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Classic Saab 900 - Miscellaneous
Pictorial History 1978-1985 - 1 (2)
1983
Saab 'third generation' engine launched - a turbo-charged 16 valve unit with APC, hemispherical combustion chamber and intercooler, producing 175 bhp. It was first fitted to the Saab 900 Turbo 16S in 1984. It has a top speed of 130 mph, and was voted Directors' Car-of-the-Year by What Car? magazine.
1985
The new 16 valve engine now available in the 900 three and four door versions, and the range rationalised into the 90, 900 and 9000, the latter being the first all-new model to be announced by Saab in 17 years. A new Saab-Scania corporate symbol appeared on bonnet bootlid and steering wheel boss and the engine range was also rationalised.The models are available with single carburettor, fuel-injection and turbo-charging.
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