What kind of car is a 1997 Saab 900?
I bought my 1997 Saab 900 SE convertible in October 2010. It is the special edition Talledega convertible with Saabs 2.0T engine, leather seats, wood grain dash, electric seats, heated seats, driver memory, dual airbags, ABS and most saftey features you would expect on a modern family car. It is very much a drivers car.
How much power does a Saab 900 Turbo have?
A catalytic converter was fitted and takes power down to 175bhp and 0-60 in 8.2 secs. Additional Info: We have also seen times as low as 6.9 secs to 60.
What kind of engine does the Saab 900 Talladega have?
Concurrently with ‘The Saab 900 Talladega Challenge 1996’, Saab will be introducing a new special model known as the Saab 900 Talladega Edition. The new Saab 900 Talladega Edition is powered by the Saab 2.0-litre 185 bhp turbo engine and will be marketed only as a 1997 model. The car has all of the equipment included in the Saab 900 SE.
Is the Saab 900 the fastest car in the world?
The new Saab 900 Talladega Edition is being presented almost exactly ten years after the beginning of the Saab high-speed runs on the American Talladega circuit, which resulted in two world speed records. The Talladega Superspeedway – the world’s fastest race track – has a special place in Saab’s history.
I bought my 1997 Saab 900 SE convertible in October 2010. It is the special edition Talledega convertible with Saabs 2.0T engine, leather seats, wood grain dash, electric seats, heated seats, driver memory, dual airbags, ABS and most saftey features you would expect on a modern family car. It is very much a drivers car.
Where was the Saab 900C made in Finland?
The Valmet plant in Finland, referenced below under the 900c, also produced regular 900s, a total of 238,898 examples. The plant in Arlöv (now closed), near Malmö, also produced some 900s.
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.
What’s the difference between a Saab 900 and SPG?
There were many differences between the regular 900 turbo and SPG, Most notable was the body kit that wrapped around the car and the specialty rims. The engine was tuned to put out higher hp, some have reported that the engines internals were different and that Saab used better materials to withstand the higher output.
Where can I find a 1995 Saab planet?
To find these cars, begin a keyword search from the home page. For example, enter “1995 Saab 900&” to see all listings on the site tagged with those terms. You may refine listings by adding other terms, such as a transmission type. Review item listings closely before committing to a purchase.
When did the Saab 900 get anti lock brakes?
All 8 valve turbo engines were replaced by 16 valves in the late 1980s, and anti-lock brakes became standard in 1990.. From 1991 onwards, the classic generation Saab 900 had redesigned seats that had previously been sold on the company’s 9000 model.
What to do when buying a used Saab?
An important step when purchasing a used Saab 900 is to take the car to a mechanic for a buyer’s inspection. An honest seller should allow buyers to take the car to any mechanic in the area for an independent check. Most mechanics charge a fee for this.
What kind of engine does a SAAB NG900 have?
Depending on market, the NG900 was available with a choice of 2.0 L or 2.3 L Saab 16-valve DOHC engines (Saab engine codes B204, B234) in naturally aspirated or turbocharged form (2.0 L only), as well as a 2.5 L version of GM’s European 54° V6 engine.
All 8 valve turbo engines were replaced by 16 valves in the late 1980s, and anti-lock brakes became standard in 1990.. From 1991 onwards, the classic generation Saab 900 had redesigned seats that had previously been sold on the company’s 9000 model.
When did the Saab 900 go to Talladega?
For 1997 and 1998 only, there was also a Saab 900 Talladega, after a record-breaking endurance test in 1996, on the Talladega Superspeedway.
An important step when purchasing a used Saab 900 is to take the car to a mechanic for a buyer’s inspection. An honest seller should allow buyers to take the car to any mechanic in the area for an independent check. Most mechanics charge a fee for this.
When did Saab start using Automatic Performance Control?
In 1982, the Saab 900 turbo-charged model was equipped with Saab’s Automatic Performance Control, which improved overall performance and provided a greater degree of control over the boost pressure.
Is there a problem with the Saab 900 convertible?
Problem: On the Saab 900 convertible there is a known problem with the roof hesitating when going up or down. This is caused by a problem with the motor. The motor bracket twists and binds when operating, leading to eventual failure of the motor.
When did the Saab 900 4 door saloon come out?
1981 saw the introduction of a four-door saloon. In 1982, the Saab 900 turbo-charged model was equipped with Saab’s Automatic Performance Control, which improved overall performance and provided a greater degree of control over the boost pressure.