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Saab 900
1984 Saab 900 Turbo 16 S "Aero" 1984 Saab 900 Turbo 16 S "Aero"
Manufacturer Saab Automobile
Parent company General Motors (from 1990)
Production 1978-1998
Predecessor Saab 99
Successor Saab 9-3
Class Compact executive car
Layout FF layout

The 900 is a car that was made by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Saab Automobile AB, better known as Saab, is a Swedish car manufacturer and currently a wholly-owned Subsidiary of General Motors. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The 99 is an Automobile produced by Saab from 1968 to 1984 Development On April 2, 1965, Gudmund's day in The Saab 9-3 is a Compact executive car produced by the automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any Compact executive car is a mainly British Car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than Executive cars. In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found In Automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of Saab Automobile AB, better known as Saab, is a Swedish car manufacturer and currently a wholly-owned Subsidiary of General Motors. The first generation from 1978 to 1993 is known as the "classic"; the generation from 1994 to 1998 is known as the "new generation" (see below). The 900 is a car that was made by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations

The "classic" 900 is based on the Saab 99 chassis, though with a longer front end to meet U. The 99 is an Automobile produced by Saab from 1968 to 1984 Development On April 2, 1965, Gudmund's day in S. frontal crash regulations. The 900 was produced in 2- and 4-door sedan, and 3- and 5-door hatchback configurations; additionally, from 1986, a cabriolet (convertible) model was produced. A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle There were single- and twin-carburetor, fuel-injection and turbocharged engines, including both Full Pressure Turbo (FPT), and in European models during the early 90s, Low Pressure Turbos (LPT). A carburetor (North American spelling or carburettor ( Commonwealth spelling) is a device that blends air and Fuel for an Internal Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine.

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Overview

Saab 900
Saab 900 combi coupé
Manufacturer Saab Automobile
Production 1978–1993 (1994)
Assembly Trollhättan, Sweden Uusikaupunki, Finland
Predecessor Saab 99
Successor Saab 900 (NG)
Class Entry-level luxury car/Compact executive car
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
2-door notchback
3-door liftback (hatchback)
4-door sedan
5-door liftback (hatchback)
Engine(s) 2. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Saab Automobile AB, better known as Saab, is a Swedish car manufacturer and currently a wholly-owned Subsidiary of General Motors. Trollhättan ( is a city (pop 53952 (2007 in Västergötland, Sweden, and the seat of Trollhättan Municipality, Västra Götaland "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Uusikaupunki (ˈuːsiˌkɑupuŋki or Nystad in Swedish, is a town and municipality of Finland. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The 99 is an Automobile produced by Saab from 1968 to 1984 Development On April 2, 1965, Gudmund's day in The 900 is a car that was made by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any Compact executive car is a mainly British Car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than Executive cars. Compact executive car is a mainly British Car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than Executive cars. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle A liftback is a Car body style in which the cargo space (boot is accessed through a Tailgate that extends up to the higher end of the C-pillar and includes Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single A liftback is a Car body style in which the cargo space (boot is accessed through a Tailgate that extends up to the higher end of the C-pillar and includes Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single 0 L B I4
2. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The Saab B engine was created in 1972 when SAAB bought Scania. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L B201 I4
2. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 L B202 I4
2. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 1 L B212 I4
Transmission(s) 4-speed manual
5-speed manual
3-speed Borg-Warner T-37 automatic
Wheelbase 2517 mm (99. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 1 in)
Length 4685 mm (184. 4 in)
4680 mm (184. 3 in) (S & Turbo)
Width 1690 mm (66. 5 in)
1695 mm (66. 7 in) (Turbo SPG Hatch)
Height 1425 mm (56. 1 in)
1400 mm (55. 1 in) (Turbo Convertible & Turbo)
1405 mm (55. 3 in) (Turbo SPG Hatchback)

The Saab 900 was a front-engined, front-wheel-drive compact car with a longitudinally-mounted, 45-degree slanted, inline 4-cylinder engine, double wishbone front suspension and beam-axle rear suspension. A compact (North America small family (European or c-segment car is a classification of cars which are larger than a supermini In automobiles a double wishbone (or "upper and lower A-arm " suspension is an Independent suspension design using two (occasionally Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, Shock absorbers and linkages that connects a Vehicle to its Wheels Suspension In its heyday, the 900 was popular with drivers who enjoyed its comfort, safety, practicality (especially hatchbacks), and highway driving manners.

