NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Saturn S series

The S-series is a family of compact cars from the Saturn automobile company. This was the first series of Saturn vehicles. The automobile platform used, the Z-body, was developed entirely in-house at Saturn and shared very little with the rest of the General Motors model line. It implemented a spaceframe design, also seen on some Pontiacs, which meant that the side panels did not carry load and could use plastic pieces instead of metal. These polymer panels were dent-resistant, something that has remained a major selling point for Saturn through its later models. The original S-series was sold from the fall of 1990 through the end of the 2002 model year, with a redesign in 1996. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of cars. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... Car classification is a somewhat subjective subject, as many vehicles fall between classes or even outside all of them. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... The Z-body was Saturns automobile platform from its debut in 1990. ... The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... The Neon (also called the Dodge SX 2. ... The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by Toyota of Japan, known worldwide for its reliability, conventional engineering and low fuel consumption. ... The Mazda 323 (called the Mazda Familia in Japan) was a subcompact car produced by Mazda in Japan between 1976 and 2003. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... General Motors launched its Saturn automobile manufacturing company in 1990, largely in response to the success of Japanese small-car imports in the United States. ... An automobile is a wheeled vehicle that carries its own motor. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Z-body was Saturns automobile platform from its debut in 1990. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... Simplified space frame roof with the nearest unit polygon hightlighted in blue A space frame is a truss-like, light weight rigid structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. ... This article concerns the automobile; for the Native American leader, see Chief Pontiac. ... Plastic covers a range of synthetic or semisynthetic polymerization products. ... Hot metal work from a blacksmith Look up Metal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Polymer is a generic term used to describe a very long molecule consisting of structural units and repeating units connected by covalent chemical bonds. ... This article is about the year. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced. ... 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 SW wagon debuted at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... NAIAS 2005, near the Audi exhibit. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815 County Wayne County Mayor...

In the late 1990s, right hand drive versions were exported to Japan. A change partway through the 1999 model year gave the SC a small suicide door. The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... Rear suicide door on a 1967 Ford Thunderbird suicide doors in a 1952 Saab 92B Suicide doors are automobile doors that are hinged on the edges closer to the back of the vehicle. ...

The S-series was replaced by the larger Saturn ION in 2003, but it has yet to match the S-series' success. The Saturn ION is a compact car sold by General Motors Saturn brand. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Coupes and sedans equipped with a manual transmission were among the most fuel-efficient cars available at the time, reaching 40 miles per gallon (17 km/L or 5.9 L/100km) in EPA highway tests. This is an article about manual transmission in general; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see Manual transmission driving technique. ... Fuel efficiency, sometimes also referred to as fuel economy and commonly gas mileage in the United States, is a numeric measure often used to describe the amount of fuel consumed with regard to the distance travelled in a transportation vehicle, such as an automobile. ... EPA redirects here. ...

First generation SL/SW

The first generation SL and SW were made from 1991 to 1995. The first Saturn to leave the assembly line in the Spring Hill, Tennessee factory was on July 30, 1990. It was maroon with a tan interior. Originally there were two avaiable trim levels. The SL1 trim level featured a SOHC 1.9 L I4 engine that was rated at 85 hp, which was upgraded to 100 hp for the 1995 model year. The SL2 trim level featured a DOHC 1.9 L I4 engine that was rated at 124 hp. After 1992, the sedan bodystyle also came in a base SL trim level which was mechanically identical to the SL1 but with less avaiable options. For 1993, the line expanded to include the SW1 and SW2 wagons, which were mechanically identical to their SL1 and SL2 counterparts. All S-series cars were offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. There was also a special Homecoming edition of the SL2 which was released for 1994. It had a special Pearl White Paint, spoiler, leather/cloth interior,rear headrests,sunroof and power locks and windows. 1991 Saturn SL-1 taken April 1992, Seligman, AZ File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Ford Taurus, a recognizable sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupÃ© A coupÃ© (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for two occasional passengers in the rear). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ... The Saturn automobiles introduced in 1990 used a completely new straight-4 engine. ... In automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves. ... 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 Saturn automobiles introduced in 1990 used a completely new straight-4 engine. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Spring Hill is a city located in Tennessee. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 36th 109,247 kmÂ² 195 km 710 km 2. ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

First generation SC

The first generation SC was made from 1991 to 1996. Originally, only one trim level, SC, was available, with a DOHC 1.9 L I4 engine that was rated at 124 hp. For 1993, the orignal SC trim level was reneamed SC2 and an SC1 trim level featuring a SOHC 1.9 L I4 engine that rated at 85 hp was added. The SC1 engine was later upgraded to 100 hp for the 1995 model year. All S-series cars were offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

Second generation SL/SW

The second generation SL and SW were made from 1996 to 1999. The redesign resulted in a more curved look for the SL/SW, which gave a slight increase in interior room and doorway size as well as an updated appearance. Mechanically, very little was changed from the previous model. For the 1999 model year the interior was updated again, and in 2000, the lower body panels were redesigned, adding 1.2 inches to overall length. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... A Ford Taurus, a recognizable sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupÃ© A coupÃ© (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for two occasional passengers in the rear). ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupÃ© A coupÃ© (from the French for cut) or coupe is a car body style with a close-coupled interior offering either two seats or 2+2 seating (space for two passengers up front and for two occasional passengers in the rear). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The Saturn automobiles introduced in 1990 used a completely new straight-4 engine. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

Second generation SC

The second generation SC was made from 1997 to 2002. The redesign resulted in a more curved look for the SC, which gave a slight increase in interior room and doorway size as well as an updated appearance. Mechanically, very little was changed from the previous model. For the 1999 model year, the interior was updated again and a small suicide third door was added. For 2001, the lower body panels were redesigned. 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

Trivia

2005 Saturn SL was the most stolen vehicle in 2003, while the 2004 SL took third place in CCC Information Services's 2003 most stolen vehicle report. [1]

External links

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