| Saab 9000Saab 9000. For those who judge achievement by performance. The Saab 9000 is a very particular kind of car; It’s not a car for people who measure status by the yard Saab 9000 owners have discerning tastes opinions, and they're not afraid to exercise them, We recognise this by offering the Saab 9000 in two body styles. The sleek and sporty 9000 CS, CSE and Acro, The elegant and refined 9000 CD, CDE and Griffin. Each gives its owner considerable driving pleasure, enhanced by the knowledge that the Saab 9000 is among the most environmentally friendly cars in its classIndulge your taste for the dynamic. Saab 9000 Aero. The Saab 9000 Acro has the power to transport you toa new level of control and driving excitement, A chassis which communicates every nuance of the road. A degree of comfort that makes even the longest journey feel too short. It has an unconventional and unique approach to design and engineering An individual style which balances excitement with a sense of responsibility, Our concern for your safety and everyone’s environ ment is something that has al ways been a Saab characteristic 3 Saab 9000 ADrive the road ahead with the excitement and environmentally friendly traditions of Saab, Prototype Saab, ready €0 drive in 1946, Saab 9000 Aero 5“The leather used in the hand-selected for appearance and feel We lift the restrictions on space as well as distance. For Saab, comfort is not just luxury, it’s a matter of safety. When you cover a lot of distance in a car, space and ergonomics become very important According to America’s EPA, the Saab 9000's interior space makes it a “large car”. This space has allowed us to give the Saab 9000 a Business Class standard of equipment Controls for all functions are logically grouped, always well within reach, Electrically powered front seats with programmable memory on the driver's sideNothing so functional was ever this exciting. Saab 9000 CS and CSE. Enjoy the exceptional ‘comfort and safety of the Saab 9000, one of the most spacious cars on the road today. You only have to sit in a Saab 9000 CS Saab 9000 CS and CSE. Each or CSE to see it's a car that will pamper offers a high degree of comfort and you. The level of indulgence simply equipment. Saab Trionic, one of the depends on each driver's individual taste most advanced engine management and requirements systems, controls every Saab 9000Driving with respect for nature engine from the 2.01 to the 2.3 turbo _car of great presence, and distinction and new 2.3 Ecopower Standard ABS complements their power with security. The Saab 9000 offers comfort and performance in a aw Saab 9000 CS and CSE 9Purity of form and freedom of movement. The 9000 Griffin is a classic Saab. ur new heat-absorbing ‘lace abrorbs 50% of radiated heat, keeping the interior cooler. A classic understated saloon needn't _ is the spacious interior and high levels of be part of the common herd. The comfort it offers. Saab 9000 Griffin is the natural choice The Saab 9000 Griffin affords a level for those who want individuality without of opulence and equipment that is hard ostentation, What makes it a typical Saab to match. Indulgent touches like wool 10 Saab 9000 Griffin“The decision for a Saab 9000 is not 20 much for 2 car, but rather against convention or leather upholstery (optional) with allows you to plan your journeys more wood veneer fascia and door cappings. _ efficiently Automatic Climate Control (ACC) that allows you to select the exact temperature you prefer, The Saab Car Computer (SCC) Saab 9000Our past pointed out the road ahead. To demonstrate the durability of che Saab 9000 Turbo, a non-stop The 9000 CD and CDE follow a our Trionic engine management system, gest known as “The Long Run” was held in 1986 on the world's long line of Saabs whose design made help preserve the future by meeting the fastest race track in Talladegs, USA. The outcome was 21 new moitbecmente them ideal long distance tourers. toughest environmental standards Safety is another Saab tradition, and standard ABS is just part of both models’ safety equipment. Their engines, all with“The Saab 9000 fs more than the sum o ‘exceptional and distinetv 2 eruly unique way of livin DE I3You can’t shorten the distance, but you can enhance the comfort. with an allergy ‘The roomy interior ofthe Saab can be enhanced with the luxury ‘of genuine leather The Saab 9000 pampers its owner with an interior in which every conceivable feature has been provided However there is another indulgence High-qualicy velo accents the Saab’Reading lamps allow the rear passengers to read, but don’t distract the driver which is just as important: space. The