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by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency EPA). The
EPA has also concluded that the
Saab 9000 offers the best fuel
economy of any model in the
Large Car category.
In addition, the versatility,
value, and European charm
found
in
the most recen t addi
tion to the Saab range, the new
entry-level Saab 9000, combining
utility with superb handling and
road manners, is not available
in
any other automobile priced
below $23,000. Its outstanding
safety record an d full comple
ment
of standard and comfort
features enhance the value of
the
most modestly priced 9000,
which is available as a 5-door
hatch
back
at
a
ma
nufacturer's
suggested retail of $22,895.
For 1991, the 900 and 900S
models benefit from a new 140
horsepower, 2 .1 -liter, naturally
aspirated engine, which provides
improved performance and better
passing power. In today's auto
motive environment
wh
ich is
characterized by si
mi
larity,
Saab's 900 family enjoys a
distinctive identity all its
ow
n .
In terms
of
value, the 900 3-door
hatchback, priced at $18,295, is
the lowest priced imported car in
America equipped with anti-lock
brakes, and a driver's-side air bag
as standard equipment. Head
light wiper/washers are also now
standard
on
every '
91
Saab.
Both Saab 9000 and 900
models are consistently in the
leading ranks of their respective
size classes of real world safety
studies conducted by America's
Highway Loss Data Institute
(HLDI) and the Folksam Insur
ance Company in Saab's Swedish
homeland.
n
fact, Saab 900
4-
door sedans are
the
safest cars in
their size class in the HLDI
report, while Folksam named
the
Saab 9000
the
safest car
in
Sweden.
In owning a Saab, you
can also take pride in knowing
that Saab Cars
USA,
Inc. strives
to be an environmentally
concerned leader as it continues
to research innovative technolo
gies and employ responsible
business practices that respect
the
environment. See page
18
for details.)
In clos
in
g I would like to
take this opportunity to intro
duce
Mr
. Sten Helling
to
you,
recently-appointed President and
C
hi
ef Operating Officer of Saab
Cars USA, Inc., who has worked
for Saab for more than 10 years
and has an extensive import
automotive background. I am
extremely confident in Mr.
Helling's ability to keep your
best interests
in
mind as
he
directs Saab car activities in
the
United States, and together we
e
nt
er
th
e exciting decade that
awaits us. Although a long-time
colleague of mine, perhaps
the
best way that I can describe Sten
to you is by quoting one of your
peers, Patrick
S.
Bolmeyer,
President of the Delaware Valley
Saab Club, who said after
recen tly meeting
him at
the
annual Saab Owner's Conven
tion
in
Sturbridge, Massachu-
3
setts, He
com
es across having
that same quality as
the
rest of
t
he
gang
at
Saab ... just one of
the
guys. For a more detailed
introduction
to
Sterr's qualifica
tions as President and Chief
Operating Officer of this very
special car company, see Page 8.)
He
and I look forward to
travelling into the 1990's with
you, as a member of the distinc
tive Saab family.
With best wishes for a happy
and safe new year.
Robert J Sinclair
Chairman
and
Chief Executive Officer
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VOLUME 28 NUMBER
From the Chairman
Never in Saab's history,
have we had such
impressive products ...
4
The
Readers Write
The
subject is
Saab longevity and
durability
6
Saab Scene
Changing Times and
USA Today praise,
some free advice,
lane change indicators,
and more.
8
Meet Sten Helling -
Saab's new President and
Chief Operating Officer
and
David
J.
Herman
Addresses Automotive
News World Congress
9
New Year Ushers in
The Pinnacle of Saab
Performance
Saab continues to set a
brisk development pace
in
1991
with the
introduction of
its new 200 hp
turbocharged engine.
THE MAGAZINE
FOR
S B OWNERS
Contents
On the Cover
Saab s 900 Turbo Convertible Special Edition,
shown here in Saab s
new
striking Monte Carlo
Yellow is now available in limited quantities.
It
is also
;bown in
new Platana Grey metallic at the
rd Annual Chicago Auto Show (page 11) where
the 900 Turbo Convertible Special Edition
recently made
its
debut.
3
Don t Stick Your Neck
Out by Choosing the
Wrong Head Restraint
A discussion of
whiplash, ways to
help prevent it from
happening to you, and
how Saab has
engineered its cars to
keep you comfortable
and safe.
