NEW SAAB 900 S TURBO COUPE
Priced at $24,500, Saab Blends Value and Turbo Performance in Lowest Priced Model Twenty years ago, Saab caused a sensation in the automotive marketplace with the acclaimed Saab 99 Turbo. For the first time, the "exotic" technology of turbocharging was available in a practical package at a reasonable price. Saab had established a milestone in automotive history by producing the first successful application of the variable-boost turbocharger for a small-displacement engine in an affordable, versatile automobile. That first Saab 99 Turbo was acclaimed both for its dynamic performance and useful three-door hatchback functionality. In the same vein as the original, Saab introduces the 1998 Saab 900 S Turbo Coupe, priced at a remarkable $24,500 with the full-boost exhilaration of a potent 185-hp 2.0L turbocharged dual-cam four-cylinder engine. With zero-to-60-mph acceleration in under 7 seconds, the Saab 900 S Turbo excels as a sports car, but also offers unparalleled roominess, versatility and practicality. The 1998 Saab 900 S Turbo Coupe will be a limited commemorative edition designed to bring the many benefits of turbocharging to a wider range of Saab buyers. A turbocharged engine utilizes an exhaust-driven air pump to push more fuel and air into the engine than would be possible through normal aspiration. The result is Saab Cars USA, Inc. an economical engine that acts conventionally under light throttle, but quickly develops extra muscle when needed as the blades spin faster and pump in energy-laden compressed air. In addition to quicker acceleration and improved passing power, a turbocharged engine provides lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions compared to naturally aspirated engines with the same power output. While other manufacturers had originally designed turbochargers to increase their cars' high-speed potential, Saab took a different approach. Saab tuned the turbo to provide stronger low-end torque and power on demand from a fuel-efficient, small-displacement engine. Ecopower Technology is Intelligent Alternative - Buy The Saab 900 Here Saab's Turbo engine technology is collectively termed Ecopower. Each Saab Ecopower engine features four valves per cylinder with a center-located spark plug and direct ignition, intercooled turbocharger, Saab Trionic electronic engine management, preheated oxygen sensor and a catalytic converter positioned close to the engine for quick warm-up for optimum emissions performance. The 32-bit processor of the award-winning Saab Trionic system helps keep the exhaust emissions exceptionally low. The low-inertia, full-boost turbocharger ensures an aggressive torque curve and strong acceleration, with boost pressure monitored by Saab's Automatic Performance Control (APC). Saab turbochargers, with water-cooled bearings and maintenance-free operation, are an integrated part of the engine, and are designed to last the life of the vehicle. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Saab 900 S Turbo Coupe, featuring a new hydraulically actuated clutch for ease of use and smoother operation. The hydraulic clutch system helps provide smooth, precise shifting action, and is entirely self-adjusting. An electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with three driver-controlled shift modes - sport, normal and winter - is optional. The Saab 900 S Turbo Coupe qualifies as Saab's lowest priced car, but its list of standard equipment is far from entry-level. In addition to sporty 15-inch light-alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, the 900 S is equipped with a lengthy list of standard features including power windows and locks, CFC-free air conditioning and remote locklalarm. The sophisticated alarm system includes an engine-immobilizing feature, intrusion sensors for the doors, hood and hatch and a glass-breakage sensor. Upholstery for the Saab 900 S Turbo Coupe is an attractive luxury velour in Taupe or Charcoal, depending on the exterior color. For maximum comfort and optimal driving position, the steering column adjusts telescopically, front safety belts are height adjustable, the driver's seat features a variable lumbar support and the front seats are heated. The premium sound system is an 80-watt AM/FM/cassette stereo with six speakers and power antenna. Options include leather upholstery and a power glass sunroof. Optional Mica metallic paints - including new Cosmic Blue, Green Silver and Golden Sand - are available at no additional charge. Saab drivers typically lead active lifestyles. The Saab's 40/100 split-folding rear seat has a pass-through opening behind the center armrest, and folds down partially or fully. With a simple push of a release button, the rear crossbeam folds down with