space that ensures true comfort. Com fort that scems to shorten journeys an¢ makes long-distance driving pleasure, 9 ____— SS Saab 9000 15The controlled application of power.This is the command centre of a Saab 9000. Where the controls are grouped logically and so fall to hand naturally, Where you have everything at your command and your preferred operating temperature can be main tained by Automatic Climate Control (ACC) which uses a Saab-pioneered CFC free cooling agent R134a, Where your safety is enhanced by a standard driver’s-side airbag (passenger's side is optional) ‘The design of the facia follows the driver's natural reach.Saab 9000S. Comfort, safety and performance in perfect harmony.Insiders are the first to recognise the forces behind performance. ‘The 2.3 turbo's high torque of 342. Nm means the Saab 9000 ‘ean accelerate from {60 ¢0 100 ken in foureh gear in just 6.5 seconds. Saab has always aimed to design _engines are designed to boost torque light, compact highly efficient engines, right across the engines rev range. To A powerful engine need not be large _give useful power for real-life situations and heavy. In fact, it’s a disadvantage. __ like overtaking. THE SAAB TURBOS. Four-valve Saab was the first major manufacturer technology makes to use turbocharging and four-valve _ the engine very technology for everyday cars. Our turbo efficient and clean. Saab engines have high torque even at low speed ‘so fast overtaking Is possi- ble without changing gear. a 20 EnginesA four-valve engine burns fuel more management system and 16-valve tech thoroughly, improving economy and nology they also boast very low emissions ion levels, Our unique Direct Ignition gives each cylinder its ‘The 2.01 and 2.0 turbo now improves starting, and as our DI ‘hey act to make this power: ful A-ylinder engine one of system has no ‘the world's smoothest. moving parts itis more reliable with lower service costs In addition to our normal turbos, the Ecopower light pressure turbo is an engine designed to balance a good spread of power with very low emission and noise levels. The Ecopower engine is now available as a 2.3 litre as well asa 2.0 litre engine. NORMALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES. ‘The 2,31 and 2,03 fuel-injected engines are economical and compact four-cylinder engines, Thanks to Saab’s Trionic engine “The new S-speed manual gearbox has better synchromesh to reduce effort when changing gears. Engines 21In 1991 this award from Germany's respected medical journal STATUS. recognised the Saal '9000 as the most en rronmentallyfrendh nits cass. Saab Trionic. A working example of the perfect balance of power and responsibility.We believe that the more we learn, the better the cars we pro- duce, That’s why over the years we've led the world in making greener cars. Our constant quest has led us to develop many solutions that others have adopted, It’s also led to technology you'll only find on a Saab, ‘The new Trionic system now fitted to all Saab 9000 engines is a prime example, Unhappy with ordinary engine management systems, we developed our own. It’s the only system that controls fuel injection, ignition and boost pressure (on turbo engines) simultancously, A central microprocessor “learns” and stores information about conditions as you drive, It uses this to constantly adjust the engine's state of tune, No matter what the conditions, the engine always runs at maximum {All Saab 9000s have engines with the Trionie management system. efficiency with minimum emissions. In fact, sometimes the exhaust fumes are cleaner than the surrounding air, Saab Trionic 23 “The microprocessor “br ‘hat controls the Saab Trionie system has greater computing Power than the spacecraft used when man took his first step on the moon[ABS prevents the wheels locking and. sliding under braking. It’s reassuring to know your responses are reinforced by our responsibility. ACTIVE SAFETY. Active safety is the ability to prevent an accident happening in the first place Many factors in a Saab 9000 contribute to your active ¢. safety. Road holding, handling, brakes, front-wheel drive, — all-round vision, stability and weight distribution We've always taken great care to ensure that each one of these plays its appropriate role ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. The braking system is one of a car's most important safety features, It has to work perfect ly in all condi tions, All Saab Factory-fiteed mounting poins make installing a chill safety seat simple 9000s have ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) which prevents the wheels locking and sliding under