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1979 Saab 99 GL

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: 99

Dimensions

Ground clearance: 175mm
Kerb weight: 1130kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 58litres
Wheelbase: 2470mm
Track/tread (rear): 1430mm
Width: 1690mm
Track/tread (front): 1400mm
Length: 4420mm
Height: 1440mm

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Saab
Capacity: 2 litre (1985cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.15
Specific output(DIN): 40.6 kW/litre55.2 ps/litre, 54.4 bhp/litre0.89 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.89
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 90 × 78mm
Specific torque(DIN): 82.52 Nm/litre, 1 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual

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Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 110 PS (108 bhp) (81 kW)at 5200 rpm
Maximum Speed: 171km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 14.03kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 163.8 Nm (121 ft·lb) (16.7 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 96.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 Ze-St carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 10.50 m
Rear suspension: LA.RA.TLB.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.79
Weight Distribution: 61.1% front
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.100
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1037kPa
Braked area: 2504 cm2
Brakes F/R: Di/Di-S

Other

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

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