As one of the pioneers of turbocharging, Saab changed the automotive landscape forever. Learn how Saab tamed the turbo, offering a blend of power and reliability in a way no other manufacturer could. An in-depth look at Saab’s turbo legacy and Per Gillbrand’s game-changing innovations.
Discover the remarkable journey of Per Gillbrand, the trailblazing Swedish engineer whose pioneering work in turbocharging transformed the automotive landscape. Join us as we delve into Gillbrand's contributions that propelled Saab to the forefront of innovation, making him the first Swede to be posthumously honored in FIVA's Heritage Hall of Fame. Explore his legacy, from turbocharged engines to international patents, and understand how his visionary thinking continues to shape the cars we drive today.
After yesterday's blog post, and a review of a long-standing review dedicated to the long-term test of the Saab 900 and APC technology, today we present another great article on the Saab Turbo system, which was published earlier, back in...
This week we remember Per Sune Evaldsson Gillbrand, called Turbopelle or Mr Turbo. Per was successful in controlling the boost pressure, which made Saab the first car manufacturer to offer turbocharged engines in passenger cars on a large scale. Per...
Per Gillbrand, a former automotive engineer who designed the first Saab turbocharged engines in the 1970s, markets and builds an extensive range of miniature engines, with the W16 and even the Rolls Royce Merlin among them. Most carmakers have tried...
