1984-1991 9000 OverviewSaab 9000 Overview (1984 - 1991)
1984 - 1991
Tech Specs Summary
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- 115 - 137 mph
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- 8.3 - 11.0 seconds
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- 124 - 173 hp
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- 24.7 - 27.3 mpg
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- 2,866 - 2,976 lbs
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- 19.8 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 16.6 - 22.1 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Saab 9000 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab between 1984 - 1991. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or hatchback. There are many power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 9000 is the Saab 9000 turbo 16 Sport which scores 2.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 171 hp and a power/weight ratio of 17.35 lb/hp it has a top speed of 137 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Saab 9000i 16 (Cat) is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 463 miles and can store 22.1 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,102 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,646 lbs.