braking, ABS also allows you to steer while braking Saab Traction Control System (TCS) improves the driveability of the Saab 9000, It stops the driven wheels spinning on roads where surface friction varies, c.g. patches of ice or puddles of water, and ensures directional stability PASSIVE SAFETY. Passive safety is all about minimising the effects of an accident. In this respect the Saab 9000 is recognised as one of the safest cars in the world.Sensors trigger the airbags inflation a¢ the ‘moment of impact. AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS. safety has always been important to All Saab 9000s are fitted with a standard Saab, the Saab 9000 has factory-fitted driver’s-side airbag (passenger-side anchorage points for child safety seats, ‘A small charge detonates to airbag optional). In an accident the bag both front (not with passenger airbag) tighten the seat bele at the moment of Wnpece is inflated in 40 milliseconds. Even before and rear the driver moves forward in his seat, the airbag is there to cushion the impact Working with the airbag, automatic seat belt tensioners further help restrain front seat occupants. And because child Safety 25You set your own standards in driving, but we set them for you in safety. A Swedish insurance company survey rates the Saab 9000 as one of the safest cars in the world When you look at the protection it offers, it’s not hard to see why The passenger compartment of the car is “The safety cage is designed to ds force of an impact evenly, minimising ies effect. cage that disperses the force of a collision, This minimises its effect. The doors have impact intrusion beams to protect all occupants from side impacts. Twenty years after we introduced them, other manufacturers are beginning to see their wisdom By 1997, the USA will enforce even tougher side impact protection legislation. All cars must withstand a lateral impact from a 1.3-ton block of iron travelling at 54 km/h, The Saab 9000 already meets this requirement. The front and rear of the car are designed to collapse slowly under heavy impact, absorbing much of the force. Even Saab bumpers are different. They are “The Saab 9000 has been named safest car on the market twa times ina row by Folksam, Sweden's largest insurance ‘company. 26 Safety‘The entire body is designed as arigid steel safety ‘age which protects the ‘occupants from outside forces. designed to deform on impact, But at speeds of up to 8 km/h they spring back into shape As you can see, when it comes to your safety, we at Saab leave nothing to chance. Safety 27Features of the Saab 9000. You'd expect a car as unique as someone to travel in comfort in the rear the Saab 9000 to have some fairly special If you have a truly huge load, the features. It won't disappoint you: rear seats can be folded flat to give you LUGGAGE ROOM. virtual estate-car capacity. On the On the Saab 9000 CS the rear seathas Saab 9000 CS this is enhanced by the 2 60/40 split which allows you to carry full-height tailgate extra luggage. There’s still room for Electrically adjustable heated door mirrors. length load platform with seats folded, 28Woollen upholstery designed ‘exclusively for the Saab 9000 Is supplied by Ermenegiido Zegna one ofthe world's leading manufacturers. LUXURY ACCOMMODATION Saab seats are supremely comfortable Designed to support you however long your journey. However, they're more than simply functional The standard velour upholstery is comfortable winter and summer, The luxury of leather or woo! is an option The 9000 CD has a special hatch be tween the rear seats for awkward long loads like carpets or skis. The removeable rear parcel shelf on the Saab 9000 CS provides insulation Electric windows and central locking are standard equip- against road noise. Thanks to its construc iment on all Saab 9000 tion the Saab 9000 CS is as quiet as an ordinary saloonFour-season comfort — with Auto- ‘matic Climate Control (ACC), Fourspeed automatic lockcup for better fuel ficiency. Options and accessories. The Saab 9000 is one of the best equipped cars you can find. However, we know that Saab drivers like to add their own individual touches. That's why we have a range of accessories made to our own high standards for you to ‘The Saab Car Computer (SCC) seen here choose from Inthe optional walnut facia, 30 Options ‘essoriesA touch of class: leather gear lever knob and gaiter The Saab Car Com: puter (SCC) offers you important information about your car's oper ation, includi speed, distance to desti nation and speed limit warning For year-round comfort, you may wish to consider Automatic Climate Control (ACC) that lets you