The Saab90oCabriolet -the unfettered car.

Owninganddrivinga cabriolet is a privilege enjoyed onlyby a select

few-even though it's almost every motorist's dream. The Saab 900Cabrioletis arr unfetteredcar-with its top down, il givesyou a sense of'complete freedom, ofbeing at onewith the world aroundyou. And {heper-

formance and roadholding ofthe Saab 900Cabrioletare eQually unfettered. Think twice before taking the 900Cabrioletout on the road Saab -envious eyeswill follow you all the way. And the chances are that you'll neverwant to drive any other car.

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total enjgylnenu Theinstantyou take the wheel of the Saab900 you'll knowthat Gabriolet there'sno other cabriolet to matchit-driving it is an experience without comparison. Thedrive/s seatis of design, superb anatomical andin addition to being adjustable fore and afl the seatcushionis adjustablefor heightandslope. Thebackrestrake is steplesslyvariabledownto position, the reclining and fie headrestraintcan.be for height adjusted Thefacia is curvedto youto seeand enable reachthe furthermost controlsas easilyasthose in front of you.ln true sportscar tradition,the instruments are largeand round,andthe gear lever onthe centreconsole is yourhandwillfind where it instinctively. Thecontrolsfor the electricallyoperated top andelectricwindows are alsomountedon the centreconsole. Thedoor mirrorsare electrically operded as well,andthe controlsare mountedon the facia.Thecar is factoryfitted with speakers, automaticelectricaerialand thewiringnecessary for installing Fortruly a radio. you relaxedmotoring, can switchon the Cruise Controlsystem, take your foot off the pedal,andthe electronics will keepthe car travellingat the preset speed.

Thecockpitsensation The facia curves infrontofyou, with allcontrols andinstruments clearly visible and easy to reach.

Electrically operateddoormirrorsandwindows Thecontrol $'vitches for theeleclrically operated lrontandrear side windows aremounted onthecentre console. Four waycontrols foradjusting areprovided onthefacia thedoor mirrors.

CruiseControl your Set theCruise take Control, pedal, footofftheaccelerator and thecarwillcarry ontravelling atthe preset speed, regardless ot changes gradient, inroad headln winds, etc.

THEDRIVER ENVIRONMENT THE OF SMB9OO CABRIOI.TT HAS BEEN CREATED TOINSPIRE ACTIVE BUT RELAXED I/OTORING. 5

Ingeniously simple top TheSaab900Cabno et is anopen car n the classica Thetop dropsneatyinto ts sense. owf storage between compaltrnent the boot ld andtheback seat, without restr cting the visbiitytowards therear. A specacover panel s fttedover thestorage conrpartment, to protect thetop after t hasbeenopened. Thes de windows canbe owered l!lly to emphas . sethesensat 0n of "openness lltheweather should suddenly change, thetop canbe raised electr calyat tlretouch of a buiton. Alter t hasbeenlockedn postion wth two latches at thefront, thetop provdesthe sameprotection against the elements asthe roofof anordinary saloon.

Electricallyoperatedtop ly operated Thetop is electnca by means of a switch onthe centfe conso e. lt takesno morethana fewseconds to raise or lowef.

Glassrear windowwith electric demister Therearw ndow made of glass-is secured to thetop by means oJa zipfastener, and dropsIntothestorage compad menttogether withthe re mander of thetop.ltcanalso be 0pened separately.

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Comf ortablef our-seater. Fouradultscantravel in comfortin the Saab 900 Cabrioletlhe dishedseats are designed for maximum comfort and relaxing pamperbackheadrests passengers sed even more. Theleather up holsteryhasa special fragrance anddignityand its durabilitymakesit maturewith age.Even whenthe top is down,the interiorconveys an impression of all+ncompassingsecurity. lf you are a true cabriolet enthusiastyou will no doubthavethe top down ona pleasant springor autumnday,evenif there's a nip in the air.That's when the automaticelecbic heating of the front seatswill add comfortto the thrill of open-airmotoring. The heatingand ventilation systemalsohasample capacityto copewith the rigoursof eventhe Nordic winter.

Protection lor the top Wlenthetop has been Iolded down, itsstorage compartmentis protected bya cover provides which anelegant transfion between theinterior andthebody.

Backseat Ile back seatis comfortably dished and isfittedwithheadrests for twoDassengers. Leather uphols{ery isfittedasstangives dard equipment which theinterior a luxurious fueland smell.

Elec-bical heating The frontseats areadomati. cally elecirically heated. The heating isadjustable onthe driver's seat.

