Saab 9000
| Saab 9000 | |
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1994–1997 Saab 9000 CD sedan
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saab (General Motors) |
| Production | 1984 – 6 May 1998 |
| Assembly | Sweden: Trollhättan Finland: Uusikaupunki (1984–1991) |
| Designer |
Björn Envall Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan (CD) 5-door liftback (CC, CS) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Type Four platform |
| Related |
Alfa Romeo 164 Fiat Croma Lancia Thema |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed F25 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm (105.2 in) |
| Length | CC: 4,620 mm (181.9 in) CD 4,782 mm (188.3 in) CS: 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 1,763 mm (69.4 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,410–1,475 kg (3,109–3,252 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Saab 9-5 |
The Saab 9000 is an executive car that was produced by the Swedish company Saab from 1984 to 1998. Representing the company's foray into the executive car scene, it was developed as a result of the successes of the turbocharged 99 and 900 models. The 9000 remained in production until it was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in late 1997, although a some final cars were produced into 1998.
Saab designed the 9000 as part of the Type Four platform in conjunction with the Italian automaker Fiat Automobiles. Fiat retailed similar derivative versions as the more basic Fiat Croma, the luxury-themed Lancia Thema, and the sports-oriented Alfa Romeo 164. Unlike the 164, which shares only the chassis, the Croma and Thema are outwardly similar to the 9000. As such, much of the bodywork appeared interchangeable between the 9000, Croma and Thema; for example, the doors. However, because Saab fitted heavier side impact protection they will not fit. Also the front of the Saab is radically different from the Italian siblings due to the much improved crash protection. Only seven different parts are actually interchangeable. The 9000's body was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and Saab designer Björn Envall.
Despite being shorter overall than the 900, the 9000 had a longer wheelbase and greater interior space, and was the first Saab vehicle imported to the United States to be classed as a "large car" by the EPA.
The 9000 was launched to the motoring press at a conference at Kolmården Game Park on 24 May 1984. This original model was a five-door liftback, sharing much of its appearance and bodywork with the Type Four platform relatives—the Fiat Croma and Lancia Thema. Drag resistance for the original model is Cd 0.34, very competitive for the time. Later in 1987 for model year 1988, Saab released a sedan variant of the 9000 known as the CD. This was followed by the 1991 release of a partially redesigned five-door liftback for the 1992 model year, known as the CS. At the release of the CS, the original liftback variant was retrospectively designated CC to differentiate it from the newer version, which it continued to sell alongside in some markets as an entry-level model.
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