Saab 90
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.jpg) Saab 90 (1984-1986)
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| 90 | |
| Production period: | 1984-1987 |
| Class : | Middle class |
| Body versions : | limousine |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 1971 cm³ (74 kW) |
| Length: | 4580 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2459 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1225 kg |
| Previous model | Saab 99 |
The Saab 90 was a mid-size car from the Swedish manufacturer Saab .
Saab introduced it in 1984 at the same time as the new Saab 9000 . Saab had decided to reorganize the model names. In the hierarchy, the 9000 was the new top model, including the Saab 900 , which had been built since 1978 .
Saab wanted to continue to offer a basic model with the good features of the Saab 99, which has been produced since 1967. For this purpose, assemblies of the Saab 99 and Saab 900 were combined. The front end corresponds to that of the Saab 99, the rear to that of the notchback Saab 900 Sedan which has been produced since 1980. However, there was only a 2-door version.
The new model name 'SAAB 90' was seamlessly integrated into the model graduation for the 1985 model year: Saab 90 - Saab 900 - Saab 9000.
It was manufactured exclusively in the Finnish Saab-Valmet factory, like the Saab 99 in the last model years (1981 to 1984).
The Saab 90 was only available with the 2.0 liter engine and 100 hp (74 kW). The cylinder head was now equipped with hardened valve seats for the use of unleaded super fuel . Apart from metallic paintwork and a manual sunroof, no other special equipment was available from the factory. In return, the standard equipment with 5-speed gearbox, tachometer, seat heating, velor upholstery, headlight wipers and high safety standard was high quality and complete, typical of the brand. For Scandinavia, however, there was an economy version with a four-speed gearbox and less equipment, for example without a front spoiler and rev counter.
The Saab 90 went through all the annual modifications of the other models, such as the additional side indicators from 1986 and changed exterior colors and upholstery fabrics. In 1987 there was a new carburetor . In 1987, only a few vehicles could be sold and the newly introduced Saab 900 Cabrio also hit the Finnish production lines. So the Saab 90 was abandoned.
After all, 25,378 units were produced for the European market, the majority of which remained in Scandinavia. About 600 vehicles reached Germany.