THEINTERIOR OF A SMB9OO CABRIOIE]' OFFERS A COMBINATION OF SUPERB COMFORI LUXURIOUS EQUIPMENI AND SPORTY ELEGANCE. 1l

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A car as selectasthe Saab 9O0Cabriolet obviously hasperformance to match.But its refined, docile behaviour around town beliesits breathtaking175 hp Saab 16valve turto powerunit featuring stateof-the-artrefinements in engine technology. Theengine hasfour valvesper cylindersurrounding the central spark plug,sothat the highcompression ratiowillnot causepreignition.A high oompression ratioimprovese{ficiency, for optimumutilisation of fuel energyandthus highpower output, but witheconomicalfuel consumption. The SaabAPCsystemalso contributes to efficientfuel ntilisation, employing a knocking sensor andan elec{ronic unitfor continuousmonitoring of the engine load.TheAPIC system enables the engine to run on any gradeof fuel between9l and 98 octane, including lead-free f uel.

Theultimate in engine technology 16valve The turbocharged engine ofthe 900Cabriolet Saab features anintercooler and electronic fuel injeclion. Inspite of itsbreathtaking 175horsepower, ihe carisvery easy to drive, with ample power traction at lowengine speeds.

Turboinstruments The standard tachometer you enables to keep the engine fully under control, gauge anoa pressure snows when theturbocharger has power started boosting AFCsystem The Automatic Perf ormance (APC) Control system isan electronic engine management systemthat enablesyouto run thecaronfuelbetween 9l and 98octane, including lead-free.

LHJetronicfuel iniection fuelinjection The system of the16valve engine senses he intake airmass flow Anelectronic unitthen deternines the exac't amount of fuelto beinjected to suittheoxygen content of theengine intakeair.

YOUCANDRIVE SEDATELY ORSPORflLY-IHE 16 VALVE ENGINE OFTHESMB9OO CABRIOIET WILL RESPOND TO YOUR COMMANDS THROUGHOUT ITS RANGE. SPEED L4

Range 1987 of colours TheSaab900Gabriolet is available in five bodywork colours-each of whichis elegantly highlighted by the maft-black top.The interior colour scheme matches the paintwork, andthe lavish standard equipment includes choice leather upholstery onthe seating surfaces.

BODYWORK COLOURS

Cherry red

Cirrus white

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EQUIPMENT backrests. Leather SUSPENS:ON STANDARD of thefrontseat Four upholstery of'Contouf design. pivot wishbones mounted, Powe.assisted steering. Crulse Four cllinder, in-line engine, longiDouble and betts. Padded sun inertia reelseat progressive action coilsprings at the Control. Sellrepairing bumpers. Front visors, tudinally mounted andinclined atan with vanity miror onthepasblock front.Lightweight straight andunsplit airdam andrear spoiler. Alurninium angle 0f459Cast iron cylinder Front console. senger side. centre axle, located bytwotrailing and wheels. Halogen headlamps, switcied and light-alloy cylinder head. Displace.rear inthetop ofthefacia. Rear Speakers with I.985 Bore 90 mm. twoleading arms and a Panhard rod. offautomatically theignition. ment dm3. speakers. Electrically operated aerial. shock Reversing lights. Rear foglights. Extra 78 mm. Compression ratio Coil springs attherear. Gas Stroke Delayed action interior lighting. front lamps 9.0:1. kW075hp)DIN at absorbers. Anti'roll bars and direction indicator onthe Rated at129 lgnition switch illumination. Cigarette rcar, wings. Headlamp wipers. Windscreen 5300rpm. Peak torque of273Nm glove lockable lighter. llluminated, (201|b kgm) DIN at3000 wipers withintermittent action set ftor 27.8 compadment. Electrically operated passeager ting. Driver and door mir. rpm. Double overhead camshafts, WHEELSANDTYRES (not Ventilation airfilter oncars top. from the Frve bearing camshaft and crankshaft. rors, electrically adjustable xl5" aluminium with airconditioning). Fabric-lined 57rJ wheels. inside. Wide angle mirror onthe Domeshaped combustion chambers luggage compartment. Luggage 15low-protile, 195/60 VR hGhspeed plugs. view withcentrally located drive/s side door. Dipping rear spark compartment lighting. Tow hooks tyres. Compact spare wheel. percylinder. windows. Four valves Hydrallic mirror. Electrically operated front and rear. Tinted windows allround. Heated rear cam followers. Electronic fuel injecINSTRUMENTATION window locking. Electrically tion. Turbocharger Intercooler. APC Central EXAMPLES OFOPTIONAL (adjustable frontseats heating EQUIPMENT system. Elec'tric motor driven, therwith odometer and trip heated Speedometer quartz onthedrive/s adjust. mostatically controlled radiator fan. withbuilt-in seat). Steplessly meter. lachometer pressure gauge. ablebackest 9OO canbe rake. Front seat head TheSaab Cabriolet oilcooler Can berunonfuelofany clock. Turbocharger gauge. forheight. equipped with;Airconditioning. rating between 91and 98 restraiflts, adjustable octane Fuel Coolant temperature Drive/s seat cushion adjustable for lvletallic Daintwork. RoN, and also onlead-free fuel. Fuel gauge. Warning larnps lortheseat 63 litres. and slope. Headrests inthe tank capacit belts, handbrake, lowbrake fluid level, height pockets back seat. intherear battery charge, lowfuel Storage oil pressure, TRANSMISSION level, rear window heater, rear fog beam and lights, high headlamp wheel Front drive. The engine, clutch, direction indicators. gearbox and differential areintegrated intoa compact unit.Frve. TUGGAGE CO]IIPARITMNT gearbox. speed manual Hydraulically VOLUMES The actuated, single dry'plate clutch. reduction between theengine and 12.8 cuft.(364 dm3). place driven wheels takes inthree primary gearbox stages; drive, and WEIGXTS final drive. The homokinetic universal Kerb weight approx. 2910-2960 lb joints inthedrive shafts areperma. (1315-1340 ks). nently lubricated. lvax. totalweight 3790lb(1720 kg). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 V 60Ahbattery. tu1ax. aftemator 704 0070W odpd of 930W at14V 80A oncars withfactory'fitted air 1.4kWBreakerconditioning). Starter less eleclronic ignition system. STEERING PERFORMANCE (205 km/h). Top speed of 125mph fromrestto 60 mphin Acceleration (to100km/hin8.7 8.2seconds secon0sl. R'ELCONSUMPTION

