Saab 900

1992

Sometimes, being different isthe price of beingbetter.

Saabs are different. There are, in fact, people who buy Saabs largely for that reason.They relish the feeling of driving a car that looks and performs differently llom ordinary cars. But that isn't why Saabsare different. They are different because Saabhonors a tradition of finding original solutionsto the challenges of personaltransportation. That tradition has its roots in the 1940s,when a small group of Swedishengineers and designersturned from building some of Europe'smost advanced military aircraft to carmaking.Even today, Saab's auto motive engineers continue to draw on the technicalresourcesof the company'smililary and commercial aircraltdivisions. Saab's engineers and designerscontinue to find their own solutionsto the challenge of safe,comfortable, practical and pleasurablepersonaltransportation. Saab hasalways createdcars with the intention Gat they will do everything they are called upon to do superbly. It is this refusalto compromise that makes Saabs a little different.

Two powefu Saabs: ihe 16 vave, nlercooed Saab900 Tufbo and ihe l4-pasensr Saabl40BTurboprop.

Theroadisn'talways smooth and predictable. ButSaabs are.

The neepl/curvedwindshield inprcvesaerodynamics, uses wind for.e @ pushain, snowanddirt io th sides, andenhan.es satetv bv movinSthe glassfarthef fomard trcm the fronrseat occupanB.

Thefront seaBoi all Sabs arefamolsior thir supportive orthopedic design, builr,inelecfic heate.s. andwidennge

Building a car that handles superbly is a complicated tasL. One of the first decisions that Saab en gineersmade was to use front-wheel drive, long before it was widely used or even widely heardof elsewhere. That decision and the placement ofat least50 percent of the car's weight over the driven wheels strong directional stability and give Saabs a powerful grip on the road. The SaabAnti locL BraLing System (ABS),standard on all Saabs, incorporates recent elecfionic braking tedmology with the redundancy and security for which Saab brakesystems havealwaysbeenfamous. Combined$ irh largedisLbrakesald pre ciserack and-pinionsteering,Saab ABS enablesa driver to stop and maneuver with control. The handling that every 900 SeriesSaao delivers is the result of a painstakingbal anceofthe total car'ssysterns: front wheel drive, four-wheeldisc brakes,rack and pinion steeringand the double-wishbone suspension with pivot mountedsprings. The resuhis an automobile $at is capable both of getting out of harrn's way and of deriving unusual amounts of pleasure from even ordinary driving tasks.

thatyoucan't Popular opinion suggests environment. lovecarsandcareaboutthe iswrong. Popular opinion

Every carmakerhasaresponsibility to limit rheenvironmental impactof its products hasalways beena leaderir Justas Saab it's in automoti\e technology, alsoa leader environmental efforts. enOne outstanding illustration of Saab's vironmental leadershipis the developrnent of turbocharging technology. Begiming in the I 970s, Saabpioneered the use of turbo chargersto give extra power, as needed, to

their engines.Today, tlree generationsof tedmical growth later, Saabis still a leading producer of powerful, lightweight, fuelefficient, turbocharged engines. Saabwas an industry leader in the elimrin bral<e natronof asbe'tos pads.cJutches and gaskets;in the introduction of threeway catalytic convertem on caxsto control exhaust emissions;and in the elimination of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the produc

sebi ihrd Eeneration ofturbochrr8ing ectn6og) provides *ron8 acceleration with goodfueL economy.

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tion of the soft foams used in car interiors. Of course,carmakers are not alonein their rcsponsibility to protect the environmenl. Car owners beara responsibilit), as well. Regular maintenanceof their cars, sensible &iving practice.and limiting t-he numberof trips throughthe useof public transponation or car poolingare someof the positive stepsthat Saabowners can tal<e on behalf of the rest of the planet.

We don'tmake compromises. We make betterdrivers.

