1978-1993
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What makes it iconic
The quirky Swedish icon. Aircraft-heritage ignition by the handbrake, turbocharged before turbo was cool, and a dashboard designed to avoid pilot error.
History
Born from Saab's aviation background, the 900 had its ignition between the seats (to prevent knee injuries), a curved windscreen from the Viggen fighter jet inspiration, and was one of the first turbocharged production cars. It became the thinking person's car — architects, professors, and doctors loved it.
Timeline
1978First turbocharged production car from a mainstream manufacturer. Born from Saab's aircraft engineering heritage
1986Seinfeld, architects, and NPR listeners make the 900 Turbo the intellectual's sports car of choice
1993Production ends
Production & Heritage
Production Total908,810
DesignerBjorn Envall (Saab Design)
Production Period1978-1993
Estimated Value$8K-$25K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine2.0L Inline-4 Turbo (B202)
Power175 hp
Torque253 Nm
0-60 mph8.5 sec
Top Speed200 km/h
Transmission5-speed manual
DrivetrainFWD
Weight1,280 kg
Engine Details
Displacement2.0L (1,985 cc)
Performance
0-60 mph8.5 sec
Top Speed200 km/h
Weight-to-Power7.3 kg/hp
Tags
Designed by Bjorn Envall (Saab Design)
From the 1970s
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