Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
Saab introduced a new generation for the 900 lineup in 1978, but since the snow is more present in Sweden than the sun, the carmaker didn't bother to make an open-top version for it.
But the carmaker tried to export the car to other countries, and it was quite successful. When it sent the car to the U.S. market, the customers were stunned by the turbocharged engines. But all premium carmakers offered a rag-top version for their coupes, while Saab didn't. The U.S. importer suggested to the carmaker that it should offer one to increase the sales. There were a few offers from custom coachbuilders, but the Swedish carmaker was not pleased by their results. It ended up by asking its design department to create one, and the result was far better. Last but not least, Saab produced the car at Valmet Automotive just across the border in Finland.
Saab unveiled the 900 Cabrio in 1986, and it looked special. The front of the car kept the same front fascia with rectangular headlights. It's steep but curved on the sides, and the windshield was inspired by former Saab fighter jets. A black rubber spoiler adorned its sloped trunk and the power-operated roof featured two layers for better sound and temperature insulation.
Inside, Saab kept the same interior from the two-door coupe, from which the Cabrio was derived. Its dashboard designed around the driver enhanced the driving experience. Since the car was based on the two-door coupe version, not on the three-door hatchback, the car could retract the rag-top behind the rear seats completely. Thus, it provided adequate legroom for the rear passengers. It was not a car just for two.
Under the hood, Saab used its special, turbocharged gasoline engines that offered up to 175 hp. It paired them with either a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 3AT FWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 6000 RPM 128 HP @ 6000 RPM 126 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 173 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65H R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 3AT FWD (146 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 5600 RPM 145 HP @ 5600 RPM 143 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 205 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65H R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 6000 RPM 128 HP @ 6000 RPM 126 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 173 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 5600 RPM 145 HP @ 5600 RPM 143 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 205 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 3AT FWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 5500 RPM 160 HP @ 5500 RPM 158 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 255 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 25022 lbs (11350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 118 KW @ 5500 RPM 160 HP @ 5500 RPM 158 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 255 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 5300 RPM 175 HP @ 5300 RPM 173 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 201 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 273 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2899.1 lbs (1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.75 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226.1 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.1L 5MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2119 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM 180 Nm @ 2900 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.6 gallons (62.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.9 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.3 in (4681 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 55.1 in (1400 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.7 in (1,430/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 99.2 in (2520 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2879.2 lbs (1306 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 257 g/km |