Engineering alone isn't going to improve anlonei ludgm.nr or shortenth, ir redction time. Not even Saabengineering. But Saabcnginccring will give youl own judgrncnt ancl reflexes the opportunity to work efficiendy and well fbr long perlods of driting InFormatron rea.he. thc driter clearly and instantly tlranks to e*cellent visibility in all directions, and through the cluster of analog instruments positioned

The Saabs driverposnion is.arelullydesi8nd so thrt rhe dr ver receives informatonguicky andcleary andcanrespond iniant / andpre.kely.

comfortablywithin the driverrsvision. Saab's lront seats are firmly supportive They arc orthopedically desigr'..iu,rdth"ir fabricsand fillings are chosen to hold you comlbrtablyin placewith a minimum of muscularexertion on your part. At thc end of hoursof driving, most peoplefeel far lessfatigucd than other cars havetaught them to expect. Throughout the Saabinterior, cnginccrs

havc created an environment that helps the driver to sray relaxecland alert fbr as long as he or she is at the wheel. An efficient system for heating, cooling ancl ventilating rhc inrcrior.,1,crric.rllyhear.Ll[ronr .ears. and effective sound-dampeningmaterials rll contributc to that feeling. I1 may not actuJ J y m r l . c1 " u a b c t t c r , l r i r c rr l - a n ; o u "l rcady are, but a 900 SeriesSaab*ill help you perlbrm more olten at rour bcst.

Therearecarsthat candishit out,and carsthat cantakeit. Saabs do both.

Saab lnteriorsar dsisned to suppor!dr ver andpdsenSersror lons hoursoidrivin8,hlping to ma ntainr ertness rni reiu.e radsue.

When you build one of Europe's lcading sportssedans, you don't haveto alsomake it uselul.None ofthe othersseemto bother. The 900 SeriesSaabs shareall the attri. butesthat havemadeEuropean sports sedans successful in rccentyears:respon siveengines, superiorhandling,solid com fort. Saabs add a flexiblepracticalityrarely encountered in this class of automobile. All 900-Series models,exceptthe two convertible models,can accommodate fiv, adults.The 9oosconverribleand 900 Turbo Conr.ertible ar.ecomlortable four scaters. All of them provideplenty of luggage space for thoseadult passengers 14.4 cubicfeet ol trunk space in the four door modelsand 21.9 arbic feet in the three door models. The Saabdifference is this: the generous amount of luggagespacecan be instantly converted into a cavernous amountof cargo rpace simpl)by loueringrhe redrscar. Ir a three door 900 model, it produces 56.5 cubicfeet ofspace,enoughto swallolva six fbot sofa.In a four door model, you get 53 cubic [eet. Unlike someof our competitors,Saabs are designed to run both switchbacks and en'ands.

Saabs sprlialeiticiency, a legacy ofhs a r.hf! heriase,provides a surprisin8 amounr of room for pdsnSers an! luSii a modst/ sized car. SaEe

miles. fuel. Gobbles Sips

Every Saabengine is testimony to Saab\ absolute refusal to compro The 2.0-liter Turbo engineand enthe 2.1liter naturallyaspirated conbine generouspower gine both with low ful consumption; high technology with stronS reliability; with long durability. low emissions engineen increasedthe Saab's power and efficiency of the com pact and lightweight enginesby pro viding them with four valves per cylinder alowing a strong influx of frcsh air and efficient expulsion of of burned gases. The arrangement four smallvalves aroundthe perimcter of the cylinder allows placement of the spark plug in the center for the most even and efficient burning of the fuel-airmixture. Weight is further reduced, and therefore fuel conserved and emis sionslimitd, by the extensive use of lightweight aluminum alloy for The naturally aspirated Saaben 140 a respectable gine produces horsepower. The intercooledAPC Turbo engineproduces150horseTurbocharging, a tednology pioneered by Saab,is an effectiv method of maLing a cu quicker and more powertul without a penalty in fuel consumption.Extra power is only usedon demand,providedby a small, lightweight turbocharger instead of by additional engine size that would usemore gasoline.

Fournlves per cylinder make k po$ibleto EiYe rhecombu$ tioi chambers an idalshap rhatallows the engine to prodlce more power from less

Supplies the eiginewith moreai.,whi.h power by about45 princredespulling

pdsingothr vhicles makes safraid easier The SaabTurbo's hieh-speed ac.eleration

Hydraull< valYelift..s quiei opetion Selt-adiusting to provide andreduce the needfor naintenance.

Meduresrhe intake.irand helpsiomake the fuel-air m xture exacily.isht,thus diminkhing fuel.onsufr ption,

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Coolsthe inletair andinffeses iB density to alow moreof rhe fuel-air mixtureto beled inro the engine, thus in.rasing the

Sabk shofi pa$instimesare dueto the ngine's hightorque (therd curvein the dla8ram) at criticalspeeds. The 900Turbo deliyB'188 toorpounds ai 3000rpm,

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How a carmaker froma remote cornerof Europe became a world leader in technology.

