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Saab 900 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1978–1994) — First Generation

The first-generation Saab 900 covers Cabrio, Sedan 2-doors, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door and Hatchback 5-door bodies. You meet a compact with several practical layouts, from an open Cabrio to a five-door hatch for everyday use.

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Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions

Gasoline Saab 900 engine and transmission pairings vary; these examples show the spread rather than the full lineup. A 2.1 MT Cabrio uses a manual and front-wheel drive, while the 2.1 AT Cabrio keeps that drivetrain with an automatic. The 2.0 AT Hatchback 3-door pairs an automatic with all-wheel drive.

Cabrio — Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	202 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	202 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Gasoline	2119 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 AT	Gasoline	2119 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	175 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan 2-doors — Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	107 hp	79 kW	161 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Sedan — Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	107 hp	79 kW	161 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	202 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Gasoline	2119 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 AT	Gasoline	2119 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	175 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Hatchback 3-door — Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 3-door Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	162 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	108 hp	79 kW	164 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	167 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	236 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	236 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.1 MT	Gasoline	2119 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	175 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	202 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Saab 900 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	163 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	163 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	107 hp	79 kW	161 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	167 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	202 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	202 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	236 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	118 hp	87 kW	167 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Saab 900 Dimensions

Cabrio — Saab 900 Dimensions

Cabrio Saab 900 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1200 kg	1640 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	1640 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1820 kg	1710 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	1710 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1325 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1370 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
2.1 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.1 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm

Sedan 2-doors — Saab 900 Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Saab 900 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1165 kg	1640 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1200 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1315 kg	1740 kg	140 mm

Sedan — Saab 900 Dimensions

Sedan Saab 900 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1165 kg	1640 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1200 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1315 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1165 kg	1640 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1220 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	1315 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
2.1 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.1 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1422 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm

Hatchback 3-door — Saab 900 Dimensions

Hatchback 3-door Saab 900 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	1145 kg	1620 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	1145 kg	1620 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	1145 kg	1620 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	1210 kg	1670 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	1260 kg	1670 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	1260 kg	1670 kg	140 mm
2.1 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1405 mm	2517 mm	1210 kg	1670 kg	140 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Saab 900 Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Saab 900 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	1620 kg	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	1175 kg	1640 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	1240 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	1240 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	1240 kg	1690 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	1175 kg	1640 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4680 mm	1690 mm	1420 mm	2517 mm	Not provided	Not provided	140 mm

Saab 900 Cargo Space

Cabrio — Saab 900 Cargo Space

Cabrio Saab 900 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.0 MT	650 l	1500 l
2.0 AT	650 l	1500 l
2.0 MT	650 l	1500 l
2.0 AT	650 l	1500 l
2.0 MT	650 l	1500 l
2.0 MT	650 l	1500 l
2.1 MT	650 l	1500 l
2.1 AT	650 l	1500 l