Since 1978, there has been a turbocharged SAAB in every model year's lineup. SAAB believes in turbocharging so strongly, starting in 1998 in the US, SAAB sold only turbocharged cars. Currently, the 1999 model mix is nearly exclusively turbocharged, including, for the first time in SAAB's history, a turbodiesel. Turbocharging allows the motor do be more efficient and economic than simple cubic inches. SAAB turbos are very popular.
Many people seek to improve their performance beyond their already considerable power.
For 2001, the convention festivities move to Vero Beach, Florida. The usual Saab Convention events will be in place, including technical and historic seminars, the Saab merketplace, the annual awards presentation, and the Concours d'Saab.