15
Designing Safe Cars
is More Than
Just Child's Play
Automotive mishaps
claim more lives than
childhood diseases or
other accidents.
Learn
what
Saab has
done to help protect
children from harm.
© COPYRIGHT 1991 by Saab Cars USA Inc Modification Rights Reserved .
8
Breathing Easier
in the Decade
of the Environment
A ventilation air filter
that traps pollen, dust,
soot, and other
airborne particles.
9
Regulate Your
Driving Habi ts
To Save Fuel
There 's no reason
to spend more money
on gasoline than you
have to.
2
The 1990
Barber Saab Series:
Unmodified Engines
That Race to Win
The largest starting
field ever, a clear
champion, and
internally-unmodified
Saab turbocharged
engines performing
flawlessly once more.
23
Vintage Views
Part I
Saab Cars USA Inc.
proudly showcases its
corporate heritage
through its
Headquarters
Collection.
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gin
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P
rais
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ab
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pers onal finan ce
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angin
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,
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C
ar
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ab
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p
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Saab
900
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ith a
su gge
st ed
li
s t pri
ce of
$2 6,2
95, a
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yie l
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the
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Per G
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sam
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et
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drivi
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car
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a larg
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kin g
both
dom e
stic
a
nd im
port
ed m
arq ue
s
in term s
of t
he la t
est
th ree
-year
insu
rance
s tu
dy b
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Hig h
w ay
Lo
ss D a
ta In
stitu t
e,
USA
Tod
ay nam
ed t
he
Sa a
b
9000
am
ong
it s 1
0
Best
car s
in te
rm s o
f
fe w
est a
u to i
njurie
s.
(T he
Saab
9000
is t
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on
ly im
port
seda
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ra te d
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the En
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m e
ntal
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of th is classic
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ufac
tured
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ac tory
in
Sode
nalje
,
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de n.
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19
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m
odel
s onw
ard,
only
Saa b's la
te st,
excep
tion
a
lly fu
el-e f
ficie
nt, 16
-
va
lv e en
gines
w ill
be
asse m
ble d
in th
is p la
nt.
Sa
ab in
tr od
uced
the
16-va
lve en
gine
in
1
985 a
nd ha
s sp e
ci fied
it
exc
lu siv e
ly i
n the
U
.S.
m a
rke t
since
1989
. The
indu
stry n
ow r
ec ogn
iz es
t
hat an
engi
ne w i
th fo
ur
valv
es p e
r cyli
nder
offers
m
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of
the fu
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an
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of
Saa
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a
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et
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S
aa
b
in
sert
sho
win
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hose
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assortm ent of Saab i dentif ied
p
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nd cl
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aab 's
c
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etitiv
ely
pric e
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so ri e
s m
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deal
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m an
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ut
of Left Field
In a recent survey conducted by
Advertising Age
Magazine, identical letters describing real-life prob
lems that a staff member encountered with a one year
old vehicle were sent to
25
automobile companies.
The
idea was simple: to determine when and
how each manufacturer would respond to an owner
in
need,
in
the interest of resolving such a product
concern. What the manufacturers weren't told,
however, was that the survey was really out of left
field, and that the true identity
of th
e reputed con
sumer was the national magazine. Furthermore, the
results were being monitored n the secret survey and
would later
be
published.
Who was the manufacturer to respond first? Saab
Cars USA, Inc., seven days after the let ter was post
marked.
The
Orange, Connecticut-based Consumer
Relations group went so far as to dig up the author's
telephone number, which wasn't included n the
letter, to speed up the response even funher.
To make it easier for you to t lk with our
Consumer Relations staff,
we
now have
this single toll-free number for you to call
from anywhere
n
the United States:
800) 955-9007.
Crossair
Acquires
200th
Saab 340
Recently the Saab
Aircraft Division,
Linkoping, Sweden,
delivered the 200th Saab
340 regional airliner to
Crossair of Switzerland.
This irnponant mile
stone makes Saab the
first new technology
regional airline
manu
facturer to deliver 200
aircraft in the 30 to 40
seat class. More than
100 additional340's
with substantial options
are on the Saab Aircraft
order books. Due to
increased demand, Saab
Aircraft is increasing its
commercial production
by
SO
this year.
Free Advice
for Winter
Driving
For a free copy of
Winter
Motoring a glove
compartment-size
manual offering tips for
safe motoring in chal
lenging, slippery condi
tions, simply visit any of
Saabs 344 U.S. dealers.
