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Saab 900 GL

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.00 mm × 78.00 mm 3.54 in × 3.07 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1985 cc (121.132 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system 1 Ze-St carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 164 km/h (102 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.33 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1024.3 kPa (148.6 psi)
Specific torque 81.51 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 496.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2520 mm
wheelbase 99.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4740 mm
Length (inches) 186.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1690 mm
Width (inches) 66.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.88
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1200 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2646 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 58 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.3 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.100
Turning circle 10.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

General information

RAC rating 20.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Saab 900 GL PDF Manual
900 GL picture
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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