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1997 Saab 900 Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Saab 900 specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Saab 900 Research

1997 Saab 900

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual; 0-Speed Manual; 3-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

1997 Saab 900 Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,290 cc 2.3 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 90 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 68 liter fuel tank
Power: 112 kW , 150 HP @ 5,700 rpm; 154 ft lb @ 4,300 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar semi-independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Black/grey narrow body side molding
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip and colored insert
Chrome/bright trim on bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.3
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,638, overall width (mm): 1,712, overall height (mm): 1,435, wheelbase (mm): 2,601, front track (mm): 1,445, rear track (mm): 1,443 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,485
Front fog lights
Wash/wipe headlight cleaners
Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Heat reflective glass
Gloss multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint
Fixed rear window
Front black lip spoiler
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,769, curb weight (kg) 1,352, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and fixed intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Power antenna
Remote control anti-theft protection
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code and integrated in dash
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Rigid cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 680, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 1,410, all seats in place (liters): 680 and all seats removed (liters): 1,410
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Analog clock
Four functions computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box
Cornering lights/curb illumination
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature digital display
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats , head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and auto off with ignition
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 998, rear headroom (mm): 960, front hip room (mm): 1,328, rear hip room (mm): 1,336, front leg room (mm): 1,074, rear leg room (mm): 866, front shoulder room (mm): 1,331, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,336 and interior volume (liters): 2,599
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door, includes dead bolt and operates from passenger door
Power steering
Front power windows with console mounted switches and two one-touch , rear power windows with console mounted switches
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Folding rear seat center armrest with trunk access
Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: five seats
Six speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting, rear seat heater ducts and micro filter