What is the best 4 cylinder engine?
Greatest 4-Cylinder Engines Of All Time
- In a world that’s been conditioned to love big engines, the 4-cylinder often gets overlooked for fun and performance.
- Honda F20C/F22C.
- Alfa Romeo Twin Spark.
- Saab B234R.
- Volvo Redblock B230FT.
- Volkswagen EA888.
- Mitsubishi 4G63T.
- Subaru EJ25.
When did the 1998 Saab 900 come out?
The 1998 year-model cars began to appear in time for the R-plate changeover, with the main change the dropping of the V6 engine. A heavily modified range appeared in March 1998, renamed ‘9-3’, with changes centred on chassis modifications as well as a mild facelift.
What kind of body styles did the Saab 900 have?
3 & 5dr hatchback, convertible: 2.0i, 2.0 turbo, 2.3i, 2.5 V6 [base, S, Talladega, XS, SE, Sensonic S] A choice of three body styles was the limit to the range; three-door hatch (usually known as a Coupe), five-door hatch and convertible. Only the five-door was available at the October 1993 launch.
When did the Saab Turbo 4 come out?
The turbo four was powerful (more so than the V6) and smooth, due to Saab’s special engine balance shafts. The three-door arrived in February 1994, followed by the convertible in September. There was a small upgrade for base model cars in February 1995 when colour-coded bumpers were added.
When did the Saab 9000 go out of production?
The 9000 remained in production until MY 1998 and it was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in late 1997, although some final cars were produced into 1998. The Saab 9000 was only available with petrol engines and never as a convertible (except for one prototype).
What was the horsepower of the Saab 99?
The 2.0-liter made 145 horsepower, and cemented the 99’s status as one of the era’s greatest rally cars. Today, it’s considered a pioneer of affordable, practical, turbocharged performance vehicles.
What’s the boost pressure on a Saab 9000?
Both systems used the same Garrett T25 turbocharger with a base boost pressure of 0.4 bar (6 psi), but the FPT is equipped with a boost control valve that is manipulated by the ECU. This allows the boost pressure to be increased as the ECU sees fit.
When did the Saab 9-3 Thunderbolt come out?
A redesigned 900 gave way to the 9-3 in 1998. To die-hard Saab fans, the car was a travesty, sharing its architecture with Opel and Saturn models. But the ’98 to ’03 Viggen (Swedish for “thunderbolt”) was named after one of the company’s fighter jets, and was a fantastic driver’s car.