“Saab doesn’t try to impress. It simply leads.”
It has been 20 years since SAAB introduced its groundbreaking concept – the Saab Aero X.
In an effort to regain its position on the global stage and lay the foundation for a new era of production, Saab engineers have developed an entirely new vehicle – one that is ahead of its time and capable of moving both above the ground and through the air.
The new model has been named Saab Aero Space XL.
This time, inspiration comes directly from the Saab Gripen New Generation fighter jet. The key differences lie in the body design and its civilian purpose – allowing the vehicle to travel at a height of 1–2 meters above ground while reaching speeds of up to 800 km/h.
Despite its impressive performance, this machine will never be used for military purposes. In fact, within this concept, it is strictly prohibited – even mentioning the word “war” inside the vehicle may cause the powertrain to shut down for several hours.
In addition to its low-altitude flight capability, the vehicle can also be driven on regular roads and in urban environments.
As for the powertrain, very little has been disclosed. What is known is that it is based on a 22nd-century magneto-electro anti-gravity propulsion system, requiring no conventional fuel. Instead, it runs on a newly developed self-regenerating electrical reactive fuel.
Technical specifications remain modestly described by the engineers. When asked about horsepower, the only answer given was:
“there is enough of it” – which could reasonably be interpreted as 10,000+.
The vehicle is scheduled to enter production in its current, unchanged form in 2031 – by which time the agony of electric cars will have ended and they are expected to have disappeared from everyday traffic.
Orders and prepayments will open on January 1st, 2027.
First come, first served.
Published on April 1st