
1982 SAAB 900, 900S
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Cylinders 4 in line
Displacement 121.1 cubic inches (1985 cc)
Bore 3.54 inches
Stroke 3.07 inches
Compression Ratio 9.25:1
Net Horsepower (SAE) 110 @ 5,250 rpm
Net Torque (ft/lbs) 119 @ 3,500 rpm
Camshaft Overhead, 5 bearings
Fuel System Bosch Continuous Fuel Injection
with Lambda Control
Emissions Controls 3-way catalyst, EGR, decel dashport (automatic)
decel fuel shutoff (manual)
Fuel Requirements Unleaded, 87 minimum
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons
Cooling System Capacity 10.8 quarts
Engine Oil Capacity 4.0 quarts
EPA Fuel Economy Estimate - Manual Transmission 21 City, 33 Highway
- Automatic Transmission 21 City, 27 Highway
TRANSMISSION
Manual Automatic
Front Wheel Drive Yes Yes
Single Dry Plate Clutch Yes, front mounted ---
Primary Gear Ratio 0.84:1 0.97:1
Number of Forward Gears 5 3
Gear Ratios: 1st 13.74:1 1st 9.02:1
2nd 7.77:1 2nd 5.47:1
3rd 5.22:1 3rd 3.77:1
4th 3.76:1
5th 3.03:1
Reverse 14.01:1 Reverse 7.9:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.67:1 3.89:1
BRAKES, SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS
Diagonally divided, two-circuit foot brake system
Vacuum power assist
Wheel Brakes, Front Discs
Wheel Brakes, Rear Discs
Handbrake On front wheels (mechanically
operated discs)
Rack and pinion steering gear
Power steering on all models
Steering wheel turns, lock to lock 3.6
Independent front wheel suspension
Transverse arms with pivoted coil springs
Rigid rear axle, tubular
Rims 900: Steel, 5 1/2J x 15 CH
900S: Aluminum alloy, 5 1/2J x 15 H2
Tires 185/65 SR 15
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