As carmakers are usuallvmeasured, by thc number of carspro ducedor dollarsearncd,Saab is not Thereare other measures, though. by innovation, invenrion Judged and impact, Saab hasahvays beena lcadcr.In over four decades, Saab hasconsistently introducedor refincd technologies that other car makcrshavelater adopted.Among thcm nrc front wheeldrive, turbo charging,lbur,lahe,per-cvlinder engincs, and anti lock braking. The technologics that Saab has have consistently had an pioncercd inpact on *hat the publichascomc to cxpect of carmakers. From its beginning as a builder of aircrnft, Saab hasnurtured a tradition of original and indcpcndcnttlinking throughoutthe compan. That tradition is one reasonfor Saab's lcadership in an industry otherlvisedominatcdbv giant cor porations.Another reasonis tlie syne$y that Saab CarsUSA, Inc. enjols with thc rcst olthc Saab Corporation.Historicall), wc havc beenableto usethe research and talentsof divisions that make air craft or trucks and buscsto lcap over technological hurdlcs.

Turbo and inter.oolr Intake air is npidly cooed ro makeirdense[ irislhen turther.ompressed insld ihe cylinder by rhe torcoI$e lightweight turbocharger Be.ause so muchox/genis present at ignition, the fuelk burnednore competelyandefficienty.

Each dome-shapd com bunion chrmberhastwo iis c rcumYalvs around ierence to enable the enetlicientl/. sineto breathe Thisalsoallowsplacement centeroi rhe chamber for

Sa.br patn@d and]ock braking sysEm provid4 $pe.ior stopping power unde.virturllt all conditions. Thee tepaate h/dr lic stnems rre mqitored andconrrclled by. dual micbpbcesbr contrcl unit ior the nost e,fectiye opration of the Subh fdr

With luckyou'll never need a caras safe asthisone.Butwhytrust luck?

Accidents happen. Ver] often they're avoidable,but sometimes they're not. Sometimesthey happen to careful drivers in fine cats rnder excellent driving conditions. witl luck, no such tbing will happen to you. But Saabengineershave no faith in luck. They have faith in steel, and tr1ysunound the Saab's passenger compartmnt with a "safety ca8e" built ofheary-gauge steel and reinforced door side members.They placed specially designed"crumple zones," in Font of and behind the passengercomparEnent, to deform in a controled m:lmer on impact to absorb much of the energ of a collision. They provided three-point inertiareel seatbelts and Saab\ Supplemental Restraint System drivr's, side air bag and padded knee bolster to hold the driver and front seatpassmger firmly in place. Rear seatpassengers have threepoint seatblts in the two outboad positions md a lap belt in the center position. Interior sufacs are covered in dense, energ absorbing materials to prevent injuries. There is no uconditionally safe place on the road. The inside of a Saabis as dose as myone has come to providirg one.

Fueltankh a saf location, between the rear wheels-

forcet trcm a trcntal collislonto the wheelhousings .nd are* downErd move-

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Bumprs that prcEct the body

The unit bodyis lighr6ut *rcmely5trcn& The interioris surrcunded by a nurdy ca8eof tteel membeB and rcirforcenents. The tMt and rear enr8y-absrbin8 zon$ of a Seb dy consist of s.dions of Erting rigiditt derignedto act d bellowr b absorb much of the coilirion

In the doorstnerearesturdy .elntorcing membersto help Prcte.r he occuPans In a

A softtopfor hard driving.

For thc drncr lho cralcs the scnsLralit! . ' rJ r " r , , r ' , . r , t r u c c . r r r . r t i L l , . anrrlrin! clsc is rn altogcthcr unacccptablecomproSaab buiLds tno carsthal arc truc con vertiblcs, built lrom the grountl up to Iive rrithout a fixed lool. Each is also a tl uf Saab,intcndcd from thc bcginning to proviclc long nilcs ol dtlcndable perlbrnlance,rnstantaneous resPorlsc, suPPorr'\t contbrt and porverlul palscngcr pr(n( tion. LIeD irl a car as exciting as a SaaL, conlcrtiblc, Saabengineersthink tilst about saletvand rlfieabilitv, so thc postr operatetlLopsinclurk clcctricallrhcatcd glassrear wndo\vs. And whilc thc dashnrggood looks of the 9u0 lurL-!"n\.rlibl..rrr.l outt:t',nr.rt il,lc mav l,c fcminixcnt of a ororcglanr orous cra of Europcan motoring, thcir cffonlcss conpctcncc rnarks them as stateof the art automobilcs.

