FACTBOX-Key facts about Spyker, BAIC and Renco

Dec 3 (Reuters) - A second small luxury car maker, Spyker (SPYKR.AS) of the Netherlands, is talking to General Motors [GM.UL] about buying Saab Automobile, weeks after the first, Sweden's Koenigsegg, abandoned its bid. [ID:nGEE5B10Z8] Here are some key facts about Spyker and other possible bidders for Saab:

* SPYKER:

-- Dutch luxury car maker with head office in Zeewolde, Netherlands.

-- Designs, manufactures, markets and distributes high-end sports cars. The group also operates a GT racing team which participates in the Le Mans series and other endurance races.

Market capitalisation - 31.66 million euros

Revenue - 7.8 million euros

Sales - 37

Employees - 132

Key Models - C8 Aileron and D8 luxury sport-utility vehicle

* BAIC:

-- State-owned holding company of Beijing Automotive Import & Export Corporation (BAIEC), founded in Jan. 1985. One of the country's major auto production bases and among the eight largest automobile groups in China.

-- Produces 700,000 vehicles a year in three major categories including jeeps, light-duty trucks and vans.

-- Holds 50 percent equity interest with Daimler in joint venture Beijing-Benz-Daimler Chrysler Automotive Co Ltd which manufactures and distributes Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and Chrysler vehicles in China.

* RENCO GROUP INC:

-- Privately owned holding company with affiliated operating companies in a variety of industries, including mining, mineral recovery, automotive assembly and fleet support.

-- Includes AM General which employs 2,400 and produces the Humvee and Hummer. Specializes in military and special-purpose vehicles and diesel engines to power its top-of-the-line trucks.

Sources: Reuters; Company reports

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