1983 Saab 99 GL specifications

1983 Saab 99 GL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2465 mm 97 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Length 4477 mm 176.3 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.82
Kerb weight 1145 kg 2524 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)
100 PS (99 bhp) (74 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
162 Nm (119 ft·lb) (16.5 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
37.2 kW/litre
50.6 ps/litre
49.9 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
81.61 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1025.6 kPa (148.7 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 14 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
87.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.51 kg/kW
25.91 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 7.2/9.8/12.9 l/100 km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / city
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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4J x 15
Wheel size rear 4J x 15
Tyres front 185/65 SR 15
Tyres rear 185/65 SR 15
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID721952
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Saab 99 GL added 2021-03-14.
Last modified 2021-03-14.

Saab 99 models

2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1115 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2393 cm3/146.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1270 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1062 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1000 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1028 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2555 cm3/155.9cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1268 kg
3 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1065 kg
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5 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 930 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 940 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 945 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1118 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1750 cm3/106.8cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 930 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1036 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1050 kg
Mazda 929 Saloon -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1175 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1185 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1789 cm3/109.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 995 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 995 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 985 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1010 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 940 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1905 cm3/116.3cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 985 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1005 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1005 kg
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2446 cm3/149.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2446 cm3/149.3cuin 96 PS 95 bhp 71 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 95 PS 94 bhp 70 kW
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