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l)r nrrs rho kxc pcrtbrmantr' .rndad matlr thc 900 n,irc rppln-dintclli.racnrc orr('of thc most.ol.,tcd Pcfi,rrrarlci' TLLrbo scdans o1 rll last deca<lc. lh,.lr n rrl in, a ci,mpactrnrl Lll intitligen,r' displ:rvcrl (un,s.,n lighh\ciqht c,rgincthat Poncr onli rhcn it is callcil lbr. thankst(, S.lib's r.ul ' ' r'|-r"rri .rs\. lt is thnr l,i1h lc\'cl of r(hnoLoglcal rh lir'"boto 1,ro dt|clopmrnr rl,.rrcn.lblcs rluic 160 horselrrrcr tlhilc,i,.tirrtlrling 'ocrl lircl ccrnrrnr. 'r't'l \l .rr 1l' |rr,r,l' cnolnr<ts .rppetltckr thc 900-furl,o's Inr,Jo,stLu(1! lJlorcctionol prssttgcrs ar,,l unprr:rlldrd locl of comlorr.

Solid value for the passionately driven.

The 900 and the 9005 three door Saabs present one of the most satisfyingbalances in t}le automotive world today. They are famousfor their combination of practicality and performance, offering both spirited driving and station-wagonJike hauling capacity. Their hatchbackbody style was pioneered by Saabyears ago (and is widely imitated today) for people who love tfie economiesand handting advantaga of a modestlysizedsedan but who needto occasionally carry bulky cargo. Both the sensiblypriced 900 and the richly appointed 9005 fully answer the needsof a driver who is unwilling to make compromisesbetween pleasurabledriving and thoughtful utility.

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: three-door 900'Ser es modehcanhold when neened. , : : . 5 6 . 5 . u b i c l e to t c a r s o __: rerr seatfoldsdown,creatins a larse,ll,r

The headlamp wiperandpaher srstemis oneol models. Saab manystandard leaturcs on allSaab wasthe tu$ carmakef to usethis important safety feature across iuntirep.oduc line.

Modestly sized. lmmodestly gifted.

The lburJoor 900 and 9005 manageto put an abundanceof eleganccand convenience into an efficiently sized pacLage, proving that real comfort doesn't depcnd on uselessbulk. Nor, lbr that matter, does real safety. Th, lnsuranccIn.rrrut" l"r Highw,rl saLry published: r'eport in April of 1991 cornrarirrgcrrs built b"rrv. n lq8r' and Iq88. The report indicated that thosc four door Sa:b900's ll'ere the safestsedanson Amer, ican roads, measuredin terms of fatalities in highrvay accidents The 1992 models, while structurally iclentical to thc tcsred m o d c l . .a r . i m 1 , r o ' r , u l irlrJrirer..r,l, air bags,anti-lock braking and headlamp w iper and rlasher system. No Saab,horvcvcr, cau ever bc mistaken l o r d n o $ e r \ u m J r u m l a m i l l * t J a n .W h i l e comfort, protectivenessand quiet good looks are undeniably prescnt in these two cars, the robust and responsivepcr formance marks them as truc European sporting sedans.

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FormostSaab owners, mereindividuality isn't enough.

Quite obriously, the people who own Saabs aren't aFaid of a little individualiry. Thev don't need the reassurance of driving the samc kinds of cars their neighbors drive. To be honesrabout rt, mosr SaaL owncrs go further than that. They actively seek to set themselvesapart, to do things differ cntly and to test unconventional solutions

in thc hope of linding a better rvayof doing thinqs. In short, they'readventurers. They are the kinds olindividualswho question,chal lenge,invent and discoverThey do things their own way. To give them asmuch latitudeaspossible without any compromise in quality, Saab dealers offer a broadarrayof optionsand accessories specifically designed for Saabs, someof which are illustratedhere. They are only a few of the tools ol self-expres sion that Saab proyides.

The Saab900Turbo k shownwith the Aercdynamic Stytins PackaSe, p usrerodynamic aif outletcovers; 15-inch light'whaleTail spoilei rearwindow allo/ Ronalwheels; louvers of i rcraft-snde aluminumj rnd sportxhau*sys!em. (Norforuse or sale in Florida.) -re versanle l. Sraoroorracls/{em. \-o$n l-erewr" + holdetr, alsoincludes holdetrlor bi.ycles, windsurfere and 2. saabp ushma6 perfectly lit andmatchyour cals inter oi compementing your .arpe$ andprotectingrheh irom L Themahogary knobaddsahandsome rccentol Eearshiit deeprea wamth to rny inrerior 4,The Saab/Clarion Compact Dsc Playr/Equalizer k ento ptuduce someof the linestlisrenin8 experien.es Einered possibe. withs!pe$ musicareprcdu.rion andbackrolnd noke suppressioi. Thecompacr dkc player provides 8x ovrsamp inglor outstanding fdelitt, annacceps3-inchas wellasstandard s,inchdiscs. TheSraphic equalizerallows conburingofsoundacro$ seven bands, wnh iour useF 5. Thedramatic SPGwhelin liShQloy is borh exceptionally hrndsome anda Iunctionalenhancement olyour Sarb! already exce enr handling. 6. Bigh-perlormance hanilingisimproved andyourcaf's appea.ance sharply individualized by the lighlallo/ Silver

Saab ownersareprotected by morethanjuststeel.

Just as your new Saabis designed to protect you physically, Saaband your Saabdealer protect you financially widl a network of coverages and se iceshtended to make ownershipof your car a hassle-free pleasure. Most significantly, Saabprovides the longest-term warranty offered on any full line of automobiles any where. That should give you an idea ofhow highly Saabregrds its om products. The servicesdescribed here ar among those availablethrough your dealer, in addition to complete pdts and seruice support. Substmtial protection is more t}lan just a rca$urdce to Saabos tomers that their cars will live up to their expectations. It's a resounding vote of confidence th3t Saabcars will Liveup to Saab'sexpectations.

Roadside assistance.
A deadbattery,an empty gastank or a lost key may leave you strand ed, but Saab neverwill. Every omer of a 1992Saab is automatically enrolled in SaabRoad side Assistance, which provides around-the-clock emergency assistmce mlvhere in the United States. Simply dial a tol liee 800 telephone number and help will be prompdy SaabRoadside Assistanceis administered in tie United Statesby the United StatesAuto Club, Motoring Division,Inc. (USAC/MD). Each owner of a new Sab is enrolled in the club for the entire duration of the 3 yeay'40,000-milebumper-tobumper wanmty covrage. The Membership Handbook outlines the program's services, which include gasolinedelivery, iump stut ing, tire service, lo&smithing and towing, if necessary,to the nearest Saabdealer. Additional emergency coverage Roadside Assis providedby Saab tanceincludesup to 91,000reirn bursement for lodging, meals and transportation if your Saabis dis abled due to a collision or breakdown of any covered component more than 100 miles from your Your Saab Roadside Assistance membership also entitles you to cd rental and hotel discounts and to

Long-term warrantyprotection.
The strength and durability of Saabs are reflected in t}le 5-year,/ 80,000'mile limited wananty that accompanisall 1992 models. This wananty includes bumper-to-bumper coveragefor 3 years or 40,000 mile$ for all components, except certain wear items. Tires are war rmted separatelyby their marufac Major systems ngine, transmis sion, electronic control units, safety components are covered for 6 yearsor 80,000 miles.*The Saab's bod)-work is warranted against perforation by corrosion for a full six years. Seeyour Saabdaler for details. The first scheduled maintenance service is not util you've driven a full s,000 miles, and maintenance intrvalsare 10,000miles apart. In part, this is becauseSdbs require less attention than many other cars and, in part, to make ownership more convnient for you.

USAC/MD'S trip planningservices. wlerever you travel, owning a Saabmakes it easier for you to get

Dedicated delivery.
Before you drive you new Saab home, it will have been cuetully prepued, fully inspected md for, mally introduced to you. The SaabDedicated Delivery Systemo is a program your dealer fol lows to be absolutely certain *Et you and you new Saabstart off on the right note. Once you new car is thorouglny deaned, prepared and inspected, your dealer will ask you to set aside an hour for a guided You sa.les reprsentative will per sonallydemonseate the Saab's exclusive features to you and explain all of the maintenance schedulesand warranties. You'll be introduced to the other members of the Dealer ManagementTeam, so you'll al ready know the people responsible for maintaining your Saabwhen you drive out of the dealership. Finaly, your salsrepresentative will review the car's documentation with you, and then tum it over to you in a hmdsome and useful docu At this point, some new Saab owners get th feeling that, nther than just buying a Saab,they are joining th SaabFamily. In fact, that's very much the way people at Saabfeel about your delivery date. Leasingand financing. Every Saabdealer is prepared to help customers have a Saaboftheir own in the way dnt is most sensible

and convenient for them. If iCs to youi greatest adyantage to own a new Saab,you. dealer can offer very competitive financing tms tlrough SaabFinancial ServicesCorp. (SFSC). If leasing makes more sensein your particularcase,Saab-Lease terms are also availabletbrough SFSC. whether you buy or lease,you have the advantageof dealing with people who are experts on Saab, md who will be sericing md supporting your car in the future.

