Who will design future Saab cars?
‘We’d love to have some input from our own Koenigsegg design team and Bard Eker, which has a design firm that looks at unconventional design things. But Saab has its own very talented design team with Simon Padian and the people who have previously worked there.’ So how many people will the new Saab employ? ‘I think we will remain at current levels. Don’t forget, there is a lot of interest from other companies to use Saab’s excellence in gearboxes, turbo technology, control systems and so on.’ Click next below to continue reading. Will Saab build cars outside Sweden? ‘Unless the import rules change, we should really be looking at some form of production in China – we’ve got to compete in the world’s largest and fastest growing market.’ What about new technology for Saab? You are part owner of Cargine AB, an engine technology company next door to Koenigsegg’s premises… ‘Cargine’s new tech systems are very exciting and we’re working on new pneumatic valve systems. The valves are operated