New Saab
Facility
Saab officials recently
celebrated a ribbon
cutting ceremony to
open its new parts distri
bution center in Union
City, California, which
will primarily serve Saab
dealers
in
the West and
portions of
the
Central
and Southern Regions.
{Photo y Neudoerf{er/Omni
Saab Club
Activities
Last year's National
Saab Club Convention,
coordinated by the West
Mountain Saab Club
n
Massachusetts, was held
at the Sheraton Inn in
Sturbridge. Technical
sessions including guest
speakers from Saab Cars
USA, Inc., parts swap
ping, concours competi
tion, rallying, new model
drives, Saab customized
raffle gifts, and the
ability to mingle with
Saab enthusiasts from all
comers of the country,
contributed to making
the annual convention a
great success. This year's
convention is scheduled
to take place on August
2, 3, and 4,
1991
at
Crystal Mountain Resort
in Washington State. For
further details, contact
Skip Schott at 20220
8 th Ave.,
S.E.,
Snoho
rnish,Washingron 98290,
or call
(206)
486-1351.
Anyone interested
in joining a local club or
the Saab Club of North
America, may write Club
President Tim Winker,
2416 London Road,
Unit
7
J
Lane
Change .
Indicators
For Safety
900, Duluth, Minnesota
55812-2221, or may
telephone Tim
at
(218)
724-1336 for informa
tion. He is also the
Editor/Publisher of the
popular newsletter,
Nines
which has been
published in various
forms for 20 years.
Lane
Change
Indicators
For Safety
Federal safety standards
require motor vehicles
to be equipped with two
front and two rear tum
signals and side markers.
Saab includes two
additional tum signals
as standard equipment
on every model
it
offers
in
the
United States.
The
lane change indica
tors are located
to
the
rear of each front fender
behind the front wheels
and function together
with the turn signals to
inform not only those to
the front and rear of the
driver's intentions,
but
to also
alen
neighboring
motorists of an impend
ing change of direction.
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Saab conti
nue
s to set a
risk
development pace in 1991
N
w advances and prod
uct features ncor
porated in
ll
99
Saabs demonstrate the
Trollhattan tradition for techno
logical innovation which Saab has
enjoyed for more than forty years.
his heritage is evidenced n the
solid comfort and roadwortbiness
that
drivers enjoy hour after hour
n
Saab s ergonomically designed
cockpit. With the introduction of
its 2.3liter, 16-valve, turbocharged
engine this year, Saab continues
to redefine the balance of power
in its long line of legendary Turbos.
he new
engine
is
standard
equipment in the 99 Saab 9000
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popular 900S model has also join
ed the Saab family for 1991, for
those enthusiasts whose lifestyles
do not need the extra power of
turbocharging, and whose budgets
require that they stay below
the
recently-announced $30,000 luxury
tax range.
In
addition to added product
content and refinements in 1991,
all new Saab owners can alsobenefit
from the security of a 6-year/80,000
mile limited warranty, with bumper-
9
Turbo
Convertible
Special Edition
Saab's n ew Special Edition Convertible sports hand
s
om
e 3-spoke light alloy wheels, high-performing 195/
60 VR 15 ti res, and aggressive lower body fairings,
which give the already-distinctive Saab 900
Tur
bo
Convertible a bold
ne
w
look
while also increasing
its
aerodynamic efficiency. Saab's
new
Special Edition
Convertible also features dual power seats with luxurious
le
ath
er seating surfaces and a leather-wrapped steering
wh
ee l. It is powered by Saab's energetic and efficient
160-hp , 2.0-li ter turbocharged engine.
to-bumper coverage for 3 years/
40,000 miles, and major system
coverage for
the
duration of
the
warranty period. Owners of 1991
Saabs are also automatically en
rolled
in
Saab's Roadside Assis
tance Program, which includes such
roadside services as emergency road
repair and towing, emergency lock
out
assistance, and tire service-
24 hours a day-seven days a week.
bisconvenientSaab service support
program includes trip interruption
protection,
and
provides reim-
bursement for unanticipated lodg
ing, meal, and car rental expenses.
Ambulance
reimbursement is
provided for the owner or a fam
ily member i an ambulance
is
re
quired following an accident.
The best way to experience
all the new advances is to get be
hind
the
wheel of a 1991 Saab.
Visit any of Saab's 344 U.S. deal
ers, who can explain in detail all
of
the
product improvements.
