1981 Saab 900 GLE specifications

1981 Saab 900 GLE data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
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 1295 kg 2855 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] 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)
118 PS (116 bhp) (87 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
43.6 kW/litre
59.3 ps/litre
58.4 bhp/litre
0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
84.13 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1057.2 kPa (153.3 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
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
90.82 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
66.8 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
89.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.97 kg/kW
25.01 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 175/70 HR 15
Tyres rear 175/70 HR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 270 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID581812
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Saab 900 GLE added 2019-01-05.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Saab 900 models

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 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1210 kg
3 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW 1185 kg
Saab 900 GL -
5 door hatchback FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1200 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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5 door hatchback FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1140 kg
Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-EX Hatchback Coupé -
5 door hatchback FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1170 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1312 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1307 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1170 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4M 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
5 door hatchback FF 3A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
5 door hatchback FF 4M 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
5 door hatchback FF 3A 2830 cm3/172.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW
Renault 20 TX -
5 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2165 cm3/132.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1290 kg
5 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2165 cm3/132.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1290 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1345 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1340 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1380 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1400 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4OD 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1325 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 2316 cm3/141.3cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW