How many horsepower does a Saab 900 Turbo SPG have?
With its combination of a DOHC 16-valve head and 9.0:1 compression, the prototype Turbo 16 Aero’s engine made 175hp.
When did the Saab 900 sedan come out?
The four-door 900 sedan was introduced in Geneva 1980, as a result of dealer pressure. This introduction corresponded with the phase-out of the old Saab B engine in favor of the lighter Saab H engine. In the early 1980s, most 900s were produced in Trollhättan.
What kind of undercarriage does a Saab 900 have?
Being a small car factory, for economic reasons, Saab kept the basic undercarriage more or less unchanged throughout the 900’s production run. The Saab 900 could be ordered with different options. One highly sought-after option was called the Aero or, as it was known in the U.S. “Special Performance Group” (SPG).
When did Saab start using a turbocharger?
Saab introduced a turbocharger in 1978 in its 99 Turbo with the B engine (based on the Triumph Slant-4 engine). This engine was also used in early 900 Turbo models.
With its combination of a DOHC 16-valve head and 9.0:1 compression, the prototype Turbo 16 Aero’s engine made 175hp.
When did the Saab 900 go out of production?
The original Saab 900 was a darling of the Turbo era – vigorous to drive, comfy, reliable, and accessible. The 900 was so good that despite being rooted in the circa-1969 Saab 99 it still felt modern when production wound down in 1993 – 15 years after it was introduced.
When did the Saab CE SPG come out?
7,625 SPGs were sold in the U.S. before the model was retired in mid-1991. The CE was a revival of sorts, with more power (185 hp and a special “red box” APC unit) but without the body kit.
What was the color of the 1985 Saab SPG?
Saab simplified the production SPG, which became the performance flagship of 1985’s 900 range; because of the difficulty of color-matching paint between the plastic body fairings and the metal body, the SPG was offered in a single color scheme: black paint with satin black lower panels and a Sierra Tan leather interior.
What kind of engine does a Saab Turbo 16 have?
Called the Turbo 16 Aero, this pearlescent champagne three-door was powered by the third generation of Saab’s H-type 1,985cc four-cylinder.
Which is the best word for a Saab Turbo?
“Turbo” may be the word that Saab enthusiasts hold closest to their hearts, but for America’s lovers of the classic 900–Saab’s longest production and one of the automaker’s most venerated cars–it is a mere three letters that stand above all.
Saab simplified the production SPG, which became the performance flagship of 1985’s 900 range; because of the difficulty of color-matching paint between the plastic body fairings and the metal body, the SPG was offered in a single color scheme: black paint with satin black lower panels and a Sierra Tan leather interior.
Called the Turbo 16 Aero, this pearlescent champagne three-door was powered by the third generation of Saab’s H-type 1,985cc four-cylinder.
“Turbo” may be the word that Saab enthusiasts hold closest to their hearts, but for America’s lovers of the classic 900–Saab’s longest production and one of the automaker’s most venerated cars–it is a mere three letters that stand above all.
What kind of transmission does a Saab C900 use?
SAAB did change the internals a couple of times, so pay attention to which two trannies you are swapping parts between. Gear Set #8 was only available for the Autobahn and is very difficult to find today. This set works great for modified engines as all the gears will be longer. 1986 – Inner Drivers Changed.