European delivery.
You will never seeEurope more excitingly, conveniently or edonom ically than you will Fom inside your om new Saab. If you are plming a European vacation soon, it's simple to arrange to pick up your new Saabin one of several convenient European locations. You'll saveyourself the costs of car rentals and youll have the Ileedom and {Iexibility to seeEurope at your own Pace. Youll enjoy Europe in the comfort of your own when you're ready to go home, drop your Saabat my of 28 retum shipment locations in Euope.The SaabEuropean Delivery Progam includestle cost of U.S. Customs duty, marine transportation, ter minal chargesand up to five days of Porr srcrage. Yotr Saabdealer can make all the necessaryarrmgements for you. It's just another way your saab dealer has of defeating the spirit of com promise and inhoducing you to tle spirit of Saab.

Technical specifications
Saab900 Series, 1992 Saab900Turbo Convertible Saab900Turbo
ENGINE longi Four cyinden tlvo-liteiin-ineengine, andincLlned at anang e of tud naly moLrnted 45 degrces. Can iron cylnder b ock Llghr Fivea loy cylnder headof crc$llow design. wlth elec bearingfian|<shaft. Cool.g synem lrica ly drlven,thermo5tatcaly conto led radiatorfan. Breakerle$ electronic igntion sistem Three'waycatalitic converterand Lambda sensorElectrcnkflel inlection. TurbochaerwLthwater-cooled bearing gate(boost holsngsand integmted waste pressur Intercoolen Saab contrclvalve) APCsynem for contnuous boostpresswe Domeshaped combustion cham control. bels with centrdly o.ated spa* p ugs. camshafts. Doube chain-drven overhead Sef-adjustns hydr& ic | fters (mantenance percylindei free). Fourvaves Ensne oil cooler Power ratina SAEnet 160bhp at 5500 Peaktorque SAE net,188ft.b. at 3000 *r soort oressure o r , ur compressi;n ratio c 0. . Displ;cement I)l 'u. . Bore 3.54n. Stroke 3.07in gallons. Fuel tink apacity 18.0 Alternator 1070W 80A Battery 12V 62Ah. Starter motor 1.9hp. Cooling system capacity 2.6galons. TRANSIVflSSION Fmntwheeldrive HydrauicaLy actuated, single dry-plate clutch. Hydraulc torque converterinsieadofihe c dch on caE with c L'tch, altomatic transm sson.The engine gearboxanddifferentiaare ntegratednto a compactunit. Hanual searbox Ratlos 4.571, 2.62:1 , 1741, 1.261 1.001 Reve6e 5.03:lrFinal
drve 3.89:1.

Discbmkes al arcund, venulated in frcnt. piston Self-adlusting, s ngle system with floalingbmkecaiper Asbestos free pads. Powetrassined. Saab Ant -Lock BmkeSystem with dualmicrcprocesor contrcl unitand three sepante hydmulic c rcuts one for frontv'heeandoneforthe rear each whees. f'lechanical act on of handbke on rearwheel d rs Powetra$isted ack and pin on sieerng. Turningcircl diamete? 33.8ft. N umber of steering wheel turns lock-to-lock 3.1. wheels s.sJ x ls' I sht al oy. Tires 195/60 VR15h sh speed, low prcfle 5teel rddals. belted LUGGAGE COlttpARTl!,tENT sdb 900Tu rbo Convertible !^"?-'o _aPa'r' fPA I EgaS' 107 _r'ff Sab9ooTurbo Capa.ity Volr.heIndex w th the back seat EPACargo raised 21.9cu.ft. Totalcaro Space wth the rolded back seat down, 56.scu.ft. wEtcHTs* Curbweiaht convertibte, 3058b. Hatchback, 2904lb. Weight distribution at curb wei8ht Abod 60%font, 40% rear Maximum permissible load on the roof 220 lb.,exceptconvertb e Maximum permissible trailer weight 2000 b
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Automatic transmission Rat os2.391, 2.09:1r Finadrive 1.451 1.00:1rReve6e 3.89r. cHASStS Front Double w shbones, w th p vofmount ed, prcgftssiveaciionco I spfings andgas shock absorbeB. Stabll zerbar rear axlewith ReanLghtlveght beam-type gas absorbeG, t\ro leading coi sprngs, shock rod. andtwo tra ingarmsand a Panhard

Saab900SConvertible Saab9005 Saab900

ENGINE Fourc|,lindei 2.1'ltei fl ne eneine,longtudnally mounted andlnclined at anangeof 45 degrees. Can ron cylnder b ock Lighf a loy cyinderheadof crcsnow design. Five bearng cmkrhaft. Coo ingsystem with e ectricaly drven theimostatica ly contrclled radatorfan Breakerle$ e ectrcn c gnltion system. Three-waycalalyticconverierand L"mbdasensoi Eectronc fue njection Domeshaped combunron chambeG with y locied spa* p ugs.Doublechain' central drivenoverhead camshatu. Self-adjustins h/draulc iftels (mantenance tue). Four vavesper cy inder Breakerless e ectronc igntion with knocksenso.contml syslem. Power rating SAE net,140bhpat 6000 Peaktorque SAEnei 133ftlb. at 2900 Compression ratio 10.1:1. Displa.ement 121cu.n. aore 3.65n. Stroke 1.07in. Fuel tank capacity l8.08allonr. Alternato? 1070W 80A. Battry 12V,60Ah. Starter motor 1.9hp. Cooling system capaity 2.6galons. TRANSMISSION Frontwhee drive.HydlaLrl callyadrated 3inge dry-pateclltch.HydEU ictorque converier nsteadofthe clutchon cau wth automatic tlansmission. The engne,clutch, gearboxanddifferert al are integmtedinto l.lanudl Aearbox Raios4.57:1 , 2.621, 1.7411.26:1 l.00rlrReverse 5.031:Fnal d r v e3 . 8 9 1 . Automatic transmission Ratios 2.391, 1.451, 1.001 Reve6e 2.091 Finadd 1.89r cHASStS Font: Doube wishbones, with p vot mount ed.prcgres ve act on coi springs and8as shockabsorbeE. Stabiize. bai Rear:Lightweigtt beam-type rear axlewlth co I springs, ga shockabsorbers, lvo Lead ng a.d two trni ingams anda Panhard rcd DkcbmkesalaroLrnd ventlatedn frcnt. Sef-adjusting, singe pistonsystem with aoaing bmkec iper Asbenos-fee pads. PoweFassisted. S&b Ant ock BrakeSysiem withdlal micrcprccessor control unitand LUGGAGE COT4PARTMENT Saab900SConvertible Capacity EPALuggage Capacity, 10.7c! ft. saab9005 and 900 3-door C.pacity EPACa':o Vo lme ndexwith the backseat raised21.9cLr.ft. Tota CaryoSpace wth the backseatfoldeddown,56.5cu.ft. Saab9O0S and 900 4-door C.pacity EPACaEo Vo ume ndexwith the backseat raised,14.4 cu.ft. Total Cao Space withthe backseatfoldeddoM 53 cuft. v/EIGHTS* Curbweight 9005Convertible, 2947lb. 9005 Hatchback 2779Lb.iSedan,2821 lb. 900:Hatchback, 2734lb.: Sedan, 226 lb. Weight distribution at.urb weight Abolt 60%frcnt 40%rear l{aximum permissible load on the 220 b.,qcept convertible. lldimum permhsible trailer vrelght 2000tb.
* 3*e curb we sht with *nd:,rd equipnenr

threesepamie hydmulc clrcLrits-one for eachfront wheelandone forthe rear wheels. l'lechan calaction of handbmke on rearwheeldiscs. Power-ass stedmck and Turning.ircle diameter

33.8fr.
Number of steerinS whel tu rns 3.7. 9005Converub e and9005,5.5Ix15" lghla loy 900,5.5 wnh fu l wheelcove6. J x 15"steel 185/65TR15 Lowrollingrcsistance, ow prcn e neel beltedradiah.