Like its predecessor the 99, the 900 contained a number of unusual design features that distinguish it from most other cars. Firstly, the engine was installed 'backwards', with power delivered from the crank at the front of the car. Secondly, the transmission, technically a transaxle, bolted directly to the bottom of the engine to form the oil pan (albeit with separate oil lubrication). A transaxle, in the Automotive field is a component that combines the functionality of the '''trans'''mission, the differential and the drive Power from the crank would thus be delivered out of the engine at the front, then transferred down and back to the transmission below, via a set of chain-driven primary gears. Similarly, Minis also had their gearbox mounted directly below the engine; however, the Mini gearbox and engine shared the same oil, whereas the Saab 900 (and 99) gearboxes contained a separate sump for engine oil.

Very few front-wheel drive cars used a longitudinally-mounted engine configuration. Fewer still used a double wishbone suspension design. In automobiles a double wishbone (or "upper and lower A-arm " suspension is an Independent suspension design using two (occasionally Refined over several decades of two-digit Saab models, the 900's double wishbone design provided excellent handling and road feel. The rear suspension comprised a typical beam axle design, stabilized with a Panhard rod. A Panhard rod (also called Panhard bar or track bar) is a component of a car suspension system that provides lateral location of the However, the attachment points between the axle and chassis made up an unusual configuration that essentially consists of two Watt's linkages at either end of the axle: a lower control arm attaches the axle to the bottom of the vehicle, while an upper link attaches at the top but faces towards the rear, unlike a typical 4-link design with both lower and upper links facing forward. Watt's linkage (also known as the parallel linkage) is a type of Mechanical linkage invented by James Watt ( 19 January 1736

Early models did not have sway bars; they began appearing on certain models in 1985 and in U. A sway bar (also stabilizer bar anti-sway bar roll bar or anti-roll bar ARB) is an Automobile suspension S. and possibly other markets, became standard on all trim levels by the late 1980s. The sway bars decreased body roll, but at the expense of some ride comfort and when driven aggressively, increased inside wheelspin. The front and rear bars' diameters were unchanged throughout the model's run. Geometry, a diameter of a Circle is any straight Line segment that passes through the center of the circle and whose Endpoints are on the

Stylistically, the 900 utilized a deeply curved front windshield for the best driver visibility, calling attention to the marque's aircraft legacy. The windshield or windscreen of an Aircraft, Automobile, Bus, Motorcycle, or Tram is the front Window In Transport, driver visibility is the maximum distance at which the driver of a Vehicle can see and identify prominent objects around the vehicle The hatchback, or Combi Coupé cars were exceptionally spacious, if not universally loved for their aesthetics. Combi coupé is a Marketing term used by Swedish manufacturer Saab for a Car body style similar to the Liftback. Also underscoring their aircraft lineage, the 900's dashboard was curved to enable easy reach of all controls and featured gauges lit up from the front. Saab engineers placed all controls and gauges in the dashboard according to their frequency of use and/or importance so that the driver need divert his gaze from the road for the shortest possible time and by the smallest angle. This is why, for example, the oft-used radio is placed so high in the dashboard.

The 900 underwent minor cosmetic design changes for 1987, including restyled front-end and bumpers that went from a vertical to a more sloped design; sheetmetal body parts were unchanged. Being a small car factory, for economic reasons, Saab kept the basic undercarriage more or less unchanged throughout the 900's production run.

The Saab 900 could be ordered with different options. One highly sought-after option was called the Aero or Special Performance Group (SPG), as it was known in the U. S. The Aero/SPG incorporated (depending on the market and model year) a body skirt; a sport-suspension (1987+) that included shorter, stiffer springs, stiffer shocks, and swaybars; leather seats; premium stereo, and air conditioning. Each of these features could, of course, be ordered independently from Saab's Accessories Catalog for fitment to standard models. Power output varied by model year and market but 900S and 900 Turbo models produced after 1985 were fitted with a 16-valve engine (Turbo of course receiving a turbocharger), while the basic 900 kept the earlier 8-valve engine. In Automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves. In Automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves.

