(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 900 GLS | Issued until | |
| Serie | 900 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4941 mm / 194.5 in / 194.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1214 kg / 2676 lb / 2676 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2718 mm / 107.0 in / 107.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.82 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | 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 | 2 St carbs | 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 | 80.5 kW / 109.4 hp / 109.4 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 164.0 Nm / 121.0 lbft / 121.0 lbft at 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm / 3300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 79.4 kW / 108.0 bhp / 108.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 54.4 kW/l / 1.212 bhp/cu in / 1.212 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 82.62 Nm/l / 0.723 lbft/cu in / 0.723 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 167 km/h / 104 mph / 104 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 12.30 s / 12.30 s / 12.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.96 kW/ton / 120.95 bhp/ton / 120.95 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 | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 900 GLS