Standard/optional featu res

Saab900 Series, 1992
IIWEIER
PERFORITIANCE Doubleoverhead cam3hait 2.0liter nqine

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900s 900 Turbo 900s 900 900s 900

900 Tut6o

Powr-askled E(l.and-Dinion steeri

Front and @r stabilizr ba.s

Wdded unir-bodv con$ru.don Reinfo..ed ruard membrsin side do6rs

lock-out swnch for reir door Dowerwindow rwltche

Elearicalidinq seel runel

Prc@criv body side nol

Undercoatin! andrnti-corros ion rEatmen t

CONVRIIBLES

3.DOOR HATCHBACKS

900
COMFORTAND CONVENIENCE Ele.ir call/ heated, re.linidglrontbu.kerseas Temperaturecontrcl switch to. drivels seat heate. Power, 3-wayaaiu$abl ircnr sea6 Power, I-wat adiusta ble driver's seat Centrallocking for dooreandtrunk ''Onetouch openiiglor lronr w ndows Ele.ronicspeed controlwith "CruiseOn indicato. liaht Ele.ri.allyaniu*able andheated sideyiew nlro6 windshield wiper/Mshersysrem with inErhl wipefeatur !erd re*-ai.B arfroa a.d re;r oriboa.n GadnSposk'on< Fod-downrear.enter irmresi Froi! conrol with *om8e compartment p shutofi Automatic head lam Interlorcourtesy lightdelay feature LuSgaSe .om partfr ent li8ht

900s

900

900s

900

900s

900

E e.fic rearwindowdemher Leathef seatingtorlaces LealhetrwEpped steering wheel !athershiit boot cover(manuilthnsmksion) Pre-wirdfor Saab anti-theit alarm

AUDIO SYSTEM Remohble Saab/ClarlonAM/FM stereo/casette Anti-!hei!lock-outcodeandwarning lighr Froit/reariadercontrol Elecsoflconir8, wnh 18prcShrrable AI1/FMpre+e6 Sekand scan, upanddowntuning Auto-rveae cssefte with Dolby, noisereducrion Fullo8iccasse$e lransportwirh key-olfeiecr Fouracousticallt nginered speakE Automatlc electric antenna qenovable Saab/Ch-ion conpac!dkc p'ayea7-brld Srrphic equal zerlspecfumanalyzer wnh CD changer conrols

INSTRUMENIATION

Onomeref annrip merer Fue andtempe.ature 8ugs Turboboostpresslregalge ''Shtu-up ' indicator (manual transmission) Supplmenlal Restraint Sy*em (SRS) (ABS) Anti]ock Braking System Lowiue, oilpressure. batery andbrakeiuid Indlcatorlampsfor rerrdemkten handbrrke andhiSh bam

Dimensions
1992 Saab900 Series,

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a)wilh slee th6ls 56rt

b)wilh sieel whls 56.4i

4.doormodels

whels a)wirh 3ree 56,4 b)wirh srr where 56.8,

Interiorandexteriorcolors
INTERIOR COLORS

The'nteror wkh learher upholsrer/

The inter or wkh p lue uphokrery

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Saab900 is cquippcd nith piqucupLolsrcr\. All otbcr 900Scri.s Saabs hale lcathere'ating u faccs.Checkrvith rour local saabdcalcr on color iombinarions and arailabilitr in \'.,ur arca.

EXTERIORCOLORS

9ooconvert b s: LiShtGre/ or Tan 900Turbo liShr Gret or Tan

gooconvertbles: Taup o. Tan 900TurlD Taupeor Trn

LiShtGrey, Grey or Taup Lrgnt ureti Greyor raup

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I I I I I I I

900Convrtlblesr Lishrcrey or Grey tooTurbo:Llehtcret or crel 9005:LiehtGreyof Grey 900: LiSht Greyor GreI

900Sr Blu

900SrLiSht Grey 900 Lisht Grey

9005:Tan

r An import.nt noe rardiry this hro.hure: We hope )ou fnd ih s bochure ifomatve we haveirten to nake l as a..ude s po$ibe HMi sme ofrhe nromarion oenbd mav have$en .haEed or uPdared s n.e ih s bmchurewE pnnted;phdoscphs and lu{atioij maynd poriEy the eucl co o^ oI ada p,irt or rulenats; and sme eoujDmenl +e^ mav not be ava ab e in the U.9 or s ava abe d ei.m cos1. we rsem the . ght to m aiy i me ad whhod ndi.e Fofrhe mostcomplde andup b dde inlonal on, pte*e .he.k with your adhonzed 9db dearei

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Saab900Turbo

Saab900Turbo Convrtible Saab's nodel rangeoffers a u'ide choiceof different engines, equipment and bodl trpes.

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