F.$st|tor Car&Gl Consumption Emrry Power.assisted. Rack ardpinion Act1976lc.eit f.it inl. gear. steering Jointed and telescopic steering column, withcylindrical sheet metal bellows. lmpact-absorbing perforated cage below the sheet steel 3.7turns steering wheel. lock to lock. kerb to kerb, Turning circle diameter, 33ft10in(10.3 m).

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Dual-circuit, diagonally splitbrake sys- lmperial temwith vacuum servo. Selladjusting mph disc brakes Ventilated discs 56 allround. 75mph wheels. The handbrake onthefront acG mechanically onthefront discs, tlrban pads-semi-metallic Asbestos-f ree at 90km/h 120k.r|/h thefront and organic attherear.

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publication. specificaediting The technical I Allparticulars and illustrations inthis brochure are based onthespecification ofthe carvalid atthe date ofthelinal ofthe pleaseconsultyourSaabdealer. prior Note that some equipmentvaryfrom marketto thenextand may bealtered without notice. Forfurther information, tions and one of thepictures inthebrochure may show cars fitted withoptional extra equipment. to thecontrary lAll cars Kingdom andAustralia areequipped withright hand drive, unless specjfically ordered soldin theUnited 17

Saab-Scania holds a leading position in the hansport and communication fi elds. The Group's technical know-how has been developed since the turn ofthe century. Its products can be found on the road, in the air and in space. Vabis !1,as suppl_ying factorymade vehicles as lar backas 1897.Scaniainiroduced its first passengercar vi.ith the griIfin on the bonnet-in 1901. first truck followed in

1902and the first bus in 1911. 'aircraf ProdLlctionof t started in the ear$ 1930s. In the automotive and aerospacesectors,Saab-Scaniais product proeram currently comprises passengercars, trucks and buses,commercial and military aircraft, satellites and missiles. Outside the transport technologr and communication sectors,Saab-Scania also suppliesadvanced products and systems in eleclronics, opticsand precision mechanics, as well as systemsfor ener$/ recovery and heating.

In 19B5,Saab-Scania had sales ofabout SEK32 billion, with 47,000 employees. During the period 1981to 1985,Saab-Scania had capital expenditures toialing approximatelySEK15.2billion.Ofthis amounT, )ht\ b.y olulon was invested in property, plant and equipment and SEK8.3 billion in researchand development. Capital expenditures in 1985 amouDtcd to SEK4.4 billion, or 13.8percent ofsales.

proclrr<1s Saab-Scania's irre .onccntratcd in well-defined irusinessareas:hieh perfdrm ance passengercars, trucks ii)r heavytransportand air
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Saab-Scania's company s5,rnbol represents sound technical know-horv, long hadition and broad-based experience,

This concentration in expansive rnarket seghents, combined rvith substantial in\.estmentsin newproducts, has borne li'rrit. SaabScania today holds a leadinq position in the field of specialized hansport technologJz.

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I Thrce product )incsof'Saab cars arc nranuf ilctured- the Saa[) 9000.Saabl)00 The an.l Saab90. ralinqsol the enqines po\\'ering the clifli:rent mocielsvarv fi'om the 175hp I)IN developed by the ttrbocharged 16-\'a1r'c cngine to the 100hp DIN ol lhe (a.burettor enqine. Note that thc nlo.lcl rairqc rrtat' r'ary betl'een rlillcrcnt laarkets.

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