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SAAB 900 Coupe 1994-1998 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

SAAB 900 Coupe 1994-1998 54 Photos
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Saab introduced the last generation of the 900 in 1994 and offered it in various shapes and sizes, including a coupe, but it was short-lived.

Saab was not a great asset in terms of profitability for its owner, which was General Motors. But it was a brand with a great heritage and was seen on the European market as a premium brand. GM struggled to get into that segment, and Opel couldn't do that. So, in 1994, Saab introduced a successor for the aging 900 series that was introduced in 1978. It was based on the same platform as the first generation of the Opel Vectra.

The aerodynamic look of the car had something with the carmaker's heritage in the aircraft industry. That led to a slim front fascia with a grille that resembled an aircraft with its two side intakes for the engines. For the coupe version, the 900 featured an ascending beltline ending in a raked-forward C-pillar and no rear deck. At the back, the taillights were visually linked together with a red plastic mold that crossed the tailgate from side to side.

Inside the cabin, Saab installed a pair of bucket seats at the front with high-bolstered areas that kept their occupants in place during high-speed cornering. In the back, the bench was fit for two, although the carmaker suggested that it was wide enough for three.

Under the hood, Saab installed a choice of three inline-four engines developed by the Swedish brand and a 2.5-liter V-6 carried over from General Motors. The carmaker offered a unique option for the transmission, named Sensonic. It was, in short, a manual gearbox with an electronically controlled clutch, which was needed only when starting but not while driving.

SAAB 900 Coupe 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
  8 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 4AT (130 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT (130 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 5AT (185 HP)
  • 2.0L Turbo 5MT (185 HP)
  • 2.3L 4AT (150 HP)
  • 2.3L 5MT (150 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 4AT (170 HP)
  • 2.5L V6 5MT (170 HP)
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SAAB 900 Coupe
2.0L 4AT (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT (130 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 6100 RPM
131 HP @ 6100 RPM
129 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
177 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)

SAAB 900 Coupe
2.0L 5MT (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (130 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:96 KW @ 6100 RPM
131 HP @ 6100 RPM
129 BHP @ 6100 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
177 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124.3 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2821.9 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:259.4 g/km

SAAB 900 Coupe
2.0L Turbo 5AT (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5AT (185 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:136 KW @ 5750 RPM
185 HP @ 5750 RPM
182 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:170 lb-ft @ 200 RPM
230 Nm @ 200 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075.4 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.1 mpg US (16.7 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)

SAAB 900 Coupe
2.0L Turbo 5MT (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT (185 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:136 KW @ 5500 RPM
185 HP @ 5500 RPM
182 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:194 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM
263 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3075.4 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
Highway:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Combined:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:247.2 g/km

SAAB 900 Coupe
2.3L 4AT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 4AT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5700 RPM
150 HP @ 5700 RPM
148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:155 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
210 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2888 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)

SAAB 900 Coupe
2.3L 5MT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:110 KW @ 5700 RPM
150 HP @ 5700 RPM
148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:155 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
210 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)

SAAB 900 Coupe
2.5L V6 4AT (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 4AT (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2498 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5900 RPM
170 HP @ 5900 RPM
168 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:167 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
227 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed Automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:216.6 g/km

SAAB 900 Coupe
2.5L V6 5MT (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L V6 5MT (170 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2498 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5900 RPM
170 HP @ 5900 RPM
168 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:167 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
227 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:17.4 gallons (65.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:139.8 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:182.7 in (4641 mm)
Width:67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height:56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase:102.4 in (2601 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.4 cuFT (493 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2932.1 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:216.6 g/km
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