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1979 Saab 900 GL

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: 900

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2525mm
Track/tread (rear): 1430mm
Width: 1690mm
Track/tread (front): 1420mm
Length: 4740mm
Height: 1420mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 58litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater hatchback

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 90 × 78mm
Specific torque(DIN): 82.62 Nm/litre, 1 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Engine Manufacturer: Saab
Capacity: 2 litre (1985cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Specific output(DIN): 40 kW/litre54.4 ps/litre, 53.7 bhp/litre0.88 bhp/cu in
Sump: wet sumped
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

Performance

Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 164 Nm (121 ft·lb) (16.7 kgm)at 3300 rpm
maximum power output(DIN): 108 PS (106.5 bhp) (79 kW)at 5200 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Zenith-Stromberg 150 CDSEVX carburettors

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.88

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S
Rear brake diameter: 270mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1038.2kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 280mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x5J
Tyres Front: 165 SR 15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x5J
Tyres Rear: 165 SR 15

Other

RAC rating: 20.1
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 5
Unitary Capacity: 496.25cc

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