S B
Saab 9 Turbo
Saab
s
pinnacle of performance for
1991 is the Saab 9000 Turbo, which
is
fitted
with the Swedish
automaker's powerful and clean
burning 2.3-liter, turbocharged
engine. Generating 200
hp
and up
to 244-ft-lbs torque, the new en
gine offers improved low-speed
response, mid-range muscle, and
high-speed performance,
making
the 9000 Turbo
the
most aggres
sive
entry
ever offered by Saab.
Th
e Saab 9000 Turbo also benefits
fr
om
a performance
tuned
sport
chassis which includes special 3-
spok
e, alloy wheels and Z-rated,
high speed, 16 tires.
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15
Designing Safe
Cars is
More
Than
Just
Child s Play
Saab safe ty door locks are an import nt
w y
in which Saab design helps to sec
ur
e yo
ur
child s safety.
P
rents know all too well
how inquisitive children
can be and how their natu
ral curiosity sometimes
leads them into trouble. This is
the case with automotive mishaps,
which
claim
more lives than
childhood diseases or any other
type of accident prevalent among
children.
Realizing
the
many mishaps
that can occur in automobiles,
Saab
engineers incorporate numerous
standard safety features into Saab
9000 and 900 passenger cars to
help protect children from harm.
Saab safety door locks are an
important way
in
which Saab de
sign helps to secure your child s
safety.
n
all9000 models and 900
4-door sedans, Saab rear doors are
fitted
with
child safety locks to
prevent children from madvertently
opening them from
the
inside. In
addition, all Saab 9000 s and 900
4-door sedans equipped with elec
trically-operated windows include
a rear window child lock switch
located
on
the front center con
sole to override the electronic con
trol of the rear windows, thereby
making sure children cannot in
advertently open them.
With occupant safety in mind
for children and adults alike, Saab
engineers have generously placed
impact-absorbing padding through
out
every Saab interior-including
front
seat
backs, door panels,
headliner, instrument panel,-and
every
99
Saab now includes rear
head restraints as standard equip
ment. Noticeably absent in Saab
cars are rough edges and comers
on which children may be apt to
hurt themselves. Saab engineers
have chosen to create an interior
environment comprised of smooth,
rounded surfaces. Saab door handles
are flat and recessed to avoid
tempting shapes, or
most
impor
tantly, to obviate the hard, pro
truding edges
of
conventional door
handles that can be a danger to
children. In emergency situations,
such attention to detail
not
only
safeguards children
but
adults as
well.
Soft storage pockets
in
the
front-seat backrests offer a con
venient place for children s comic
or coloring books or small toys
without cluttering
the
passenger
space. All Saab doors also include
practical and abundant storage
pockets which can accommodate
a child s necessities on any trip.
Saab 9 models have added stor
age space in their roomy center
consoles; the lid of which can be
folded back to serve rear passen
gers as a small tray and beverage
holder, devoid of rough edges.
he
900 includes cup-holder provisions
on the inside of the glovebox door.
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Saab engineers incorporate numerous standard
safety features into Saab 9000 and 900 passenger
cars to help prote t children from harm.
Further standard amenities
on
the Saab 9000 which can add to a
child's comfort and enjoyment in
clude rear-seat reading lamps, which
are ideal
for
children who want to
read or draw
at
night, and a thickly
padded fold-down armrest which
not only provides improved rear seat
comfort,
but
has
been
known
to
serve
as
a divider for sibling rivals,
or can even be enjoyed as a small
game table. Both Saab 9000's and
900's include a console-mounted
rear ashtray to ensure that candy
wrappers and other litter are dis
posed of properly.
The generous size
and
wide
opening angles of
ll
doors facili
tate helping children in and out
of Saab cars. Adults needing
to
position toddlers
in
car seats will
appreciate Saab's extra roominess
and easy accessibility. In addition,
the low lift-height and flat floor
of Saab cargo areas make loading
and safely securing strollers, play
pens, toys, or
other
children's ne
cessities (plus luggage), a simple
task while not encroaching
on
valuable passenger space, and the
Saab 9000 is the only car in its
class to be rated as a Large Car
by EPA
The
EP h s
also
concluded
that the Saab 9000 offers the best
fuel economy of any model in the
Large Car category.
