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Saab 900 Turbo

(1979 model)





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Basic (general) data

Marque (make)SaabIssued from1979
Model900 TurboIssued until
Serie900Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerSaabCountrySE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4170 l / 147.26 cu ft / 147.26 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4740 mm / 186.6 in / 186.6 inTotal (curb) weight1250 kg / 2756 lb / 2756 lb
Width1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 inDry weight
Height1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2525 mm / 99.4 in / 99.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inTowing weight
Track rear1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.88  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.41Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerSaabValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.15
Fuel supplyBo CI fuel inj.Engine displacement1985 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity496.25 cm3/cylinder / 30.283 cu in/cylinder / 30.283 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio8.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power108.1 kW / 147.0 hp / 147.0 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque236.0 Nm / 174.1 lbft / 174.1 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output106.6 kW / 144.9 bhp / 144.9 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output73.0 kW/l / 1.626 bhp/cu in / 1.626 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque118.89 Nm/l / 1.040 lbft/cu in / 1.040 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.84
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.67

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sTop (maximal) speed196 km/h / 122 mph / 122 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)9.00 s / 9.00 s / 9.00 sPower-to-weight ratio116.00 kW/ton / 157.72 bhp/ton / 157.72 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)29.20 s / 29.20 s / 29.20 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.00 m / 32.81 ft / 32.81 ft
Suspension frontI.W.CS.Suspension rearLA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 900 Turbo

 
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