A 1989 Saab 900 SPG owned by Peter Gilbert of Wisconsin, was driven over a million miles, before being donated to The Wisconsin Automotive Museum. Peter Gilbert claimed a million miles out of the turbocharging unit in addition to the engine itself. He was awarded by Saab with a Saab 9-5 Aero. The Saab 9-5 is an Executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab.

History

The 1979 900 was available in three versions: The GL had the single-carb 99 hp/73. 5 kW engine, the GLS had twin carburetors for 106 hp/79. 5 kW, the EMS and GLE had fuel injection for 116 hp/87 kW, and the 900 Turbo produced 143 hp/107 kW. Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. The watt (symbol W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one Joule of energy per Second. A five-speed transmission was introduced in the EMS and Turbo for 1980.

The 900 sedan was introduced in 1981 along with the phase-out of the old Saab B engine in favor of the lighter Saab H engine. The Saab B engine was created in 1972 when SAAB bought Scania. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. In the early 1980s, most 900's were produced in Trollhättan. However, coinciding with the production of the 9000, more 900's were produced elsewhere. The Valmet plant in Finland, referenced below under the 900C, also produced the non-convertible as evidenced by one previously owned by this author and imported by the SAAB US distributor. The plant in Arlöv (now closed), near Malmö, also produced some 900s.

A big change for 1982 was the introduction of Saab's Automatic Performance Control (APC), a. Automatic Performance Control (APC was the first engine knock and boost control system that was introduced on turbo charged Saab H engines in 1982 and was k. a. boost controller. The APC employed a knock sensor, allowing the engine to use different grades of gasoline without engine damage. Knocking (also called knock, detonation or spark knock, pinking in UK English or pinging in US English in spark-ignition Another new feature that year was the introduction of central locking doors (on the GLE and Turbo). Asbestos-free brakes were introduced in 1983, an industry first. Asbestos is a group of Minerals with long thin fibrous Crystals The word "asbestos" (῾ἀσβεστος is derived from a Greek adjective A new model also appeared that year in Sweden — the GLi, which used the fuel injected engine.

1984 saw the introduction of the 16-valve DOHC B202 engine. In Automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. With a turbocharger and intercooler, it could produce 175 hp/129 kW in the Turbo 16 model (less for catalyst-equipped engines). A catalytic converter (colloquially "cat" or "catcon" is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an Internal combustion engine. The Turbo 16 Aero had a body kit allowing the car to reach 210 km/h (130 mph). (For the South African airport with IATA code "KMH" see Johan Pienaar Airport. A different grille and 3-spoke steering wheel appeared across all models.

The dual-carb model (and "GL" nomenclature) was gone for 1985. Now, the base 900 had the single-carburetor engine, while the 900i added fuel injection. Fuel injection is a system for mixing fuel with air in an Internal combustion engine. Two turbocharged models were offered: The 900 Turbo had the 8-valve engine, while the T16S had the 16-valve intercooled unit. The 8-valve turbo had the intercooler the next year, while the 16-valve cars had hydraulic engine mounts. An intercooler, or Charge air cooler, is an air-to-air or air-to-liquid heat exchange device used on turbocharged and supercharged (forced 1986 also marked the introduction of the 900 convertible in North America.

A new grille, headlights, and so-called "integrated" bumpers freshened the 900's look for 1987, though the sheet metal was unchanged. Several common parts for the 900 and 9000 were introduced for 1988 model year, including brakes and wheel hubs. The 9000, an Executive car made by Saab, was released in 1985 A water and oil cooled turbocharger (replacing the older oil-cooled unit) was also introduced to improve the unit's durability.

