1990-1998 Saab 9000 Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Detailed safety information for this generation Saab 9000 include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Saab 9000include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

1990-1998 Saab 9000 Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	1990-92 4-door hatchback	4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	105.2	105.2

Overall Length, in.	183.7	188.7

Overall Width, in.	69.4	69.4

Overall Height, in.	55.9	55.9

Curb Weight, lbs.	3089	3260

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	56.9	17.8

Standard Payload, lbs.	--	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	17.4	17.4

Seating Capacity	5	5

Front Head Room, in.	38.5	38.5

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.5	41.5

Rear Head Room, in.	37.4	37.4

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	38.7	38.8

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Powertrain Options and Availability

Over the 1990-97 span, a bewildering variety of dual-overhead-cam engines went into the Saab 9000, starting with normally aspirated and turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinders. Engines soon grew to 2.3-liter size, adding considerable power. Strongest of the lot was the 225-horsepower Turbo, installed in the 9000 Aero. Not until 1995 did the larger Saab get the choice of a V6 engine. Saabs might have either 5-speed manual shift or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Only automatic was offered with the V6.

Engines	Size liters / cu. in	Horse- power	Torque	Transmission: EPA city/hgwy	Consumer Guide Observed

dohc I4	2.0 / 121	130	128	5-speed manual: 21/28 4-speed automatic: 18/24	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.0 / 121	165	195	5-speed manual: 20/26 4-speed automatic: 18/24	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: --

dohc I4	2.3 / 140	146-150	151-157	5-speed manual: 19/27 4-speed automatic: 17/27	5-speed manual: 23.6 4-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.3 / 140	170	192	5-speed manual: 21/29 4-speed automatic: 18/27	5-speed manual: 22 4-speed automatic: --

Turbocharged dohc I4	2.3 / 140	200-225	238-244	5-speed manual: 21/29 4-speed automatic: 17/25	5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 18.9

dohc V6	3.0 / 180	210	200	4-speed automatic: 18/27	4-speed automatic: 19.7

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Built In: Sweden

Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive

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