When did the Saab 900 Carlsson come out?
The Carlsson was a special edition 900 made in honour of Erik Carlsson, of which only 600 examples were made in the three years it was in production (1990 to 1992). It is thought by most that there were only 200 examples made but in fact there were 200 examples made for each of those three years.
What kind of engine did the Saab 9000 have?
The Saab 9000 was only available with petrol engines and never as a convertible (except for one prototype). Saab designed the 9000 as part of the Type Four platform in conjunction with the Italian automaker Fiat Automobiles.
When did the Saab 9000 become a prestige car?
The Saab 9000 was awarded Best Prestige Car 1985 by the French magazine L’Action Automobile. With the introduction of the CD in very late 1987, Saab took the opportunity to re-style the front-end for the sedan.
How long does a Saab 9000 Turbo 16 take to drive?
All three 9000 Turbo 16s passed the 100,000 [KM] mark in 21 days, the lead car breaking 21 international and two world speed records in the process. In memory of this event.
How much horsepower does a Saab 9000 Carlsson have?
Just one of the great from the Carlsson series was Saab 9000 Carlsson. This 9000 harvests 220 bhp for delivery to the front wheels only (of course).
How did the Saab 9000 get its name?
The “Carlsson” (models) takes its name from legendary Swedish rally ace Erik Carlsson, who secured numerous wins for Saab in the Sixties. In markets outside the UK, it was known as the Talladega in honour of the 19 endurance records set by three standard turbocharged 9000s at Talladega Speedway in the US in 1986.
When did the Saab Direct Ignition come out?
Saab Direct Ignition was introduced 1988 with the 9000 CD and its B202 turbo engine. The same engine in the CC got the DI with MY 1989. Since then all new engine releases for the 9000 got the DI from beginning (except the later V6 which came from GM).
What was the drag resistance of the Saab 9000?
Drag resistance for the original model is C d 0.34, very competitive for the time. The Saab 9000 was awarded Best Prestige Car 1985 by the French magazine L’Action Automobile. At the end of 1985 (with cars of MY 1986) the 9000 was rolled out in the most important foreign market for Saab: the US.