In each of the seasons 1987 and 1988, there was a special 'one-make' race series, in the UK, called the Saab Turbo Mobil Challenge, sponsored by Saab Great Britain and Mobil. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Saab Turbo Mobil Challenge was a one-make race series run by the British Automobile Racing Club ( BARC) in the UK in 1987 and Mobil Gas Station by David Shankbonejpg|thumb|Mobil gas station East Village section of New York City]] Mobil was a major American oil company It was run by the BARC.

The 8-valve engines were phased out in 1989 and 1990, with the turbo versions having been removed in North American markets by the end of 1984; North American 900S models received the non-turbo 16-valve engine for 1986. A non-turbo 16-valve engine replaced the 8-valve FI unit in the 900i (900S in North America) as well, while the carbureted engines were dropped. A carburetor (North American spelling or carburettor ( Commonwealth spelling) is a device that blends air and Fuel for an Internal Larger pinion bearings were fitted to manual gearboxes for 1989 to improve their strength and reliability. A low pressure turbo engine was available in European markets in 1990 as well. Anti-lock brakes were introduced in 1990, and were standard on Turbo models and - along with a driver's side airbag - were standardized for all North American market cars. An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles

A 2. 1 L (2119 cc/129 in³) (B212) engine was introduced in 1991. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. This engine was available in the United States until the end of the original 900, but in most of Europe, this engine was replaced a year later with the earlier B202 because of tax regulations in some European countries for engines with a displacement of more than 2000 cc. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. A cubic centimetre or cubic centimeter (symbol cm3 —the abbreviation cc, though widely used is deprecated is a commonly used unit of Volume

By 1990, the Saab 900 no longer offered the mesh wheels. There was also a change in the door locks, which carried over to the 900NG.

Front seats from the 9000 were standard from 1991 on and electronically-adjustable ones were available as an option. The 9000, an Executive car made by Saab, was released in 1985

"Classic" 900 production ended on September 26, 1993, with a new Opel Vectra-based 900 entering production shortly afterwards. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General The 900 is a car that was made by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations The final classic convertibles were still sold as 1994 models, with the Special Edition commanding top dollar in the resale market even today.

In all, 908,817 Saab 900s were built, including 48,888 convertibles.

Convertible

Saab 900 convertible prototype with luggage rack, later available as an accessory.
Saab 900 convertible prototype with luggage rack, later available as an accessory.
1992 classic Saab 900 Aero convertible
1992 classic Saab 900 Aero convertible

In the mid 1980s, the president of Saab-Scania of America, Robert J. Sinclair, suggested a convertible version to increase sales. A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle The first prototype was built by ASC, American Sunroof Company (now American Specialty Cars). American Specialty Cars (commonly known as ASC) is an Automobile supplier of highly engineered and designed roof systems body systems and other specialty-vehicle Similarly, Lynx Motors International Ltd produced two "convertible" models, just prior to the official 1986 launch.

The Trollhättan design department, headed by Björn Envall, based its version on the 3-door hatchback while the Finnish plant used the sturdier 2-door version, which also looked better and was therefore selected for production. Trollhättan ( is a city (pop 53952 (2007 in Västergötland, Sweden, and the seat of Trollhättan Municipality, Västra Götaland Design is used both as a Noun and a Verb. The term is often tied to the various Applied arts and Engineering (See design disciplines Björn Envall, born in 1942 is an Automobile designer and was head of the design department at Saab, until his retirement The initial production was not planned to be large but the orders kept coming in and a classic was born.

The new car was shown for the first time at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt in the autumn of 1983. The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA is the world's largest Motor show. The first prototype aroused enormous interest and in April 1984, Saab decided to put the car in production at Valmet. Valmet Oy was a Finnish state-owned company Valmet (originally Valtion Metallitehtaat — State Metalworks was formed in 1951, when the state of The production of the first 900 convertible started during the spring of 1986.

