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  • The Saab 900 NG : 1994 - 1998

    December 2nd, 2008 by Ryan - 0 Comments

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    Photo Credit: Saab Automobile

    The new generation Saab 900 debuted in July of 1993 in Trollhattan and arrived in 1994 and marked a clear departure of the classic 900 era that lasted 15 years.

    This new 900 also referred to as NG900 or in some circles “GM” 900, was the first model to be entirely developed by General Motors.

    However, the NG 900 was designed by Saab designer, Einar Hareide of Norway and evolved from their first prototype, the EV-2.

    The 900 came in both 3-door coupe as well as 5-door models and was built in Trollhattan, Sweden.

    This model for Saab came equipped with the following specifications:

    Exterior: Unitary Construction, 3 & 5-door hatchback weithing in at 3,110bs.

    1997 MY Talladega Edition

    Interior: Entirely New Interior Dash, cabin, seats came in cloth and leather.

    Chassis: Macpherson struts, split lower wishbone suspension and stabilizer bars. Rear semi-rigid axle with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs and gas shock absorbers with ABS brakes.

    1996 MY Electronic Brake Distribution Added

    Engine: Transversely mounted 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, with cast iron block and aluminum head, also a transversely mounted six-cylinder engine.

    2.0i - 133hp
    2.0 Turbo - 185hp
    2.3i - 150hp
    2.5i V6 variants - 170hp

    Transmission:

    5-Speed
    4-Speed Automatic

    Dimensions:

    Wheelbase 260cm / 102.4″
    Front Track 144.6cm / 56.9″
    Rear Track 144.3cm / 56.8″
    Turning Circle 10.5m / 34.5′
    Length 463.7cm / 182.6″
    Width 171cm / 67.4″
    Height 143.6cm / 56.5″
    Max Speed 124 mph / 199.06 kph

    Global Production:

    Model Year - Units

    1994 MY - ?
    1995 MY - ?
    1996 MY - ?
    1997 MY - ?
    1998 MY - ?

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