All Saab 900 hatchbacks and
sedans offer
the
practicality of a
fold-down rear seat,
while
Saab
9000 hatchbacks feature a folding
60/40 split rear seat for increased
family-use versatility. Saab 9000
and 900 hatchback models,
with
their rear seats folded down, boast
56.5 cubic feet of cargo space.
Further, all 1991 Saab cars
are equipped with three-point safety
The
wide
opening angles and size of
Saab doors
make it
extremely easy for
occupants to get
in
and
out
ofSaab
cors. n addition,
all
side doors are
fitted
with
courtesy
light
s in 9000
mod
els. Whenever a door is open, the
ground below
it
is
illuminated; a red
warning light is visible to the rear
at
the same time.
n all
9000 models and 900 4-door
sedans, Saab rear doors are fitted
with
c
hild
safety locks to prevent
children from inadvertantly opening
them
from the inside.
n
Saab 900
hat
chback models,
the
back seat can be folded down quickly and
s
impl
y to convert
the
ordinary luggage compartment into a cavernous, easily
accessible cargo
bay
having a completely flat floor.
belts
at
all outboard seating posi
tions as standard equipment.
The
Swedish automaker recognizes that
when
properly worn, seat belts re
duce the risk of serious occupant
injury, and therefore designs its seat
belt systems to
provide a high de
gree of comfort and convenience.
In
addition, Saab recommends
that
infants and
small
children
be protected in the
event
of col
lision or a sudden
stop with
a
suitable safety seat, and includes
details for
the
proper
us
e of
such
seats in its 9000 and 900
Owner s
Manuals.
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Enhance Your
Child s Security
and
dd
to
Your
Convenience.
First Aid Kit
• Contains scissors
1
bandages, topical
ointments and
otner
first aid items
• Approved by
the
American Red Cross
02
79117
Storage Box
• Keeps small, loose items contained
• Attaches easily with velcro to the
side of
the
luggage
compartment
9000 5 dr
86 02
74 233
9000 4 dr
89
02 43 915
900 3
dr 81
02 74 225
900 2/4 dr Sedans 02 74 217
Cargo
Net
• Steel
mesh
design keeps cargo and
pets in place
• Can be easily folded down or
removed
when
not n use
9000 5 dr 86
(
mount
s behind rear seats) 02 43 840
900 3 dr
81
(mounts in rear headrest brackets)
02 43 493
Installation
kit
for 900 models
without
rear head restraints 02 43 501
Horizontal Cargo Net
• Elastic net for installation to the
floor of luggage compartment
• Fastens to the luggage compartment
tie-down rings
9000 5 dr
86
02 44 343
Vertical Cargo Net
• Elastic net for installation tO the
right
trunk
wall
• Holds shopping bags and
other
lightweight items in place
• Easy
to
attach and remove
9000 5dr
86
02 44 335
All Saab dealers market parts
and accessories to enhance your
child s security and add
to
your
convenience and recreational
pleasure. These items include a
Red Cross-approved First Aid
Kit, fire extinguisher, cargo and
Fire Extinguisher
• Uses smothering Halon gas that
leaves
no
residue
and
will
not
damage electrical componen ts
• Mounting bracket included
9000 All, 900 All 02 02 515
Leather Protector
• Conditions leather upholstery
• Helps keep leather clean
and
supple
02 02 523
Cargo
Mat
• Protects
the
cargo area carpet
• Made of black rubber for durability
and easy cleaning
9000 4 dr 89 02 43 428
9000 5 dr 86 02 72 179
900 3 dr 81 02 128
Bike Holder
• Secures bicycle in upright position
• Adjustable
to
accommodate a variety
of types and sizes
• Use with basic rack
900 All Sedans 02 74 126
17
floor
mats
to protect your
trunk from dirt and other road
debris and protect your car s
interior from spills, and cargo
netting and storage boxes to
safely secure other necessities
for your child.
Warning Triangle
• Signals oncoming cars that yours is
disabled
• Reflective material
• Collapsible/Storage case included
Set of 3) 02 11 565
Waste Basket
• Fits underneath
the
front
seat
• Concealed
but
easy
to
reach
• Easy
to
remove for emptyi ng
Fits 900 s prior
to
1990
(exce
pt
with passive belts) 02 45 183
Bulk Luggage Carrier
• Attaches easily to basic roof rack for
convenient transport of large, bulky
items
9000 AU, 900 AU Sedans 02 81 204
Bike Holder
• Securely grips bicycle by seat and
handlebars
• Allows for easy adjustment for bikes
of different types and sizes
9000 All, 900 All Sedans 02 81196
Basic Roof Rack
900
9000
02 81 709
02
72195
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Regulate Your riving Habits
To
Save
Fuel
There's no reason to spend
more money on gasoline than you
have to, despite
the
current climb
in fuel prices
nat
ionwide. According
to Saab engineers, there are proven
ways to
put
a chunk of your gaso
line dollars back
in
your pocket.