The convertible usually had a 16-valve turbocharged engine, some with intercooler, but it was also offered in certain markets with a fuel-injected 2. In Automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves. A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air Compressor used for forced-induction of an Internal combustion engine. An intercooler, or Charge air cooler, is an air-to-air or air-to-liquid heat exchange device used on turbocharged and supercharged (forced 1 L naturally-aspirated engine from 1991 on. A naturally-aspirated engine or normally-aspirated engine (or "N/A" - Aspiration meaning breathing refers to an Internal combustion engine

Influenced by General Motors (GM), in 1994 the "New Generation" (NG) 900 SE, based on the Opel Vectra chassis, was introduced. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General While this design contained styling cues reminiscent of the classic 900, the GM 900 was fundamentally a different car. For many fans of the marque, the GM 900 marked the end of Saab's technology-driven design philosophy and, in their view, the beginning of the dilution of the SAAB brand. Trademark dilution is a Trademark law concept permitting the owner of a famous trademark to forbid others from using that mark in a way that would lessen its uniqueness A brand is a collection of Images and ideas representing an economic producer more specifically it refers to the descriptive verbal attributes and concrete symbols such as a

The cabriolet/convertible, however, was made on the 'classic' chassis for an additional year. This model is affectionately known as "The Goose", as, in some markets, the emblem on the back of the SE version reads "Saab 900 SE", which looks a bit like "GOOSE. "

Engines

Saab introduced a turbocharger in 1978 in its 99 Turbo with the B engine (based on the Triumph Slant-4 engine designed for Saab by Triumph). The 99 is an Automobile produced by Saab from 1968 to 1984 Development On April 2, 1965, Gudmund's day in The Saab B engine was created in 1972 when SAAB bought Scania. The Triumph Slant-4 is an Engine developed by Triumph. According to Triumph historians Graham Robson and Richard Langworth in Triumph Cars the complete story The Triumph Motor Company had its origins in 1885 when Siegfried Bettmann (1863-1951 and Moritz (Maurice Schulte from Germany founded Bettmann & This engine was also used in early 900 Turbo models, which in export markets made Saab a household brand.

The B-engine was further designed into the H engine, which was used through 1993 (and 1994 cabriolets). The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. The H-engine is very durable, and due to a fairly standardized engine management system, can be easily tuned to 197 hp/147 kW, and with further bolt-on modifications, to the 247 hp/184 kW range. An engine control unit (ECU is an Electronic control unit which controls various aspects of an Internal combustion engine 's operation Engine tuning is the adjustment modification or design of Internal combustion engines to yield optimal performance either in terms of power output or economy Saab used Bosch-made mechanical K-Jetronic continuous fuel injection in the fuel injected and 8-valve turbocharged versions, and the Bosch LH 2.2 and 2.4 and Lucas Automotive electronic fuel injection systems were used in the 16-valve versions. Robert Bosch GmbH is a German diversified technology-based corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart Germany. Jetronic is a trade name for a type of Fuel injection technology marketed by Bosch from the 1960s forward Jetronic is a trade name for a type of Fuel injection technology marketed by Bosch from the 1960s forward Lucas Industries plc was a famous manufacturer of components for the motor industry and aerospace industry The 2. 1 L I4 16-valve engine used the Bosch LH 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 4. 2 electronic fuel injection system.

What set the 900 Turbo apart from its turbo-equipped competitors, especially in the early- and mid-1980s, was the development and use of the Automatic Performance Control (APC) boost controller. Automatic Performance Control (APC was the first engine knock and boost control system that was introduced on turbo charged Saab H engines in 1982 and was The system allowed the engine to run at the limits of engine knocking. Knocking (also called knock, detonation or spark knock, pinking in UK English or pinging in US English in spark-ignition The system had a knock sensor attached to the motor block and if knocking of any kind was present, the APC-system would decrease the charge pressure by opening a wastegate, a bypass to the exhaust. A wastegate is a Valve that diverts Exhaust gases away from the Turbine wheel in a Turbocharged engine system This enabled the use of various octane fuels and also made the use of the turbocharger safer for the engine. Later 900 Aeros and Carlssons had special APC controllers in red enclosures (so-called "redbox" APCs) that provided more boost and rose power to 175hp.

