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1994-1998 Saab 900 Specs & Safety
Date Published: 2/20/08
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Detailed safety information for this generation Saab 900/Turbo include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Saab 900/Turboinclude everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
1994-1998 Saab 900 Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification 2-door convertible 2-door hatchback 4-door hatchback
Wheelbase, in. 102.4 102.4 102.4
Overall Length, in. 182.6 182.6 182.5
Overall Width, in. 67.4 67.4 67.4
Overall Height, in. 56.5 56.5 56.5
Curb Weight, lbs. 3130 2940 2980
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 28.3 49.8 49.8
Standard Payload, lbs. -- -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 18.0 18.0 18.0
Seating Capacity 4 5 5
Front Head Room, in. 39.3 39.3 39.3
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 43.3 42.3 43.3
Rear Head Room, in. 37.9 37.8 37.8
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.0 36.2 36.2
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Powertrain Options and Availability
The 900S comes with a 2.3-liter 4-cylinder, previously available only in the Saab 9000. It provides 150 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 155 pound-feet of torque at 4300 rpm. The 900SE 5-door comes with the new V6, a 2.5-liter unit derived from one used by both Vauxhall and Opel. It delivers 170 horsepower at 5900 rpm and 167 pound-feet of torque at 4200 rpm. With both engines, a 5-speed manual is standard and a 4-speed automatic is optional. The automatic is Saab's first 4-speed unit and features electronic controls that provide a choice of "sport," "economy," or "winter" settings. The latter allows the car to start out in third gear, to avoid wheel spin. While awaiting the arrival of new convertible models, Saab continues to sell holdover ragtops with either the 2.1-liter engine or the old 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. The 2.1-liter offers 140 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 133 pound-feet of torque at 2900 rpm. Saabs turbocharged 4-cylinder from the '93 model provides 160 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 188 pound-feet of torque at 4300 rpm. Saab is also providing 500 Commemorative Edition versions of these convertibles (both 900 and 900 Turbo models) with special black paint and trim, with the more potent 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder delivering 185 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 1994 pound-feet of torque at 2100 rpm.
Engines Size liters /
cu. in
Horse- power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy
Consumer Guide Observed
dohc I4 2.1 / 129 140 133 5-speed manual: 20/26
3-speed automatic: 18/21
5-speed manual: --
3-speed automatic: --
dohc I4 2.3 / 140 150 155 5-speed manual: 20/29
4-speed automatic: 20/28
5-speed manual: 24.4
4-speed automatic: --
Turbocharged dohc I4 2.0 / 129 160-185 188-194 5-speed manual: 21/28
3-speed automatic: 19/23
5-speed manual: --
3-speed automatic: --
dohc V6 2.5 / 152 170 167 5-speed manual: 18/25
4-speed automatic: 19/27
5-speed manual: 19.3
4-speed automatic: --
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Test 1997 900
Front Impact, Driver 4
Front Impact, Passenger 4
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
Also in the 1994-1998 Saab 900 Review:
1. 
Saab 900

2. 
Saab 900 Road Test

3. 
Saab 900 Reliability

4. 
Saab 900 Prices

5. 
Saab 900 Specs & Safety


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