









(1987 model)
| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 900 T16 Convertible | Issued until | |
| Serie | 900 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | 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 | 1285 kg / 2833 lb / 2833 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 | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 62.0 % / 62.0 % / 62.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.82 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Saab | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| 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 | Bo LH-Jet fuel inj. | 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 | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 130.5 kW / 177.4 hp / 177.4 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 273.0 Nm / 201.4 lbft / 201.4 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Garret AiResearch T3 turbo | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | Max. net output | 128.7 kW / 175.0 bhp / 175.0 bhp | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 88.2 kW/l / 1.965 bhp/cu in / 1.965 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 137.53 Nm/l / 1.203 lbft/cu in / 1.203 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.78 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.67 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 136.19 kW/ton / 185.17 bhp/ton / 185.17 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 | 10.00 m / 32.81 ft / 32.81 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | DA.LoLi.PR.CS.ARB. |
| 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 T16 Convertible