Where did the Saab 900 get its name?
Saab celebrated the 900’s successful attack on the world endurance record with a new trim level called Talladega. The super-fast speedway in Talladega, Alabama was the site for Saab’s non-stop lapping of a banked circuit in early 1997. Cars so named gained a host of luxury equipment and special badging.
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.
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.
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 does the new Saab 900 Talladega come out?
The new Saab 900 Talladega Edition will be available for sale at the end of January, 1997, in three-door and five-door versions and also as the Convertible model.
What kind of car is a Saab 900?
A VERY NICE SAAB 900 AUTO CONVERTIBLE IN A STRIKING COLOUR WITH LEATHER INTERIOR. DRIVES WELL. MOT JUN 18 WITH NO ADVISORIES. CHEAP OPEN TOP MOTORING. CALL 07836 648957 ANYTIME Safety Belt Pretensioners
What’s the speed of a Saab 9000 Turbo?
In 1986, a Saab 9000 Turbo in perfectly standard trim set up a world speed record on it by travelling 100 000 kilometres at an average speed of 213.299 km/h (133.465 mph). Now – ten years later – Saab is launching yet another high-speed challenge on the Talladega circuit, this time with a Saab 900 in ‘The Saab 900 Talladega Challenge 1996’.
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.