All you need is a willingness
to observe-and perhaps change
your routine driving habits and
pay close attention to your car's
shift indicator light, which
in
the
case of Saab, is standard equip
ment on
all
1991
Saab 9000 and
900 models with manual trans
missions.
Tests conducted by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA) and Saab comparing 10 Saabs
with shift lights and 10 identical
Saabs without, confirm there is
savings to be gained.
The
average
improvement during the official
EPA City driving cycle was more
than nine percent.
The
shift indicator system
installed on all Saab 9000 and 900
models with manual transmissions
monitors signals from five points
on the
engine and transmission.
The
most important data is en
gine speed and load and the posi
tion of the accelerator pedal.
The
system includes an indicator lamp
which is located on
the
instru
me
nt panel and signals the driver
to shift up.
When the engine speed
is
high
compared to the position
of the
accelerator pedal, the shift indi
cator lamp signals that you can
get
the
same performance from
less fuel by shifting upward to the
next higher gear. After using the
light for a period of time, drivers
soon learn
to
shift instinctively
at this optimum point.
Shifting
with
the indicator
Seven Ways
to Maximum Fuel conomy
Maintain proper tire infla
ti
on
pressure (see your
Owner s nual or tire
info
rm
ati
on
lab
el)
.
2
Don
't let
th
e engine
warm
up by idling. Rather, drive
off as soon as possible.
3 Drive smoothly and conse
r-
vatively. Follow your upshift
light i your manual trans
mission -eq
ui
pped Saab has
one and observe the posted
speed limit.
4 Use a well-kno
wn
brand of
detergent gasoline. Regular
grade is fine
unl
ess your SPG
or accessory
T
unin
g Kit -
light does not entail a loss of power,
and it demonstrates how you can
save fuel
by
merely changing your
shifting habits even if your car
does no
t have a shift indicator
light. Shift into a higher gear sooner
than you normally would and use
fifth gear as much as possible to
stretch your fuel, and your dollars.
Further fuel saving may
be
gained by maintaining your car
according to the manufacturer's
prescribed
service
schedule.
Maintenance and tune up details
can be found in
th
e vehicle owner's
manual, which includes other
important information which can
help maximize mileage su
ch
as
correct tire pressures, recommen
d-
ed lubricants, and car care tips. A
properly maintained vehicle will
not
only offer better
fue
l economy,
but lower exhaust emissions as
well.
equipped Turbo requires
higher octane, pre
mium
fuel.
5
Keep y
our
car clean, includ -
ing the front of the radiator
which
can collect bugs,
leaves, or other road debris.
6 Leave your ski rack
at home
wh
en you
ar
e not using
it
.
And eliminate unnecessary
weight by removing from
your trunk anything that
you don't nee
d.
7
Follow your vehicle's
pr
e-
scribed maintenance sched
ule, because dir
ty
filters and
contaminated oil reduce
efficiency.
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T
hank
s to
th
e pres
ti
ge of
th
e Barb
er
Saab Pro Series and
its at t
end
antmed
ia coverage, 1990 champion Rob Wilson {green
19) signed a co
ntra
ct
with
a frontline
In
dy
Lights te
am fo
r 1991. Success
th
ere
will likely
res
ul
t
in
a move to the crown
of
American
motor
s
ports
the CART G Indycar Series. pho to by Sidell Tilghman)
e 1990 Barber Saab Pro
Series was a roaring suc
cess on circuits from
Tampa to Topeka, and
West Palm Beach
to
Portland.
Completing its fifth season,
the
series played to impressive audi
ences, had
its largest starting
fields ever, and received excellent
tel
evision
coverage
via
ESPN.
London-based New Zealander Rob
Wilson clinched
the
championship
and the 100,000 Career Enhance
ment Award by winning six of
the 12 races. He also set a record
for number of pole positions won
in a season with seven.
Right from the start, Wilson
made it
clear that
he
was
the
man
to beat. He
won
the opener
in
Miami, finished third
n the
next
race
at
Road Atlanta, then won
the
next four races
n
a row to
build a huge points cushion heading
into
the
second half of
the
season.
The first contender to
try
to
chip away at Wilson's lead was
John Bigham of California. Dubbed
the
Loan Arranger (Bigham had
to borrow
the
money from his
mother for
the
race), he took
the
pole and
the
win
at
Watkins Glen
to become the first American to
drive into a 1990 Barber Saab vic-
tory circle. Englishman Johnny
Robinson was
next to give Wilson
a go, winning
his
second race of
the year (Road
Atlanta
was his
first)
in the
Red Lion (Hotels)
Challenge at Sears Point. 'fllen Steve
Cameron
another native New
Zealander, took his
turn
n
the
spotlight
with
a pole-to-podium
win at Portland.
But t was all for naught. By
rotmd lO at Road America in
Au
gust, all Wilson had to do was
finish no worse than fifth to snag
the title and the 100,000 Career
Award-
which
is exactly what he
did. Almost forgotten in the hoopla
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arber S .AB
Pro Series
Date Event Television
Coverage
March3
South Florida Fairground ESPN
West Palm Beach Florida
April7 Miami Street Circuit ESPN
Miami Florida
April
28 RoadAtlanta Race Circuit
TBA
Atlanta Georgia
May 27 LimeRockPark ESPN
Lime Rock Connecticut
June2
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
ESPN
Lexington Ohio
June 16
New
Orleans Street Circuit
ESPN
New Orleans Louisiana
June3
Watkins Glen International ESPN
Watkins Glen New York
July 2
Laguna Seca Raceway
ESPN
Monterey California
July28
Portland International Raceway
ESPN
Portland Oregon
August25 RoadAmerica Racetrack TBA
Elkhart Lake Wisconsin
September 22
Road
America Racetrack ESPN
Elkhart Lake Wisconsin
October 13 Del Mar Fairgrounds Circuit
ESPN
Del Mai California
Note: This schedule
is
tentative.
All li
sted dates are
wi t
h IMSA GTP.
was John Tanner of Virginia. He
drove brilliantly in the rain
to
his
first victory and pretty
much
laid
claim to the unofficial-but-note
worthy title of the Highest Ranked
American Driver for
the
year.
onto his race car s nose cone, thanks
to a late-race collision with a loose
wheel from a different late-race
crashee. It was a graphic example
of the skill Wilson had shown
2
throughout the season.
And the last race of the year
at Del Mar? Oh, just the
usual-
Wilson led flag-to-flag from the
pole.
No
doubt, Wilson headed for
the
big time.
A pleasant surprise this year
was
the
debut of Robert Arnren
of Jarna Sweden. The young Swedish
Formula 3 driver, along with his
friend Tony Lelvo of Tamrnisaari,
Finland, entered the last
two
races
of
the
year and they both made
quite an impression: Arnren finished
in second place in each race, and
Lelvo had a four and a lOth. They,
like Robinson, look to be strong
contenders for the championship
in 1991.
Next year the series prom
ises to be even more in the spot
light as the premier international
open-wheel training series. Step
ped-up overseas press coverage and
an increasing number of foreign
drivers who are making a name
for themselves here in the States
are giving the series credibility
unmatched by other single-spec
series. Wilson, the first foreign
born champion in the five-year
history of Barber Saab racing, will
make a perfect series ambassador.
The
race-prepared but inter
nally-unmodified stock Saab
tur
bocharged engines performed
flawlessly once again, enabling the
Barber Saab program to
do
what
no other series does-provide close
and exciting racing but remain tre
mendously affordable for up-and
coming professional road racers.
S B
Though the championship
was already decided, the next race
at Tampa was exciting neverthe
less.
t not
only rained again, and
Robinson won his third race to
secure championship runner-up
honors (and set the record for Win
from the Lowest Grid Position-
7th), but Wilson finished ninth on
the tricycle. Okay, not a real trike,
but boy, did he hear the cheers
after he finished-no, raced-the last
four laps on three wheels. Wilson
had folded his left front wheel over
1990 Champion Rob Wilson clinched the
seri
es title here
at
Road America.
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in
Saab's case,
the
palette was lim
ited to green.
The
Headquarters
92 received
some
cosmetic atten
tion n Sweden,
and
was reup
holstered using materials
which
were supplied through
the
Saab
engineering department in
Trollhattan.
