The following is a press release from Saab Cars, GB circa 1993
The 900 Classic Collection
SAAB 900 T16 RUBY EDITION
SAAB 900 S AERO CONVERTIBLE
SAAB 900 T16S CONVERTIBLE SPECIAL
Saab presents the 900 Classic Collection; a collection that represents the pinnacle of the Saab 900s evolution. Three special models; all sharing the Saab philosophy of form following function, yet all with a distinct character of their own. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), power steering, audio system,
asymmetric polished alloy wheels, heated front seats, headlamp elevation control and wash/wipe, and electric windows and mirrors are standard equipment common to all three models. Yet it's the additional features that make the Saab 900 Classic Collection so special.
Take the stunning 3-door 900 T16 Ruby Edition for
example. A true driver's car powered by Saab's celebrated
2-litre 16 valve turbocharged engine, developing a breathtaking
185 bhp and delivering 212 lb ft of torque at just 2,800 rpm.
The Ruby Edition's coachwork is finished in distinctive deep
red mica metallic paint with colour co-ordinated bumpers, a
rear tail spoiler and a lowered sports chassis. This encapsulates
an air-conditioned interior furnished with unique 'buffalo'
leather with Zegna pure new wool inserts in the seats and door
panels. An electric steel sunroof, cruise control, and a leather
steering wheel, gear-knob and gaiter complete the extensive
list of equipment.
For the fresh air fiends, the 900 Convertible is the
classic open top car for four people. Both the 900 S
Aero and the TI6S Special convertibles have a
fully electrically operated top with a heated, glass rear
window, a feature found on few other convertibles.
Both models have leather-faced seats, front and rear
head restraints, audio systems (with a CD autochanger
in the T16S) and the sporting Aeroflow kit.
The exciting 145 bhp 900 S Aero is available in a
variety of colours, including a new mica metallic shade
of Aubergine, whilst the 175 bhp* 900 Tl6S convertible
Special is exclusively available in metallic black.
* 160 bhp with automatic transmission
For further information, please contact your local Saab dealer or
the Saab Information Centre on 0800 626556. We will be
delighted to assist.
THE 900 CLASSIC COLLECTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Saab 900 S Aero Convertible
ENGINE
Four cylinder, in-line. longitudinally mounted and
inclined at an angle of 45 degrees. Cast iron cylinder
block. Light alloy, crossflow cylinder head.
Dome-shaped combustion chambers with
centrally placed spark plugs. Double overhead,
chain-driven camshafts. Hydraulic, maintenance-
free valve depressors. Four valves per cylinder.
Breakerless electronic ignition system. Light pressure turbocharger with water-cooled bearing
housing and integrated waste gate (boost pressure
control valve). Engine oil cooler. Electronic fuel
injection. Cooling system with electrically driven
thermostatically controlled radiator fan. Three-way
catalytic converter and Lambda-sensor.
- Displacement 1985 cc.
- Bore&stroke 90x78 mm.
- DIN rating 145 bhp (107kw) at 5600 rpm.
- DIN peak torque 151 lbft or 20.9 Kgm (205 Nm) at 3800 rpm.
- Max. boost pressure 0.45 bar.
- Compression ratio 9.0:1.
- Recommended octane rating
- Any unleaded fuel between 91 and 98 octane RON.
- Fuel tank capacity 15 Imp. gal (68 litres).
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- 16 Valves
- Antilock braking system (ABS)
- Catalyst (Unleaded Fuel Only)
- Asymmetric alloy wheels
- 5 speed manual gearbox
- Electric windows and mirrors
- Leather faced seats
- Leather steering wheel, gear knob and gaiter
- In car audio
- Electric aerial
- Electronic ignition
- Power assisted steering
- Side impact protection
- Impact resisting bumpers
- Anti roll bars
- Halogen headlamps
- Headlamp adjusters
- Headlamp wash/wipe
- High-level brake light
- Tinted windows
- Central locking
- Heated front seats
- Rear head restraints
- Front centre console
- Tachometer
- Quartz clock
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Electrically operated hood
- Aeroflow kit
- Metallic paint (optional)
- Mica metallic paint (optional)
- 3 speed automatic gearbox (optional)
PERFORMANCE
- Top Speed 121 mph; auto 118mph
- Accelleration to 60 mph 10.0 sec.; auto 12.5 sec.
- Overtaking acceleration
- 37-62 mph (60-100km/h) in fourth gear 9.5 sec.;
- 50-75 mph (80-120 km/h) in fifth gear 13.5 sec.
FUEL CONSUMPTION*
- Manual (automatic) transmission
- Imperial mpg
- Urban 23.0 (21.6)
- 56 mph 38.7 (32.5)
- 75 mph 27.7 (23.9)
- Metric l/100km
- Urban 12.3(13.1)
- 90 km/h 7.3 (8.7)
- 120km/h 10.2(11.8)
Saab 900 T16S Convertible Special
Technical specifications and standard equipment as per 900 S Aero Convertible except:
ENGINE
Turbocharger with water-cooled bearing housing
and integrated waste gate (boost pressure control
valve). Saab APC system for continuous boost
pressure control. Intercooler.
- DIN rating 175 bhp (129kw) at 5700 rpm; auto 160 bhp (118kw) at 5500 rpm.
- DIN peak torque 2O4 Ib ft or 28.8 Kgm (277 Nm) at 2900 rpm; auto 188 lb ft or 26.0 Kgm (255 Nm) at 2800 rpm.
- Max. boost pressure 0.75 bar.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Electrically operated hood
- Aeroflow kit
- Black metallic paint
- Electrically adjustable front seats
- Walnut veneer facia
- Air Conditioning
- Cruise control
- CD autochanger
- Interior light delay
- 3 speed automatic gearbox (optional)
- Asymmetric alloy wheels (graphite finish)
PERFORMANCE
- Top speed 134mph; auto 127mph
- Acceleration to 60mph 8.5 sec.; auto 10.0 sec.
- Overtaking acceleration
- 37-62mph (60-100 Km/h) in fourth gear 7.5 sec.;
- 50-75mph (80- 120 km/h) in fifth gear 9.5 sec.
FUEL CONSUMPTION*
- Manual (automatic) transmission
- Imperial mpg
- Urban 23.2 (20.8)
- 56 mph 37.2 (31.4)
- 75 mph 26.2 (22.8)
- Metric l/l00 km
- Urban 12.2(13.6)
- 90 km/h 7.6 (9.0)
- 120km/h 10.8(12.4)
Technical specifications and standard equipment as per 900 S Aero Convertible except:
ENGINE
- DIN rating 185 bhp (136kw) at 5500 rpm.
- DIN peak torque 2l2 Ib ft or 29.3 Kgm (288 Nm) at 2800 rpm.
- Max. boost pressure 0.85 bar
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Mica metallic paint
- Colour co-ordinated bumpers
- Steel sunroof
- Sports suspension
- Tuning kit
- Leather seats with Zegna 100% wool inserts
- Folding rear seat
- Air Conditioning
- Cruise control
- Interior light delay
- Asymmetric alloy wheels (graphite finish)
PERFORMANCE
- Top speed 137mph
- Acceleration to 60mph 8.5 sec
- Overtaking acceleration
- 37-62mph (60-100Km/h) in fourth gear 7.3 sec.;
- 50-75mph (80-120 km/h) in fifth gear 9.2 sec.
FUEL CONSUMPTION*
- Manual transmission
- Imperial mpg
- Urban 23.7
- 56 mph 37.2
- 75 mph 26.4
- Metric l/100 km
- Urban 11.9
- 90 km/h 7.6
- 1120 km/h 10.7
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