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Saab 9000
Manufacturer	Saab Automobile
Production	1985-1998 (503,087 produced)
Assembly	Trollhattan, Sweden Uusikaupunki, Finland (1986-1990)
Successor	Saab 9-5
Class	Executive car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Type Four
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	105.2 in (2672 mm)

First generation
Production	1985–1992
Engine(s)	2.0L 130 hp I4 2.0L 160 hp I4
Length	1988-89: 181.9 in (4620 mm) 1990-92 Hatchback: 183.7 in (4665 mm) 1990-92 Sedan: 188.2 in (4782 mm)
Width	69.4 in (1673 mm)
Height	55.9 in (1420 mm)
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro

Second generation
Production	1992–1998
Engine(s)	2.0L 130 hp I4 2.0L 150 hp I4 2.0L 185 hp I4 2.3L 150 hp I4 2.3L 170 hp I4 2.3L 200 hp I4 2.3L 225 hp I4 Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links Saab_9000_01. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Saab Automobile AB is automobile manufacturing company in Sweden, and is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General Motors Corporation. ... Waterfalls in Trollhättan Trollhättan is a Municipality in Västra Götaland County, in western Sweden. ... Province Western Finland Region Finland Proper Sub-region Vakka-Suomi City manager Kari Koski Official languages Finnish Area  - total  - land ranked 179th 540. ... 2000 Saab 9-5 sedan 2006 Saab 9-5 station wagon The Saab 9-5 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... Sketch of FF layout In automotive design, a FF, or Front-engine, Front-wheel drive layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Saab 9000 Fiat Croma Lancia Thema Alfa Romeo 164 The Type Four chassis was a common front wheel drive platform used in the 1980s for the Saab 9000, Fiat Croma, Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164. ... “Gearbox” redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2048x1536, 613 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Saab 9000 Type Four chassis Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... Giorgetto Giugiaro (b. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 409 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,032 × 528 pixels, file size: 74 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... 3.0L 210 hp V6
Length	Hatchback: 187.4 in (4760 mm) 1992-94 Sedan: 188.2 in (4782 mm) The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... 1995-97 Sedan: 188.7 in (4795 mm)
Width	1993-96: 69.4 in (1673 mm) 1997-98: 70 in (1777 mm)
Height	55.9 in (1420 mm) Aero: 55.7 in (1415 mm)

Prototype for a 9000 convertible.

The 9000, an automobile made by Saab, was released in 1985. It was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in the fall of 1998 (technically, the 1999 model year). Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (499x748, 120 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Saab 9000 ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (499x748, 120 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Saab 9000 ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ... Saab Automobile AB is automobile manufacturing company in Sweden, and is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General Motors Corporation. ... 2000 Saab 9-5 sedan 2006 Saab 9-5 station wagon The Saab 9-5 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab. ...

The Type Four chassis, upon which the 9000 was based, was shared with the Fiat Croma, Lancia Thema and the Alfa Romeo 164. The Fiat and Lancia looked much like the Saab, but the Alfa Romeo only shared the chassis. Because they were very similar, many parts can be exchanged between the four cars regardless of brand. For example, the doors from the Fiat Croma fit directly on the 9000, but are lighter, due to less side impact protection. The windshield from the Croma can also be used on the 9000. This type of windshield gives a safe driver visibility. Saab 9000 Fiat Croma Lancia Thema Alfa Romeo 164 The Type Four chassis was a common front wheel drive platform used in the 1980s for the Saab 9000, Fiat Croma, Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164. ... The Type Four Fiat Croma The Fiat Croma is a nameplate used for two automobiles produced by Italian automaker Fiat, one built from 1985 to 1996 and the other since 2005. ... UK-spec Lancia Thema IE Turbo 1990 Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Lancia Thema The Lancia Thema is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1985 and 1994, and was one of four cars to share the Type Four chassis alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat... The rear of a Alfa Romeo 164 The Alfa Romeo 164 was an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Alfa Romeo from 1988 to 1997. ... Fiat S.p. ... Lancia (pronounced Lan-cha) is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. ... Alfa Romeo is an Italian automobile manufacturing company, founded as Darracq Italiana by Cavaliere Ugo Stella, an aristocrat from Milan in partnership with the French automobile firm of Alexandre Darracq. ... Panoramic (wrap-around) windshield on a 1959 Edsel Corsair. ... Panoramic (wrap-around) windshield on a 1959 Edsel Corsair. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Blind spot (automobile). ...

