Saab 9000

See also: 9000

The 9000 , a car produced by Saab, was launched in 1984 for the year 1985 (it was launched in 1985 for the year 1986 to North America). The frame on which the 9000 is based was divided with FIAT Croma, the Lancia Thema and the Alfa Romeo 164. The FIAT and Lancia were visually close to Saab, but the Alfa Romeo divided only the frame. Because of these similarities, a good number of parts are interchangeable between the four cars, it does not matter the mark. The doors of the FIAT Croma are appropriate directly for the 9000, but are lighter, although they receive same protection with the side shocks. The windshield of Croma can also be used on the 9000.
Le C_x was of 0,32. The Design was carried out by Giorgetto Giugiaro.

The 9000 was first Saab whose ignition key is placed under the wheel - in other Saab it was placed on the ground close to the central console.

For the first year, the only engine available was one 4 cylinders of 1.985 cm ³, Double camshaft at the head, 16 valves, cooled by Eau and having a Turbocompresseur, delivering 175 CH (128 KW). The car was equipped with a trip computer posting the instantaneous and average fuel consumption, the distance remaining before the dry breakdown and the external Température. It also controlled all the bulbs in the event of breakdown of the one of them.

Detailed history:

1986 : Introduction of an engine 2.0i of 130 CH (96 kw).
1987 : Refroisissement by water added to the Turbo.
1988 : Introduction of the model CD (four doors) and of the version Talladega.
1989 : Introduction of an electronic ignition system: Direct Saab Ignition
1990: Introduction of an engine of 2.3 turbo of 200 CH (147 kw).
1992 : Introduction of the model CS (lower headlights, redrawn forage ladder, etc).
1993: Introduction of the model CS Aero , the more solid second and faster Saab ever built (beaten by the 9-3 Viggen). The engine one 2.3 turbo was improved developing 225 CH (165 kw), it had only 200 CH (147 kw) limps about it automatic because of the too strong couple exerted on the transmission. Aero also had special wheels of 16 inches “Super Aero” and a ground clearance weaker to improve the Handling. The kit of Aero body was applied out of standard to all the Aero models.
1995 : Introduction of the first engine V6, 3 liters with 54° without turbo and of 210 CH (154 kw).
1996 : Introduction of the engine Ecopower, 2 liters turbo of 150 CH (110 kw). Ecopower was an electric system of pre-heating of the engine reducing the harmful emissions during the starting of this one.
1997 : Introduction of the model A50, a special model in the honor of the 50^e birthday of Saab. A50 had wheels with 8 rays, the body of Aero and the seats in Cuir with the old logo of the Saab planes on their back.
1998 : Introduction of the model Classic , the last model of series 9000.

On the whole, 503.087 Saab 9000 were assembled. This model was replaced by the Saab 9-5.

External bonds

Official site of SAAB France
Saab Sport Club, club of saabists (france)
photo gallery of SAAB 9000 (allem.)
Site on Saab 9000 (Engl.)

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