoping for a possible return in the future. In that context, independent designer Jahangir Gahramanov from Azerbaijan created a hypothetical fully electric grand tourer, infusing it with the design DNA of the bankrupt Swedish brand that was once owned by GM.

The Saab GT is a two-door model with a long hood and a four-seater cabin. The front end has slim LED headlights merging with the grille and small intakes on the bumper. The front fenders sit slightly higher than the bonnet – similar to the 2006 Saab Aero X Concept – with a clamshell design for a cleaner look.

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The black A-pillars and the continuity between the windscreen and the side windows are a clear nod to Saab’s past and a common feature among many of its models. The profile is characterized by large-diameter wheels and balanced proportions, while the recess behind the front wheels that continues above the hood is channeling the air around the bodywork for better aerodynamics.

The coupe-style roofline is tall enough to allow for a second row of seats inside the cabin, helped by the wraparound rear windshield which opens together with the rear hatch. The lower part of the tail is painted black continuing the bi-tone treatment and features “hidden” full-width LED taillights and a heavily sculpted rear bumper.

Since the Saab GT was a free-time project, there is not much information on the possible powertrain, other than it was envisioned as a fully electric model. A dedicated EV platform with four electric motors offering all-wheel drive and a large capacity floor-mounted battery would combine sportscar levels of performance with an electric range long enough for most trips.

Back in the real world, NEVS is offered for sale by its current owner, the Evergrande Group. While this could mean there is still hope for Saab’s remains, the rights for the Saab name and logo are not a part of the deal, since they are owned by the aerospace company of the same name. Thus, while we wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a new range of electric models by NEVS, a comeback of the Saab brand seems quite unlikely, at least for the foreseeable future.

We would like to thank Jahangir Gahramanov for sharing his work with us.