[alexrts]

Hello,

I have searched many threads trying to clarify the differences between the Turbo versions here in the UK. To summarise, here is the current information I have gathered, based on a brochure from 1991 (However the exact same naming system and models were available in the 1993 Australian brochure, and the 1989 Australian Brochure), the first name is the name in the brochure, and the one in brackets is what the badge on the boot will say. Also note, the below info is for UK 900s, the Turbo S was not available in the US and was known as the SPG instead, which were debadged:

900S [900S] = 900 with a low pressure turbo (LPT), no APC/Boost gauge in the instrument cluster
900S Aero [900S] = Same as above, but with the aero body kit (side skirts rather than the thinner rubber strips found on 900i's and 900S's.
900 Turbo 16 [900 Turbo]= FPT (Full pressure turbo), APC/Boost gauge in the instrument cluster, 160HP, with aero body kit
900 Turbo 16S Aero [900 Turbo S] = Same as above, but with 175HP, stiffer suspension, lowered chassis, anti roll bars, aero body kit.

My question is, what were the differences between the "Turbo S", and the "T16S", which is from what I understand the nomenclature used up until 1987, And secondly, why am I able to find 900 Turbo S's that have no "Turbo S" badge, it seems only some have the "S" badge appended after turbo. I can say for sure that based on the 1991 brochure, the Turbo S shown has the "Turbo S" badge, yet in the 1989 Australian brochure, the Turbo S is shown as simply having a "Turbo" badge with no "S", yet similarly, I am able to find a Turbo S here in the UK from 1987 with the Turbo S badge? It all seems very inconsistent. Any help appreciated, as well as links to any more UK sales brochures for the 900 aside from 1991.

Thanks

 

[JPS79]

Hello,

I have searched many threads trying to clarify the differences between the Turbo versions here in the UK. To summarise, here is the current information I have gathered, based on a brochure from 1991 (However the exact same naming system and models were available in the 1993 Australian brochure, and the 1989 Australian Brochure), the first name is the name in the brochure, and the one in brackets is what the badge on the boot will say. Also note, the below info is for UK 900s, the Turbo S was not available in the US and was known as the SPG instead, which were debadged:

900S [900S] = 900 with a low pressure turbo (LPT), no APC/Boost gauge in the instrument cluster
900S Aero [900S] = Same as above, but with the aero body kit (side skirts rather than the thinner rubber strips found on 900i's and 900S's.
900 Turbo 16 [900 Turbo]= FPT (Full pressure turbo), APC/Boost gauge in the instrument cluster, 160HP, with aero body kit
900 Turbo 16S Aero [900 Turbo S] = Same as above, but with 175HP, stiffer suspension, lowered chassis, anti roll bars, aero body kit.

My question is, what were the differences between the "Turbo S", and the "T16S", which is from what I understand the nomenclature used up until 1987, And secondly, why am I able to find 900 Turbo S's that have no "Turbo S" badge, it seems only some have the "S" badge appended after turbo. I can say for sure that based on the 1991 brochure, the Turbo S shown has the "Turbo S" badge, yet in the 1989 Australian brochure, the Turbo S is shown as simply having a "Turbo" badge with no "S", yet similarly, I am able to find a Turbo S here in the UK from 1987 with the Turbo S badge? It all seems very inconsistent. Any help appreciated, as well as links to any more UK sales brochures for the 900 aside from 1991.

Thanks

It varies quite a bit depending on the market. All FPT cars without emission controls should have 175 horsepower as standard or 185 horsepower with the red APC. Here in Sweden they even sold a water injection system for the models without the APC that included an ''S'' badge to tape to your boot.

 

[Jim Mesthene]

Dealers used the factory 3-number desicnations
For example, a Base 3-door is a 903, a 3-door S model is a 913, Torbo 923, Turbo w/ leather is 933.
904, 914, 924 etc. were 4-doors.
This is the number you'll find on the invoice, GVW & Production info plate, and window sticker. It's uaed in all markets, local badging varied.

 

[Germaniac]

Not to forget the customer option of deleting badges - or putting them on afterwards.

 

[alexrts]

Dealers used the factory 3-number desicnations
For example, a Base 3-door is a 903, a 3-door S model is a 913, Torbo 923, Turbo w/ leather is 933.
904, 914, 924 etc. were 4-doors.
This is the number you'll find on the invoice, GVW & Production info plate, and window sticker. It's uaed in all markets, local badging varied.

Is this correct for UK models? Is there a resource somewhere that states which code is for which model - I'd be wanting to know what it should be for a 900 Turbo S (Not a 900S)