select and maintain the interior temperature you desire, The system is totally CFC-free and uses a new Saab-pioneered coolant, R134a. You can enhance the interior comfort of your Saab in other luxurious Sic back and relax with the folding centre armrest ways. A leather gear lever knob and gaiter provide additional elegance ... and a clas: sic touch, The centre armrest is available to provide extra comfort, folding down to help you relax on long trips Saab textile carpet mats protect your car's interior from wear and add comfort underfoot And outside you can add a per em sonal styling touch with a selection The five-spoke light Com alloy wheel isjust one inter of many avalable styles ert your cars with genuine Saab tentle carpet mats from our fine choice of alloy wheels. Sporty, stylish and lightweight, they're the perfect finishing touch for the beau ty of your Saab 9000, Options and accessories 31Displacement: Borelstroke| EEC rating EEC peak torque| Max. boost pressure ‘Compression ratio Recommended octane rating, unleaded only Top speed ‘Acceleration to 100 kmh Technical specifications Saab 9000, 1994. Engine Transverse. four-cylinder inline e sn- Turbocharger with watercooled ine, Cast iron cylinder block Light bearing housing and incegrated waste alloy, cross-flow cylinder head gate boost pressure control valve. Dome-shaped combustion chambers Intercooler (not on 2.0:itre Light ith centrally placed spark pugs. Pressure Turbo) Double overhead chain-driven “Tbe sn i Per Tb eeponer camshafts. Hydraulic, maintenance: "eres. free valve depressor. Four valves per cylinder. Two balancer shafts Cooling system ‘equipped with eccentrcally mounted Electric motor-driven, thermostat: balance weights, Engine management and ‘emission control ally controlled radator fan. Engine ol cooler on the Turbo and Light Press: re Turbo engines Saab Tron system that monitors Fuel tank capacity and contros fu! injection, ignition 66 Heres. (Saab Dl) and turbo boost pressure Three-way, metalic xtalyte conver- Electrical system ter and Lambeh-sensor. Aerator: 1070 WV BOA, Bewery:T2V 60 Ah (maintenance ‘Transmission Front wheel deve with fll synchro= mesh, five-speed manual gearbox or four-speed automatc transmission wich direct mechanical lokeup in top gear. Compact, transversely mounted gearbox integrated with the engine 4nd different. Steering Power-assisted rack and pinion steering. Impact collapsible steering column Tuning cicle: Kerb to kerb 10.9 m. Brakes ‘Anti-lock braking systom (ABS). Power-asisted dsc brakes all round, ventilated in front Seleacjsting, Single piston system with floating brake caliper. Asbestos free pads free) Mechavical action af hand brake on rear whee! discs ‘TURBO ENGINE ‘TURBO ENGINE ‘TURBO ENGINE LIGHT PRESSURE 23:LITRE (AERO) 23-LITRE 2.0-LITRE TURBO (ECOPOWER) ENGINE 23-LITRE 2290 dm 2290 de? 1985 dm 2.290 de? 30190 mm 90/90 mm 90178 me 90/90 mm 225 hp (165 KV) 200 (147 KW) 185 hp (136 KW) ‘TO hp (125 KW) 38 $500 rpm 36 $500 rpm 35800 rpm at 5700 rpm 349 kpm (G42 Ne) at 32.9 kpm (G23 Nin) at 28.8 kpm (283 Nm) 265 kpm (260 Nn) 1800 rpm 4800 rpm: ue. 30.0 kpem | 3¢ 2100 rpm 3200 rpm (294 Nm) a 1800 rpm 108 bar 1100 bars ave 081 bar 105 bar O40 bar 9258 9258 92a 925 BRON (minimum 91) | 9SRON minimum 91) | 9SRON (minimum 91) | 95 RON (minimum 91) 240 kmh 23S kr aut. 235 km/h | 230 km/h 220 km/h aut. 220 kmih 69 sec 75 sec aut 85 see 83 see 85 soci aut 95 see {60-100 km/h in fourth {60-100 keh in foureh ‘60-100 kmh in foureh | 60-100 km/h in foureh gear 65 sec; 80-120 gear 66sec; 80-120, gear 75 sec: 80-120 gear 100 sec; 80-120 lenin fifth gear 89 sec. | km/hinfith gear 91 sec. | ‘km/h fifth gear 100 sec, | km/h in fifth gear 140 sec 32 Technical dataSuspension Front: McPherson spring struts, chasse antral bar,twin-ppe gas Shock-absorbers of low-pressure type and integrated wheel bearings Rear: Strigh.unsplie axle with col springs. 25 shockabsorbers, ant-oll bar: wo trang and wo leading sms and Panhard rod Luggage compartment 9000S models: Completely colaps ile back seat or 40 oF 60% foldable, Removable parcel shel Length with ack seat in position 1010 mmm. Length with back seat folded down ‘EO mm. Volume with bse eatin postion 487 dm’ VDA: 448 dm’ SAE. ume with entire back seat folded own 1397 dn? VDA; 183 di’ SAE 000 model Length 1110 mm Long articles can be placed chrough the armrest opening in the back seat Volume 562 dr’ VDA; SO3 dm SAE. Weighes Weigh disenbuson" 60% front, 40% ‘Mx trae ood: 9000S models 1600 kg, 9000CD models 1600 kg. ‘Mx roefload: 100. Kerb weight 9000S models about 1365-1500 kg, 9900 CD models about 1345-1455 kg ‘Max total weight 1960 kg UGHT PRESSURE