The
de Luxe designation, by
the
way, signifies that the car was
fi
t
ted
with a chrome grille, chrome
hubcaps, front and rear bumpers,
aod two
windshield wipers. Es
sentially all 92s enjoyed the ad
vantage of
this
equipment.
The
92's
most
recent public
appearance was
at the
annual Saab
Club Convention
in
Sturbridge,
Massachusetts where
it
was
not
only
displayed,
but
driven by a
few club members. Needless
to
say,
it
once again made
quite
a
hit.
956 Saab Sonett
Super Sport
On page 118 of Bjorn-Eric Lindh's
definitive Saab reference,
The First
o
Years
of
Saab Cars
(available
through Saab dealers, part
number
02
78
648
,
there is a set of period
photographs
which
shows a mag
nificent red
Sonett
Super Sport.
That
vehicle
now
resides
in
Or
ange, Connecticut, and
s
the crown
jewel of
the
Saab Cars USA, Inc.
Headquarters Collection.
During
the
1950's, standard
Saab sedans proved
quite
success
ful
in
competition
in
and around
Sweden. It was soon realized,
however,
that
if Saab was going
to
participate in international events
throughout
Europe,
something
more would be needed.
That
something took the form of
the
Sonett Super Sport, unveiled
at the
1956 Stockholm
Motor
Show.
The Sonett Super Sport, of-
ten
referred to today as Sonett I
or
the
Sonett
prototype, is a fi-
berglass-bodied,
two
seater built
on
a semi-monocoque chassis. It
utilized various standard Saab 93
components, and to improve weight
distribution,
the
complete power
train was turned around, resulting
in the
three-speed gearbox being
mounted
ahead of
the
engine. A
high-performance version of
the
three-cylinder,
two
-stroke Saab 93
engine was fitted, producing 57.5
horsepower.
The
Sonett was campaigned
in
Swedish racing competition dur
ing 1957, and participated in vari
ous demonstration events. Unfor
tunately,
when the
competition
rules for
the
1958 season were
announced
, provisions to allow
modified production models
with
racing engines were included, there
by nullifying the very concept of
the
Sonett Super Sport. The car,
therefore,
never entered
series
production.
There were
only six Saab
Sonett Super Sports produced, and
Saab Cars USA s Tec
hn i
col
Training Manager, John Mo ss
(left , along
with
Sales Training
Manager, Ar
sey Miller (se
at
ed)
and the Sonett Super Sport-
number 2 of six originals
produced by 1956. Only five
examples exist today. John and
Arsey both assist in maintaining
the Headquarters
Coll
ection.
23
the example in t
he
Headquarters
Collection is car
number 2.
Since
it
left Trollha
tt
an, Sonett number
2 spent most of its life
in
Sweden's
private Philipsons Museum. Gunnar
Philipson has been referred to as
the king of
Swedish car distribu
tors, and
in
addition to a very
early and significant involvement
with Saab, his firm has
im
p
orted
to Sweden everything from DKW
to Mercedes.
It was famed Saab rally great
Erik Carlsson
who
got wind of
the
fact
that
Philipsons was interested
in
parting
with
their Sonett Super
Sport, and
knowing
that
a Saab
92
had recently made
its way
to America for display purposes,
he immediately contacted Bob
Sinclair. A deal was struck,
and
Sonett Super Sport number 2 would
soon be loaded
into
a sealed ship
ping container, destined for
Or
ange,
Connecticut.
Before leaving Sweden,
the
Sonett was treated
to
a full cos
metic
and mechanical refreshen
ing in
Saab's Trollha
ttan
Design
Studio, under the direction of Chief
Stylist Bjorn Envall. It arrived n
New
York
on
July 22, 1985
an
d
has since been
the star
of
many
club events and Saab expositions.
With its
big, twin-choke car
buretor and performance-tuned
engine, t he Sonett Super Sport is
not quite
as docile as
the
92 de
Luxe,
bu
t
on
t
he
ot
her
hand,
in
the
words of
Sports Cars Illustrated
(Nov.
1956 ,
the Sonett Super Sport
is certainly light and quick. The
Sonett designation, by
the
way,
was derived from the Swedish term
sa naat, which roughly trans
lated
means how nice or how
neat. Within Saab, the Sonett Super
Sport was also
known
by
its
in
ternal project code: Saab 94.
To be continued
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