1979 Saab 900 GL specifications

1979 Saab 900 GL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2525 mm 99.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Length 4740 mm 186.6 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.88
Kerb weight 1185 kg 2612 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58 litres 12.8 [15.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated 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)
108 PS (106.5 bhp) (79 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
164 Nm (121 ft·lb) (16.7 kgm)
at 3300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
40 kW/litre
54.4 ps/litre
53.7 bhp/litre
0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.62 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system 2 St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1038.2 kPa (150.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 167 km/h (104 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
91.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
89.87 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.92 kg/kW
24.92 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5J x 15
Wheel size rear 5J x 15
Tyres front 165 SR 15
Tyres rear 165 SR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 270 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID3795
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Saab 900 GL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2019-01-01.

Saab 900 models

5 door hatchback FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1295 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1210 kg
3 door hatchback FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
Saab 900 GL -
5 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1200 kg
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1185 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW
3 door hatchback FF 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW
5 door hatchback FF 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
3 door hatchback FF 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
3 door hatchback FF 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW
5 door hatchback FF 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW
5 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1295 kg
5 door hatchback FF 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
5 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1260 kg
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1215 kg
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 2792 cm3/170.4cuin 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW