Saab H engine (B201) in a 1987 Saab 90

The Saab H engine is a redesign of the Saab B engine. Despite the name it is not an H engine, but a slanted inline-4. The H engine was introduced in 1981 in the Saab 900 and was also used in the Saab 99 from 1982 onwards and the Saab 90. It continued in use in the 900/9-3, 9000, and 9-5. The 2003 Epsilon 9-3 switched to the GM Ecotec, leaving the 9-5 as the sole user of the H engine. The engine line will likely end with the 2008 replacement of the current 9-5 model. Image File history File linksMetadata SaabHengine. ... Image File history File linksMetadata SaabHengine. ... Saab 90 is also the name of an aeroplane, the Saab 90 Scandia. ... The Saab B engine was created in 1972 when SAAB bought Scania. ... An H engine (or H-block) is an engine configuration in which the cylinders are aligned so that if viewed from the front appear to be in a horizontal letter H. An H engine can be viewed as two flat engines, one atop the other. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... See Saab 900 (NG) (a. ... The 99 was an automobile produced by Saab from 1969 to 1984. ... Saab 90 is also the name of an aeroplane, the Saab 90 Scandia. ... The Saab 9-3 is a luxury / executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden. ... Prototype for a 9000 convertible. ... 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. ... Epsilon is General Motors new mid-size front-wheel drive automobile platform. ... The Saab 9-3 is a luxury / executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden. ... Ecotec is the name of a straight-4 piston engine made by General Motors since 2000. ...

The engines were given numbers, for instance B201 is a 2.0 litre (20) engine with one (1) overhead camshaft.

B202

Saab B202 turbo 16-valve engine in a 1993 Saab 900T

In 1984, Saab added a 16 valve head, with double camshafts, creating the world's first multi-valve turbo engine. They retroactively renamed the 8-valve version the B201 and used B202 as the name of the new multivalve unit. Another notable addition to the B202 was hydraulic valve lifters and Ecopower, with a pre-heated catalytic converter for reduced emissions.
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B212

1991 Saab B212 engine.

In 1991, Saab introduced the 2.1 liter normally-aspirated 16 valve engine, with an increased displacement of (2119 cc/129 in³). The intake manifold was enlarged and redesigned for better and greater flow and the head was also equipped with hydraulic valve lifters. The intake manifold and the cylinder head from the 2.1 liter constitute a well-known upgrade for 1985-1993 16 valve 2.0 liter turbo cars. Power increase is modest at stock boost but becomes much more evident at higher boost levels.
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B204

Saab B204 turbo 16-valve engine in a 1995 Saab 900 (NG)SE convertible.

A new, shorter B204 version was introduced in 1994 for the transverse Opel-derived Saab 900 (NG). Engine displacement is officially 2.0 litre (1985 cc) from a 90 mm bore and 78 mm stroke. This engine also had a pair of counter-rotating balance shafts. Image File history File linksMetadata SaabB204engine. ... Image File history File linksMetadata SaabB204engine. ... Saab 900 Talladega The second generation Saab 900 (called the NG900 among enthusiasts) was a compact car replacing the classic Saab 900 in 1994. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... A transverse engine is an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented side-to-side relative to the wheels of the vehicle. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... Saab 900 Talladega The second generation Saab 900 (called the NG900 among enthusiasts) was a compact car replacing the classic Saab 900 in 1994. ... One complete cycle of a four cylinder, four stroke engine. ... The litre or liter (U.S. spelling, see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ... Bore may refer to: A wave in a river caused by an incoming tide - see tidal bore The diameter of a pipe or tube, or the caliber of a gun The diameter of a cylinder and piston in a piston engine (See also: Stroke) A person who is boring The... A stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA),[1] is an acute neurological injury in which the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted. ... Balance shaft in Ford Taunus V4 engine. ...

The B204 has also been used in the first production years of the Saab 9-3 until 2000, when it was replaced by B205.
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B205

The B205 is the evolution of the successful and robust B204 engine. It was introduced in 1998 and offered extensive modifications aimed at reducing fuel consumption, improve emission control and reduce vibrations at low RPM. The changes included lightweight internal components (lighter valves, softer springs, longer rods with lighter pistons and balance shafts), lighter block and cover, heavier flywheel and more. Another important development was the introduction of the Trionic 7 engine management system. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ...

The base version was used on the first generation Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5, with power output varying across the models and markets. There was also a high output 205 hp (151 kW) version (called B205R) found in the 9-3 SE and Aero models. The Saab 9-3 is a luxury / executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden. ... 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. ...

Although modern and reliable, the B205 is considered to be less strong than its predecessor, the B204, and could be less suitable for extreme performance tuning applications^{[citation needed]}. In 2005, it was announced that certain 2000-2003 B205 engines suffered from oil sludge-related failures. These problems will be repaired under a special extended warranty for 8 years and unlimited miles. However, in order to take advantage of this warranty, SAAB requires that you meet their oil change intervals and be able to produce receipts to verify this. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Numerous late-model piston engines from many manufacturers have suffered from failures due to oil sludge contamination. ...

A BioPower flexible-fuel variant capable of running on gasohol mixtures containing as much as 85% ethanol (E85) will become available in 2006. Coupled with a turbocharger, the engine can take advantage of the higher octane rating of ethanol and boost power. A 9-5 with a BioPower engine produces 150 PS (110 kW) on gasoline and 185 PS (136 kW) on E85. ^[1] A flexible-fuel vehicle or dual-fuel vehicle is an automobile or truck (lorry) that can typically alternate between two sources of fuel. ... The use of alcohol as a fuel for internal combustion engines, either alone or in combination with other fuels, has been given much attention mostly because of its possible environmental and long-term economical advantages over fossil fuels. ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless, slightly toxic chemical compound with a distinctive perfume-like odor, and is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. ... Logo used in the United States for E85 fuel E85 is an alcohol fuel mixture that typically contains a mixture of up to 85% denatured fuel ethanol and gasoline or other hydrocarbon by volume. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ...

B234

The B234 was a new 2.3 L (2290 cc) version with many changes. It was stroked by 12 mm to a square 90 mm bore and stroke. Also notable are the two balance shafts to smooth the large four's vibrations. The B234 was selected as one of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 1995 and 1996. 1996 saw the Ecopower variant added. Balance shaft in Ford Taunus V4 engine. ... Wards 10 Best Engines is an annual list of the ten best automobile engines selected by Wards AutoWorld magazine. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

The B234 uses a cast iron block and aluminum DOHC 4-valve cylinder heads. It uses MFI fuel injection, comes in both turbocharged and non-turbocharged variants and the turbo-charged version has an intercooler, and features fracture-split forged steel connecting rods. Cast iron usually refers to grey cast iron, but can mean any of a group of iron-based alloys containing more than 2% carbon (alloys with less carbon are carbon steel by definition). ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... The cylinder head from a GMC van. ... // Fuel injection is a means of metering fuel into an internal combustion engine. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ... It has been suggested that Front mounted intercooler, Top mounted intercooler and Charge cooler be merged into this article or section. ... piston (top) and connecting rod from typical automotive engine (scale is in centimetres) Components of a typical, four stroke cycle, DOHC piston engine. ...

Specifications:
B234I: 210Nm@4300rpm, 150hp@5500rpm, 0-100km/h: 8.5 sec, Top speed: 210 km/h
B234E: 264Nm@3200rpm, 170hp@5700rpm
B234L: 330Nm@2000rpm, 200hp@5000rpm
B234R: 350Nm@1950rpm, 225hp@5500rpm

B235

The 2.0t engine of the SAAB 9-3 Sport Sedan. Showing cat, extractor and turbo.

The B235 is an evolution of the B234 engine, with the changes similar to those on the B205. The Trionic 7 engine management system coupled with a drive-by-wire throttle offered an exceptional low end torque, and overall power and responsiveness for a 2.3 L four cylinder engine. It received additional mechanical updates during its life cycle. Image File history File linksMetadata Saab9-3engine. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Saab9-3engine. ... The Saab 9-3 is a luxury / executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden. ... Drive-by-wire technology in automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical and hydraulic control systems with electronic control systems using electromechanical actuators and human-machine interfaces such as pedal and steering feel emulators. ...

The engine has been used in the Saab 9-5 since 1998. Its high performance 230 PS (169 kW) version (B235R) can be found in the 1999-2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen and 2000+ Saab 9-5 Aero. The Aero received a boost to 250 PS (184 kW) in 2002. The 2006 9-5 models will be powered by a 260 hp variant. At the 2006 Los Angeles International Auto Show, Saab showed off a variant of the 9-5 SportCombi equipped with an ethanol fueled BioPower version of the 2,3 litre engine, producing 310 horsepower and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)of torque. 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. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The Saab 9-3 is a luxury / executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 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. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... For other uses, see Saab (disambiguation). ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless, slightly toxic chemical compound with a distinctive perfume-like odor, and is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. ...

In 2005, it was announced that certain 1998-2003 B235 engines suffered from oil sludge-related failures. Under specific conditions these problems will be repaired under a special extended warranty. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Numerous late-model piston engines from many manufacturers have suffered from failures due to oil sludge contamination. ...

Specifications:
B235E: 280Nm@1800rpm, 185hp@5500rpm
B235L: 310Nm@2500rpm, 220hp@5500rpm
B235R: (2001-2002)350Nm@2500rpm, 230hp@5500rpm; (2003-2005)350Nm@1900rpm, 250hp@5300rpm; (2006-on)350Nm@1900rpm, 260hp@5300rpm

References

1. ↑  Matthew Phenix. Liquor Does It Quicker. Popular Science, July 2005.
2. Saab 900 model year changes. SaabMuseum.com. Retrieved on July 10, 2005.