the seatbacks to fully open the rear area for maximum hauling capacity of a cavernous 49.8 cubic feet. The roomy Saab 900 Coupe shares the same platform as the 900 five-door, and therefore has the same generous passenger space. Designated a "Mid-size" car by the EPA, the spacious Saab 900 Coupe or five-door accommodates five adults. Rear seat passengers can enter and exit the 900 Coupe with ease, courtesy of doors that are nearly nine inches wider than the five-door 900 model. High Performance Includes Safety Engineering - Buy The Saab 900 Here A high-performance car should offer a high degree of driving excitement, but not at the expense of occupant protection. Every Saab has been engineered with an extremely high level of passive and active safety. If a collision does occur, the Saab 900 Coupe includes a lengthy list of standard safety features to help minimize the chance of injury. Such passive safety items include dual air bags, ABS, lap and shoulder safety belts and head restraints in all five seating positions (optional rear seat center head restraint}, side-impact reinforcement, the innovative rear "Saab Safeseat" and Saab's renowned safety cage construction with front and rear crumple zones. To reduce damage to the car in a low-speed collision, the Saab 900 uses industry-leading 5-mph self-restoring bumpers. Daytime running lights are another proven accident-prevention device, making the vehicles more visible to other drivers during daytime hours. With the rear seat in its locked upright position, the unique "Saab Safeseat" design integrates special crossbeams under the seat and at the top of the rear seatback. The sturdy upper crossbeam not only provides a cross-car reinforcement in the even of a side collision, but also anchors the rear headrests and three lap-and-shoulder safety belts. The "Saab Safeseat" complements the Saab 900's side impact protection, which has been strengthened for 1998 with modifications to the cross beams located in the doors and additional reinforcements to the A- and B-pillars. DISTINCTIVE 1998 SAAB 900 LINE OFFERS HIGHEST The Saab 900 may be a single model name, but it represents a diverse range of sporty automobiles that is unmatched for sheer versatility. From the sleek Saab 900 Convertible to the sporty turbocharged 900 Coupe and roomy 900 five-door, few cars satisfy so many car buyers' individual priorities and requirements. For 1998, Saab adds a commemorative edition 900 S Turbo Coupe, updates the 900 line's appearance with body-colored front and rear bumpers and adds several mechanical and safety improvements. Engine - Buy The Saab 900 Here Celebrating twenty years of turbocharged Saabs, the 1998 Saab 900 S Coupe receives a 185-hp 2.0L Turbo engine as standard equipment. This is a limited production model, specially priced at $24,500. Saab's first turbocharged production car in North America was the 1978 Saab 99 Turbo, a sporty three-door that pioneered the practical use of turbocharging for an everyday automobile. Previously, turbos had been reserved for race cars and high-priced exotic sports cars to increase the car's high-speed potential. Saab took a different approach. The Saab 99 Turbo created a sensation in the auto industry because it used an adjustable-boost turbo tuned to provide stronger low-end torque and power on demand from a fuel-efficient, small-displacement engine. Amenities - Buy The Saab 900 Here The commemorative edition 1998 Saab 900 S Turbo Coupe continues the tradition of providing the many advantages of a turbocharger in a value-priced package. Features found on every 900 S - such as heated seats, alloy wheels, power windows and door locks, front and rear fog lights, cruise control, and 80-watt AM/FM/cassette stereo with six speakers, Weather Band and power antenna - are often additional cost options on other cars, or may not be available at all. Other features include CFC-free air conditioning, front safety belt height adjustment, telescoping steering column, adjustable driver's lumbar support and remote lock/alarm. The sophisticated alarm system includes an engine-immobilizing feature, intrusion sensors for the doors, hood and hatch and a glass-breakage sensor on the Coupe and five-door. Transmission - Buy The Saab 900 Here All Saab 900s with a five-speed manual transmission benefit from a new hydraulically actuated clutch for ease of use and smoother operation. The hydraulic clutch system helps provide smooth, precise shifting action, and is entirely self-adjusting. An electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with three driver-controlled shift modes - sport, normal and winter - continues to be an option for all Saab 900 models. Ecopower Engine Technology : Turbocharged for Efficiency - Buy The Saab 900 Here In