1979 Saab 900 GLi: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1979 Saab 900 GLi specifications

1979 Saab 900 GLi data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2517 mm	99.1 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	1425 mm	56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.88
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	63 litres	13.9 [16.6] 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
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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 ID	581845
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	20.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1979 Saab 900 GLi added 2019-01-01. Last modified 2020-03-16.