The C_d value was 0.32. The design was by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The drag coefficient (Cd, Cx or Cw, depending on the country) is a dimensionless quantity that describes a characteristic amount of aerodynamic drag caused by fluid flow, used in the drag equation. ... All Saints Chapel in the Cathedral Basilica of St. ... Giorgetto Giugiaro (b. ...

Later year models actually achieved better fuel economy at higher speeds than lower ones due to the combined effects of the front airdam and rear spoiler. This was especially true of the hatchback CSE model vehicles.

The original 9000 was a 5-door hatchback. A 4-door sedan version was later added (the 1988 CD) and, in 1992, the hatchback appearance was modified and modernised, in the CS version. Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ...

Because its platform was shared closely with three other cars, the Saab 9000's ignition key was situated on the steering column (like the Saab 95/96/97), instead of the Saab 99/900 location, between the front seats. The later 9-5 returned the ignition back between the front seats. Saab 95 Initially the Saab 95 was a 7-seater station wagon/estate made by Saab. ... Saab 96 The Saab 96 is an automobile made by Saab. ... Saab Sonett I © Martin Bergstrand Saab Sonett is the name of a series of automobiles from Saab. ... The 99 was an automobile produced by Saab from 1969 to 1984. ... 1984 Saab 900 Turbo 16 S Aero The 900 is a car that was made by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations. ...

For the first year, the only engine available was a watercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with a turbocharger, at 1985 cc, giving 175 hp (129 kW).[1] It was equipped with a computer display (the EDU, electronic display unit) showing actual and approximate fuel consumption, distance to an empty fuel tank, alternator output voltage, lowest battery voltage during engine start and the outside temperature.[2] If the outside temperature fell to a range of 26°F (−3.3°C) to 38°F (3.3°C), the temp display is automatically selected to warn of possible 'black ice' road conditions.[3] Later models added more trip computer functions to a separate display combined with the clock, including setting trip distances, arrival times, average speed, and excess speed alarms.[4] A separate pictogram monitored oil pressure, showed open doors/hatch, and all exterior light bulbs in case of failures.[5] A colorized automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... A cubic centimetre (cm3) is an SI derived unit of volume, equal to the volume of a cube with side length of 1 centi metre. ...

Additional unusual features included backup lamps incorporated into the front turn signal lamps (USA models only). Aero models had rare side and shoulder bolstered seats. Window controls were placed between the seats, like in the Saab 900 . 1984 Saab 900 Turbo 16 S Aero The 900 is a car that was made by Saab Automobile from 1978 until 1998 in two generations. ...

The wheelbase is 2.67 m (105 inches) on all models. Total length is 4.66 m (183 inches) on the original 9000. The 9000 CD's total length is 4.79 m (189 inches). The 9000 CS' total length 4.76 m (187 inches).

History

• 1984: 9000 prototype was shown in Europe
• 1985: 9000 started production and sale in Europe
• 1986: Introduction of a 2.0 L engine with 130 hp (96 kW). First year sold in North America. The only engine combination sold in North America as a 1986 model year was the 2 L turbo/cat with the 5-speed gearbox. 165 hp, 192 ft·lbf (260 N·m) torque. Motor Trend tested the 1986 9000 Turbo and achieved a 0-60 mph time of 6.6 seconds, making the 9000 one of the fastest sedans ever tested at the time. Commencement of production in Uusikaupunki, Finland.
• 1987: Watercooling added to the turbo.
• 1988: Introduction of the CD model (four-door sedan/saloon) and the Talladega version (in recognition of the 1986 Long Run (see below). The 9000 CD was available only with a turbo engine equipped with a new and fully computerised electronic ignition system called Saab DI.
• 1989: Direct Ignition - an electronic ignition system was fitted to all turbo-charged engines
• 1990: Introduction of a 200 hp (147 kW) 2.3 L turbo engine. Production in Uusikaupunki, Finland discontinued.
• 1992: Introduction of the CS model (lowered headlights, redesigned hatch, etc).  UK got the 9000 CS Carlsson, a limited edition of 129 vehicles available as a 2.3 L turbo which produced 200 hp with Automatic Transmission or 220 hp when mated to the 5-speed Manual Gearbox.
• 1993: Introduction of the CS Aero/SPG, at the time, the most powerful and fastest Saab ever made (beaten in 1999 by the Saab 9-3 Viggen, then 2000 9-5 Aero, and the 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero and 9-5 Aero). The engine (B234R) was a tuned 2.3 L turbo with 225 hp (165 kW) boosted by a Mitsubishi TD04 turbocharger. The automatic transmission version had the same software as the manual Aero, but boosted by the same Garrett Systems T25 turbo as the 2.3FPT producing only 200 hp (147 kW), 323 Nm torque. It was felt that the automatic box would not stand the huge torque (252 ft·lbf/342 Nm) that the B234R Aero engine produced. The Aero also had special 16-inch 'Super Aero' wheels and a lower ride height to improve handling. Special Aero figure hugging sculptured sports, leather seats. Both front seats were heated and had electric adjustment, in addition the driver's seat electronic memory's to save up to three driving positions. The Aero body-kit was fitted as standard to all Aero models. Reverse/backup lights were contained in the front turn indicator lights.
• 1995: Introduction of the first V6 engine, a 3.0 L 54° non-turbo with 210 hp (154 kW). The engine (designation B308) was a GM V6 also used in the Vauxhall/Opel Omega (GM designation L81).
• 1996: Introduction of the Ecopower engine, a 2.0 L turbo engine giving 150 hp (110 kW). The Ecopower was an electric preheating of the catalytic converter, giving lower emissions when starting the engine.
• 1997: Introduction of the Anniversary model (also known as Jubileum in Sweden), a special celebration model to honour Saab's 50th anniversary. The Anniversary came with special 8 spoke wheels, the body kit from the Aero and leather seats with the old Saab airplane logo on the back of the seat.
• 1998: After the Aero model was discontinued in 1997, all manual transmission-equipped 2.3 L Full Pressure Turbo models received the Aero's 225 hp engine. Only 1400 Saab 9000CSE model autos were produced in the spring of this model year, with only 400 being exported to the USA. The 1998 model also received various reviews noting that the vehicle ironically achieved the highest US safety rating for a passenger auto in its class, while also being the fastest general production-line sedan sold in its class.

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References

1. Saab 9000 Service manual, vol 0, p 022-1

2. Saab 9000 Service manual, vol 3, pp 381-2 to 381-3

3. Saab 9000 owner's manual, model year 1997, p 12

4. Saab 9000 owner's manual, model year 1997, pp 14,15

5. Saab 9000 owner's manual, model year 1997, p 11

Books

Saab 9000 Service manual, vol 0, Technical data, 1984, Saab-Scania Technical Publications, Trollhätten, Sweden [no ISBN numbers available, sold as dealer service manuals in an initial set of nine volumes]

Saab 9000 Service manual, vol 3, Electrical system: Instruments, [same as above]

Saab 9000 Owner's manual, 1996, Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhätten, Sweden

External links

• Saab 9000 website
• Saab 9000 Aero Review at Atlanta
• Saab 9000 Anniversary playable 3D model for Grand Theft Auto Vice City (the only quality original, there is no proper conversion to SanAndreas)
• Saab9K.nl

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