addition to the Saab 900 S Turbo Coupe, all of the 900 SE models - Coupe, Convertible and five-door - feature Saab's powerful 2.0L Turbo, one of the automaker's Ecopower engines. Ecopower technology achieves both high performance and high fuel economy - hallmarks of all Saab turbocharged engines. Ecopower engines feature four valves per cylinder with center-located spark plug and direct ignition, intercooled turbocharger, Saab Trionic electronic engine management, preheated oxygen sensor and a catalytic converter positioned close to the engine for quick warm-up to optimum operating temperature. The 32-bit processor of the award-winning Saab Trionic system helps keep the exhaust emissions exceptionally low. The low-inertia, full-boost turbocharger ensures an aggressive torque curve and strong acceleration, with boost pressure monitored by Saab's Automatic Performance Control (APC). Saab turbochargers, with water-cooled bearings and maintenance-free operation, are an integrated part of the engine, and are designed to last the life of the vehicle. The Saab 900 S five-door and Saab 900 S Convertible are powered by a 150-hp 2.3L dual-cam naturally aspirated four-cylinder, a smooth, responsive engine matched to either a manual or automatic transmission. Safety Engineering -- Integrated in Every Saab - Buy The Saab 900 Here Saab's commitment to safety goes beyond the crash-test laboratory. Since 1972 , Saab safety engineers have investigated thousands of accidents involving Saabs in Sweden. Crucial information about how Saabs respond in real-world accident situations is continuously integrated into the design and engineering of all Saab cars. Safety is an ever-evolving process at Saab, and the 1998 Saab 900 receives modifications to increase its already renowned crashworthiness. All variants of the 1998 Saab 900, including the 900 Convertible, receive strengthened side-impact protection that already will conform to future European side-impact requirements. The angled steel reinforcing beams in the doors have been strengthened and repositioned to make them better able to absorb impact forces and distribute energy to the safety cage surrounding the interior. Additional impact absorbing material has been added between the outer and inner steel panels of the door, as well as between the doors' structure and the interior door trim. B-pillar reinforcements increase the rigidity of the center roof pillar, further strengthening the Saab's safety cage, and the upper and lower parts of the front A-pillar have also been reinforced. Further protection from side-impact intrusion is provided by the innovative rear "Saab Safeseat." With the rear seat in its locked upright position, the unique "Saab Safeseat" design can be fully appreciated. This design, shared by all Saab 900s, integrates special crossbeams under the seat and at the top of the rear seatback. The sturdy upper crossbeam not only provides a cross-car reinforcement in the even of a side collision, but also anchors the rear headrests and lap-and-shoulder safety belts. In addition, it serves as a bulkhead to protect passengers from shifting cargo in the luggage compartment. Child Safety Seats - Buy The Saab 900 Here The Saab 900 five-door also offers a pair of optional integrated child seats built into the rear seats. Available on either the 900 S or SE, the booster seats are suitable for most children from 3 to 10 years old, weighing between 33 and 80 pounds. The child is properly positioned by the booster seat to be correctly restrained by the car's lap and shoulder belt, and the seat's integral headrest offers further protection. The powerful Saab 900 four-wheel disc brakes, which were increased in size for the 1997 model year, now incorporate the latest generation of ABS electronic control unit by Bosch. A new brake pad design incorporates a clearly audible warning when the thickness of the pads reaches 0.12 inches or less, to warn the driver that the pads should be replaced. All Saabs feature a full complement of active and passive safety equipment, including daytime running lights, dual air bags, three-point safety belts with front pretensioners, anti-lock four-wheel disc brakes and safety cage construction with front and rear crumple zones. Saab's industry-unique "Black Panel" feature allows the driver to illuminate only the speedometer at night. By darkening non-essential instruments, the driver has fewer distractions and can give more attention to the road. Saab 900 SE -World-Class Performance and Luxury - Buy The Saab 900 Here For buyers who prefer a higher equipment level, the Saab 900 SE pampers its occupants with additional luxury features, such as sumptuous leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and manual shift boot, power front