At first, Saab used a Garrett Systems turbocharger (T3), which was oil-cooled. Garrett by Honeywell is the consumer brand of Honeywell Turbo Technologies a subsidiary of Honeywell Corporation. From 1988 through 1990, watercooled T3s were fitted. In 1990, Saab fitted Mitsubishi TE-05 turbochargers in the SPG models only; in 1991, all 900 Turbos were fitted with the TE-05. The, Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese conglomerate consisting of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi Also watercooled, the TE-05 was slightly smaller than the Garrett T3s, providing improved throttle response and quicker spool-up. The TE-05 is unique in that its exhaust inlet flange utilizes a Garrett T3 pattern.

Engines:

Special models

900 GLi Gold

The Gold special edition was available in the UK in 1981 as the first 900 4 door Saloons, these had Turbo Spec Velour Interior finished in either Blue or Black with Gold pin stripes, twin air vent bonnet and fuel gauge showing tank contents in Litres. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4.

900 Tjugofem

The tjugofem (= 25 in the Swedish language)) Saloon was released in a batch of 300 to celebrate SAABs 25th year in the UK. Swedish ( is a North Germanic language spoken by more than nine million people predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along the These had the 1985cc 8-Valve engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection. Interior trim was blue turbo velour with a special gear knob with the cars number. Exterior the model was a standard non-turbo apart from alloy wheels, Tjugofem pinstriping and Turbo style rear spoiler.

900C

900C was built in Uusikaupunki, Finland and in Arlöv, Sweden just outside Malmö, was a late 1980s carburetted model. Uusikaupunki (ˈuːsiˌkɑupuŋki or Nystad in Swedish, is a town and municipality of Finland. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Arlöv is the seat of Burlöv Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden. It used an eight-valve B201 engine with a single carburetor producing 100 BHP. A carburetor (North American spelling or carburettor ( Commonwealth spelling) is a device that blends air and Fuel for an Internal

900EP

The EP was a special Ecopower model for the Italian market. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. It uses a 16 valve low pressure turbo (LPT) engine and has a pre-heated catalytic convertor.

900 CD

An even longer "Finlandia" version called the 900 CD was made at the Valmet factory in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Valmet Oy was a Finnish state-owned company Valmet (originally Valtion Metallitehtaat — State Metalworks was formed in 1951, when the state of Uusikaupunki (ˈuːsiˌkɑupuŋki or Nystad in Swedish, is a town and municipality of Finland. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The 900 CD was 20 cm (7. 9 in) longer than standard, by adding 10 cm (3. 9 in) to both front and rear doors, but only the rear leg room was larger. Optional extras for the CD were a leather interior, reading lights, rear blinds, footrests, and even an in-car telephone. Leather is a material created through the Tanning of hides and Skins of Animals primarily Cattlehide The Tanning process Basic principle A traditional landline telephone system also known as "plain old telephone service" (POTS, commonly handles both signaling and audio information There was an even longer, VIP limousine version, also by Valmet. A limousine (or limo) is a longer than normal Luxury car. The chassis may have been extended by the manufacturer or by an independent coach builder traditionally The CD was supplied in 'automatic transmission' form only. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle [1]

900 Enduro

The Enduro was a special version of the 900 Turbo assembled by Saab Australia; only twelve 900 Enduros were made [2]. The package consisted of large, flared fiberglass fenders, extra gauges (oil pressure, battery voltage and current drain) mounted where the radio usually was, improved suspension and big wheels and tires. To increase performance the wastegate was set at 17 psi (1. 2 bar). Water injection came standard.

900 Lux

The Lux was a special model available 1983 and 1984. It came in a two-tone paint, usually Slate Blue metallic on top and silver below.

900 SE

The SE model was produced in May 1990 and came with 5 doors Irridium Blue with blue-pin stripes down the sides. The car also featured multi-spoke alloys, full electrics, grey leather seats and wood effect as standard. Only 300 were originally made for the UK market, with a choice of either a 2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located 0L N/A engine or 2. 0L lpt version. For further reference to 900 special models read "Saab 99 and 900: The complete story". Later more SE version were made; however these were not part of the original limited run.

