(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 900 GL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 900 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4740 mm / 186.6 in / 186.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm / 99.2 in / 99.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.3 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.88 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Saab | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ze-St carb | Engine displacement | 1985 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 496.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.283 cu in/cylinder / 30.283 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 74.6 kW / 101.4 hp / 101.4 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 161.8 Nm / 119.3 lbft / 119.3 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 73.5 kW / 99.9 bhp / 99.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.4 kW/l / 1.123 bhp/cu in / 1.123 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 81.51 Nm/l / 0.713 lbft/cu in / 0.713 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.89 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 164 km/h / 102 mph / 102 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.33 kW/ton / 113.30 bhp/ton / 113.30 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.1 | Turning circle | 10.30 m / 33.79 ft / 33.79 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.RA.TLB.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 900 GL
