Saab EV-1 concept (1985)
Concept car · 1985 · Combustion
A solar-roofed 900 Turbo with Testarossa performance
The Saab EV-1 (Experimental Vehicle One) was a fully functional 2+2 sports coupe based on the 900 Turbo 16v, designed in-house by Bjorn Envall. Its all-glass roof carried 66 solar cells powering an interior cooling fan. A high-boost turbocharged 2.0-litre engine drove the front wheels with performance rivalling a Ferrari Testarossa of the era.
Key facts
- Engine: 1,985cc turbocharged inline-four
- Power: 282 bhp
- 0-62 mph: 6.9 seconds
- Top speed: 168 mph
- Roof: All-glass with 66 solar cells
Production
- Status: Concept only
- 1985 900-based performance/safety concept coupe; never produced.
- Revealed at 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show
Source: Wikipedia