This independent study is for a Saab GT EV, created by Jahangir Gahramanov. It is not affiliated with Saab.
While Saab may be long gone, the brand’s legacy remains with its fans who still hope for an eventual return. Jahangir Gahramanov (an independent designer) from Azerbaijan designed a completely electric grand tourer. He incorporated the design DNA of the Swedish brand once owned by GM into the vehicle.
Saab GT has a two-door design with a long, wide hood and a 4-seater cabin. Slim LED headlights merge with the grille. The bumper has small intakes. 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. This profile has large wheels with balanced proportions and is distinguished by the recess that extends over the hood. It channels the air around its bodywork to improve aerodynamics.
With the help of the wraparound rear window that opens with the hatch, the coupe-style roofline can accommodate a second row. 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.
The Saab GT project was free of charge. There isn’t much information about the potential powertrain other than that it was intended to be a fully-electric model. A dedicated EV platform would have four electric motors that offer all-wheel drive, a large-capacity floor-mounted battery and four electric motors with a long range. This combination could provide sportscar-level performance as well as a sufficient electric range to cover most of the trip.
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.
Thank you to Jahangir Gahramanov, for sharing your work.