INJECTION ENGINE | INJECTION ENGINE Saab9000¢S. ‘Saab9000CD. ‘TURBO (ECOPOWER) | 2.3-LITRE 2O-LITRE ENGINE 2.0-LITRE 19850 2290 dr? 1985 dm 078m 30190 mm 90078 mm 80h (110) 147 hp (108 KY) 130 hp (96 KW) 25500 rpm 3 5600 rpm 2 5500 rpm 24pm (210 Nim) 209 kpm (205 Nm 18.0 kpm (17 Np 2500 rpm 33800 rpm 3€ 4300 rpm 059 ar ae 1054 Toa {95 RON (minimum 91) ‘95 RON (minimum 91) {95 RON (minimum 91) DOkmih: ave 20 kmh | 210k ae 205 km/h | _200kmin 100 sec; au. 1.0 see 1000 sec aut. 12.0 see 115 see 100 kmh in fourth ger 80sec; 80-120 {60-100 km/h in foursh gear 100 sec: 80-120 Tevhinfifen gear 120 sec. | kmihin fifth gear 15.0 sec. | km/hin ith gear 20.0 sec. “60-100 km/h in fourth gear 125 see: 80-120 Technical data 33Equipment Saab 9000, 1994. Aero CSE CS Griffin CDE CD ENGINES 23 turbo, 225 hp o 23 turbo, 200 hp eweeeeoe 2.0 turbo, 185 hp te 2.3 light pressure turbo (Ecopower). 170 hp 2.0 light pressure turbo (Ecopower), 150 hp 233 injection, 147 hp 20 injection, 130 hp © oeeee © eeeee FUNCTION AND SAFETY Manual 5-speed gearbox e Automatic 4-speed transmission (not 2.0i and 2.0 turbo) Traction Control System, TCS Anti-lock braking system, ABS e Power assisted rack and pinion steering Lowered spore chassis, Steel wheels with wheel covers, 6x15" Light alloy wheels, 6x15" Light alloy wheels, 6.5x16" Side impact protection bars and structure Impact resistant bumpers (8 km/h) Driver's airbag Passenger's airbag ‘Automatic front seatbelt tensioners Child seat anchorage points, both front (not on cars with passenger side airbag) and rear EXTERIOR AND LIGHTING — Front fog lamps Rear fog lamp Headlamp wash/wipe Rear window wash/wipe Anthracite grey bumpers Colour-keyed bumpers Rear spoiler, black (turbo only) Rear spoiler, colour-keyed Provision for trailer hitch INTERIOR AND SEATS Wool upholstery Full eather upholstery, sports trim . Full leather upholstery Leather upholstery Piqué upholstery ee ee Leather trimmed steering wheel and leather gear lever knob and gaiter (manual only) ee Full walnut veneer interior Engine varanes ‘Colour-keyed instrument pane! «© Standard equipment Electrically adjustable front seats, memory on driver's side ‘Optional equipment. extra charge Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory 1) Only wih manual gearbox Heated front seats, adjustable heating 2) Only with automate gearbox Head restraints for four seats, provision for a fifth 34 EquipmentAero CSE CS Griffin CDE CD COMFORT AND PRACTICAL Automatic Climate Control (ACC), CFC-free ee ee FEATURES Air conditioning (AC), CFC-free Ventilation air filter Rear side window demister ducts (only cars with ACC) Electrically operated glass sunroof, tilt/sliding Electrically operated windows Electrically operated and heated exterior mirrors Central locking, operated at both front doors Tinted heat absorbing glass Height adjustable front seatbelts Driver and passenger vanity mirrors Iuminated vanity mirrors Interior light with fade delay Front roof console with spotlight Rear seat reading lamps Storage compartments, front and rear doors Storage pockets at seat backs Grab handles, all outer seating positions Internal crunk release Folding down rear seat with split 60/40 Ski hatch (load through, middle rear armrest) IMuminated luggage compartment Closing handle inside trunk INSTRUMENTATION AND Saab Car Computer (SCC) DRIVER ENVIRONMENT — EDU instrument (outside temp, fuel consumption etc) Pictogram (open doorifailed light indicator etc) Tachometer Headlamp elevation control on facia Cruise control AUDIO EQUIPMENT — Saab Audio System (incl speakers/power antenna) CD-autoplayer (only in combination with Saab Audio System) Power antenna Front speakers Rear speakersAVAILABLE Black Embassy bive Cirrus white Imola red Le Mans blue Platana grey Ruby red Searabee green Cicrine beige Aubergine Eucalyptus green X = our recommended combinations TRIM COMBINATIONS. Arizona ololololo xlo ° (© = available alternatives Dover | Pamir | Rocky Dover (H33/H35) ‘Angora (H44) > ololo/0/0|x|x/olo x/o x|x|x]0 0]0|0|0]0/0/x x/0/0/0|x/0 0/x/x/o Upholstery. Wool Leather Rocky Black (K64) Rocky Black (K33/K35) Rocky Black (K44) Alpacka_| Black ° Pamir (33) Alpacka (J44) Following traditional motor- industry practice, the leather upholstery refers to seating surfaces only. Arizona (G33) ‘Check with your Saab dealer for the available trim combination.Colours. . | i Back (170) Cirrus white (153) Imola red (240) Embassy blue (198) Citrine beige (227) Platana grey (228) Ruby red (242) Searabee green (230) rane rear (235) Aubergine (241) te ten ar pide oy, De Soeeseeseey een ipholstery and colours 37‘Saab Automobile AB Trolihattan, Sweden