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1978 Saab 99 GL

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Build Start: 1978

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1978
Model Variant: 99

Dimensions

Ground clearance: 171mm
Kerb weight: 1130kg
Wheelbase: 2477mm
Track/tread (rear): 1430mm
Width: 1690mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres
Track/tread (front): 1405mm
Length: 4420mm
Height: 1435mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 90 × 78mm
Specific torque(DIN): 81.11 Nm/litre, 0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.89
Engine Manufacturer: Saab
Capacity: 2 litre (1985cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Specific output(DIN): 37.6 kW/litre51.1 ps/litre, 50.4 bhp/litre0.83 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1

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Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 161 Nm (119 ft·lb) (16.4 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 89.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)at 5200 rpm
Weight-to-power ratio: 15.15kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 So carb

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78
Rear suspension: LA.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1019.2kPa
Braked area: 2452 cm2

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 496.25cc
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 4
RAC rating: 20.1

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