900 Carlsson

The Carlsson was a special model made in honour of Erik Carlsson. Erik Carlsson, aka "Carlsson på taket" ("Carlsson on the roof" was born March 5, 1929 in Trollhättan, Sweden and was It was a three-door 900 powered by a 1985 cc turbocharged engine with APC giving 185 BHP and fitted with twin chrome exhausts.

Conversions

Dealer Models

Some SAAB dealers made special models. SAAB Wimbledon made the Sprint and the Sport. The Sprint had a special body kit, lower, stiffer springs, and Pirelli P7 on 7"x16" wheels. It also came with an intercooler, full colour coding and 3-spoke leather steering wheel. The Sport had alloy wheels, full colour coding and spoilers, uprated suspension, 3-spoke leather steering wheel, Clarion stereo and an electric aerial. Heuschmid GmbH offered options such as tuning, intercooler, suspensions tweaking and custom alloy wheels. EIA Motors of France made a series of 100 normally aspired 16 valve tuned to 158 BHP. Lynx Motors in the UK made a short run conversion of the two-door 900 shell to a convertible.

Specifications

Notes on specifications

The tire supplier varies by market and model year. In 1982, the US market was supplied with Pirelli P6 (not to be confused with the current P6 4 Season) 195/60HR15 tires for the 900turbo and Pirelli P8 185/65SR15 for the 900 (called the 900GLi in some markets) and 900S (called the 900EMS in some markets). In 1990, the US market 900 (called the 900i in some other markets) was supplied with Pirelli P8. In 1992, there were several tire suppliers and at least one US market brochure stated that the US distributor cannot allocate cars by tire manufacturer.

Saab 900 NG(1994-1998)

Saab 900 NG
Saab 900 5-door
Manufacturer Saab Automobile
Production 1994-1998
Assembly Trollhättan, Sweden
Uusikaupunki, Finland (Convertible)
Successor Saab 9-3
Class Entry-level luxury car / Compact executive car
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
Platform GM2900 platform
Engine(s) 2. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Saab Automobile AB, better known as Saab, is a Swedish car manufacturer and currently a wholly-owned Subsidiary of General Motors. Trollhättan ( is a city (pop 53952 (2007 in Västergötland, Sweden, and the seat of Trollhättan Municipality, Västra Götaland "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Uusikaupunki (ˈuːsiˌkɑupuŋki or Nystad in Swedish, is a town and municipality of Finland. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The Saab 9-3 is a Compact executive car produced by the automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any Compact executive car is a mainly British Car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than Executive cars. Compact executive car is a mainly British Car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than Executive cars. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of General Motors introduced the mid-size Front-wheel drive GM2900 platform in 1988 with the introductions of the Opel Vectra A and the Vauxhall Cavalier 0 L B204 I4
2. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 3 L B234 I4
2. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 5 L 54° V6
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Wheelbase 102. General Motors ' Opel division in Europe designed a compact V6 engine with an odd 54° vee angle A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 4 in (2601 mm)
Length 182. 6 in (4638 mm)
Width 67. 4 in (1712 mm)
Height 56. 5 in (1435. 1 mm)
1997-98 Hatchback: 56. 6 in (1438 mm)
Related Opel Calibra
Opel Vectra
Saab 9-5

The second-generation Saab 900 (also referred to as the GM900 or NG900 among enthusiasts) is a compact executive car which was produced by Saab Automobile from 1994 until 1998, when it was replaced by the Saab 9-3 (in most markets; in 1999 in the USA). The Opel Calibra also known as the Chevrolet Calibra in South America and North America, the Holden Calibra in Australia and The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General The Saab 9-5 is an Executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab. Compact executive car is a mainly British Car classification term applied to premium cars smaller than Executive cars. Saab Automobile AB, better known as Saab, is a Swedish car manufacturer and currently a wholly-owned Subsidiary of General Motors. The Saab 9-3 is a Compact executive car produced by the automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden Based on GM's Opel Vectra platform, the NG900 was a replacement for the "classic" first-generation Saab 900. General Motors introduced the mid-size Front-wheel drive GM2900 platform in 1988 with the introductions of the Opel Vectra A and the Vauxhall Cavalier Although it bore a family resemblance to its predecessor, the NG900 was an entirely new model.

