The union of Saab and Spyker finalized over the past weeks has presented Eduard Gray – a Dutch/English Industrial designer working in Trollhättan – with an unique opportunity to create a design that takes the best of each brand and combine both their qualities into one single concept. Eduard says:
Spyker lends us its supercar chassis with a mid-mounted engine and low down aerodynamics while Saab contributes with the style, character and engineering, making for a design that is as pleasing to look at as it is to drive.
When the purchase of Saab finally went through it was a great relief for all those in Trollhättan who have connections to this great brand. This design, the “Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute” is just a quick expression of my optimism for the future of the brand.
We made a gallery of all pictures available. You can check it out below. Feel free to share your opinion about the concept in the comment box below.
On the whole I like it. It’s an evolution of the Aero-X but still has that Scandinavian design.
First the dislikes:
Not really dislikes as such but I’d like to see more of a ‘hockey stick’ in the greenhouse. Also I’d prefer a more upright front, incorporating a larger more proud 3 Port grill. That way SAAB could get a smaller V6 Bi-Turbo in the front capable of producing over 600hp when running on Ethanol. It would also allow for 2+2 seating making this a great GT with even the possibility of having a 4 door arrangement.
Likes:
Love the wheels, The ‘hockey stick’ door design. The rear is just fantastic and the full glass roof would give an amazing driving experience, especially if the glass was Solar-reactive.
Build this or the Aero x concept which ever one you can But build it either as a Saab or a limited production car under both names with a combined badge I love this even more.
But if you don’t have the money use the styling que in future Saab’s indefinetly Saab need’s to show it’s modern styling techlogy side more than ever !!!
Noooooo! Build the aero x instead!!!! this looks wierd but the aero x is sooo coooool!!