Full specs1979 Saab 900 GL specifications
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater hatchback | ||
| Number of doors | 5 | ||
| 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 | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1200 kg | 2646 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 58 litres | 12.8 [15.3] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Saab | ||
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| Cylinders | Straight 4 | ||
| Capacity | 2 litre 1985 cc (121.132 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 90 × 78 mm
3.54 × 3.07 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Valve gear | single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
100 PS (99 bhp) (74 kW) at 5200 rpm |
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| maximum torque (DIN) |
161.8 Nm (119 ft·lb) (16.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
37.2 kW/litre 50.6 ps/litre 49.9 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque (DIN) |
81.51 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | cast iron block; light alloy head | ||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 9.2:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Zenith-Stromberg 175 CDSEVX carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1024.3 kPa (148.6 psi) | ||
| Maximum RPM | 5500 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 | |||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | |||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 164 km/h (102 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 83.65 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 82.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 16.25 kg/kW 27.15 lb/bhp |
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| 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 | 4.100 | ||
| Turning circle | 10.30 m | ||
| Front suspension | I.DW.CS. | ||
| Rear suspension | LA.RA.TLB.CS. | ||
| Wheel size front | 5 x 15 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 5 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 | 2504 cm2 | ||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.89 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 48191 | ||
| Production total | |||
| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 20.1 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1979 Saab 900 GL added 1996-11-10. Last modified 2019-01-01. |
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Saab 900 models
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1295 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW
3 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
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW 1185 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1185 kg
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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