Variants

Variants included S (4-cylinder, non-turbo) and SE (4-cylinder turbo or V6) models in three-door, five-door and convertible body styles. A convertible is a type of automobile in which the vehicle's roof can retract and fold away converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle For 1997 and 1998 only, there was also a special edition 'Talladega' model, after a record-breaking endurance test in 1996, on the Talladega racetrack. Talladega Superspeedway is a Motorsports complex located in Talladega Alabama United States

Depending on market, the NG900 was available with a choice of 2. 0L or 2. 3L Saab 16-valve DOHC engines (Saab engine codes B204, B234) in naturally aspirated or turbocharged form (2. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted Inline-4. 0L only), as well as a 2. 5L version of GM's European 54° V6 engine. General Motors ' Opel division in Europe designed a compact V6 engine with an odd 54° vee angle Engine management for the turbos was by Saab Trionic 5 with Direct Ignition (SDI) and Automatic Performance Control, and for non-turbos by Bosch motronic fuel injection. A distributor is a device in the Ignition system of an Internal combustion engine that routes High voltage from the Ignition coil to the Automatic Performance Control (APC was the first engine knock and boost control system that was introduced on turbo charged Saab H engines in 1982 and was Robert Bosch GmbH is a German diversified technology-based corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart Germany. A distributor-operated ignition system was provided for naturally-aspirated engines in some markets. A distributor is a device in the Ignition system of an Internal combustion engine that routes High voltage from the Ignition coil to the An ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel-air mixture

In contrast to the 'classic' Saab 900 with its longitudinally-mounted engine and front-hinged hood (bonnet), the NG900 had a more-common transversely-mounted engine with rear-hinged hood (bonnet). A transverse engine is an Engine in which the Crankshaft is oriented side-to-side relative to the length of the vehicle

In 1998 marketing materials for the successor Saab 9-3, Saab claimed over "1,100 improvements" had been made, although the new model was virtually indistinguishable to casual observers from the older model. The Saab 9-3 is a Compact executive car produced by the automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden In many markets the 1998 models were sold as 9-3's, though in the US, the 9-3 name was introduced in model year 1999.

Sensonic

The 'Sensonic' clutch variant, (available on the Turbo models only) provided a manual gear lever as in a standard manual transmission car, but omitted the clutch pedal in favor of electronics which could control the clutch faster than the average driver. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in

When a driver started to move the gear shift knob/gear selector lever, a computer-controlled actuator operated the clutch. With the car in gear but stationary, the clutch was released only when gas was applied. If neither brake nor gas pedal was depressed, a warning tone sounded and a message flashed on the on-board display, and if no action was taken after 7 seconds, the engine was shut off.

Sensonic was discontinued after a short time, as it proved to be somewhat unreliable and expensive to repair.

The SAAB 900 handbook has an error, where it states that if the car is in gear and starts rolling backwards down a hill, the clutch will operate to stop it rolling back. This "Hill Start" mode was not actually implemented on the car.

Engines

Black Panel

Panel illuminated
Panel illuminated
Black Panel
Black Panel

One Saab innovation, inspired by the company's roots in aeronautics, was the 'Black Panel' (later 'Night Panel') feature, which allowed most instrument panel lights to be extinguished at night at the touch of a button, creating less distraction during night driving. General Motors ' Opel division in Europe designed a compact V6 engine with an odd 54° vee angle A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders Aeronautics (from Greek aero which means air or sky and nautis which means sailor i While active, other instruments were allowed to illuminate themselves when driver attention was required. This feature was carried over (renamed 'Night Panel') into Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5 models. The Saab 9-3 is a Compact executive car produced by the automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden The Saab 9-5 is an Executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab.

Awards and achievements

1998

1996

1995

1993 and 1994

Gallery

Saab 900 "Talladega"

Stock Saab 900 SE Talladega

1995 Saab 900SE convertible

1996 Saab 900SE Turbo with some minor modifications

References

Saab 900 model year changes. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page SaabMuseum. com. Retrieved on July 10, 2005. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

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