seats with three-position driver's memory, power sliding glass sunroof, Automatic Climate Control (ACC), and an 80-watt stereo system with 80-watt subwoofer and eight speakers. Also, a multi-function trip computer calculates distance-to-empty, average fuel use, average speed and additional information. Turbo Engine - Buy The Saab 900 Here The Turbo engine in the Saab 900 SE transforms the luxury family hatchback into an aggressive performance sedan - on demand. The 185-hp 2.0L Saab four-cylinder Turbo engine delivers a potent match of torque and horsepower, while a standard rear spoiler, lowered sport chassis and 16-inch high-performance tires mounted on "Viking Aero" three-spoke alloy wheels help deliver the car's performance potential to the road. Some car shoppers prefer sports car performance, while others place a higher priority on roominess and cargo-carrying capacity. The Saab 900 does it all; it's a sports sedan that makes no sacrifice on utility. Not only can the 900 SE reach 60 mph in less than 7 seconds with its potent Turbo engine, but it can haul almost 50 cubic feet of cargo by folding down the rear seat. The roomy Saab 900 Coupe and five-door are designated by the EPA as "Mid-size," which gives Saab an advantage in interior room over its many compact-sized competitors. Saab 900 Convertible Engineered in Sweden For All Climates - Buy The Saab 900 Here Engineered in Sweden, a country better known for harsh winters than balmy summers, the 1998 Saab 900 Convertible is designed for year-round enjoyment. With its triple-layer top up or down and featuring a comprehensive list of standard equipment, the four-passenger Saab 900 Convertible delivers value and driving exhilaration any time of year. No competitor can match the Saab 900 Convertible's surprising utility, starting with a unique fold-down rear seatback that sets a new standard for storage capacity among soft-top cars. With the rear seat unlocked and folded forward, and the top raised, a pass-through opening to the trunk accommodates the necessities of an active lifestyle, such as skis or snow boards. Getting to the ski slopes, or just to the grocery store following a winter storm, won't present a problem either. The front-wheel-drive Saab's renowned foul-weather driveability plus standard heated front seats, ensures motoring in confidence and comfort in sleet, snow or sunshine. Convertible - Buy The Saab 900 Here Saab Convertibles have always been assembled on a dedicated production line. Because they are engineered and factory-built as true convertibles, Saab 900 soft-tops boast an immediate advantage in the areas of structural integrity and quality. Rather than "chop" the top off a coupe, the Saab Convertible has been engineered and factory-built as a true open-top car. Unlike conversions, every inch of the 900 Convertible's chassis has been optimized to compensate for the lack of a hard roof structure. For example, Saab engineers added heavy reinforcements at crucial stress points, such as the base of the windshield and the door sill, and the car's A pillars are formed by a continuous G-shaped member that runs from the windshield header, down the door hinge post and into the sill. These designs add to an already rigid chassis, without adding weight. Environmentally Friendly Paint Shop Offers Colorful Choices - Buy The Saab 900 Here All metallic paint finishes for 1998 Saab are now water-based, thanks to a new 380,000-sq.-ft. paint shop at the Trollhattan, Sweden factory. Water-based paints significantly reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds, compared with solvent-based paints. Several new Mica-metallic paints grace the Saab 900 color palette for 1998, including elegant Green Silver, sporty Cosmic Blue, rich Copper Bronze and Golden Sand, a light metallic gold. For 1998, all Mica metallic paint finishes, which contain a high metallic flake content that diffuses reflected light, producing a deeper luster and richer color, are available at no additional charge to Saab buyers. In addition, eye-catching Monte Carlo Yellow and dark Amethyst Violet continue to be available exclusively for the Saab 900 Convertible. Other colors for the Saab 900 line include Mica metallic Cayenne Red and Midnight Blue, metallic Scarabe Green and Silver, and solid paints: Cirrus White, Black and sporty Imola Red. Warranty - Buy The Saab 900 Here Like every 1998 Saab, the 900 S Turbo Coupe is backed by Saab's four-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, including 24-hour roadside assistance. In addition, the first maintenance service at 5,000 miles is performed free of charge and all 1998 Saabs are protected by a six-year perforation warranty with no mileage limit. <%%>
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