1981 Saab 900 CD specifications

1981 Saab 900 CD data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2717 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Length 4940 mm 194.5 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1291 kg 2846 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Saab
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1985 cc
(121.132 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 78 mm
3.54 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.15
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
145 PS (143 bhp) (107 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
235 Nm (173 ft·lb) (24 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
53.7 kW/litre
73 ps/litre
72 bhp/litre
1.18 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
118.39 Nm/litre
1.43 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system Bosch CI fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1487.7 kPa (215.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.25 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 1 Garrett AiResearch turbocharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
112.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.6 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
110.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.11 kg/kW
20.22 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension LA.CS.
Wheel size front 5½ x 15
Wheel size rear 5½ x 15
Tyres front 195/60 HR 15
Tyres rear 195/60 HR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 276 mm
Rear brake diameter 268 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.67
general
Carfolio.com ID220231
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Saab 900 CD added 2010-10-11.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
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