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Quick notes on Saab 900 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
    • Average torque: 219 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1328 kg / 2928 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1913 kg / 4218 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

Gearbox types in 1994 Saab 900 through generations

  • 2.5 - 24 V6 —5 MT (227 Nm)
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo —5 MT (263 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (177 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 —5 MT (210 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 - 24 V6 5 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 - 24 V6 5 MT—5900 rpm.
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 5 MT—5700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 - 24 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    2.0 - 16 Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6100 rpm. 69%
    2.3 - 16 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.5 - 24 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Saab 900 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
      • Average torque: 219 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1384 kg / 3052 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2014 kg / 4441 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 Saab 900 through generations

  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo —5 MT (263 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (177 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.5 - 24 V6 —5 MT (227 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 - 24 V6 5 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.5 - 24 V6 5 MT—5900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 - 16 Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6100 rpm. 69%
    2.3 - 16 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 91%
    2.5 - 24 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.5 - 24 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Saab 900 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
      • Average torque: 219 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1308 kg / 2884 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1893 kg / 4174 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 Saab 900 through generations

  • 2.3 -16 —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo —5 MT (263 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (177 Nm)
  • 2.5 24 V6 —5 MT (227 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 -16 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 24 V6 5 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 -16 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 2.5 24 V6 5 MT—5900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 -16 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 91%
    2.0 - 16 Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6100 rpm. 69%
    2.5 24 V6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.3 -16
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.5 24 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Saab 900 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT, 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 11.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5633 rpm
      • Average torque: 191 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1226 kg / 2703 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1766 kg / 3894 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1979 Saab 900 through generations

  • 2.0 EMS —4 MT (167 Nm)
  • 2.0 c —5 MT (161 Nm)
  • 2.0i 16V —3 AT (170 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo —5 MT (273 Nm)
  • 2.0i 16V Turbo —3 AT (202 Nm)
  • 2.1i 16V —3 AT (175 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0i 16V 3 AT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo 5 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 16V Turbo 3 AT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1i 16V 3 AT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 EMS 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 c 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.0i 16V 3 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 16V Turbo 3 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.1i 16V 3 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 EMS Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 c Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    2.0i 16V Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 i 16V Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 96%
    2.0i 16V Turbo Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    2.1i 16V Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 EMS
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 c
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.1i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Saab 900 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 12.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5867 rpm
      • Average torque: 182 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1195 kg / 2635 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1735 kg / 3826 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1987 Saab 900 through generations

  • 2.0i 16V —3 AT (170 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo —3 AT (202 Nm)
  • 2.1i 16V —3 AT (175 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0i 16V 3 AT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo 3 AT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.1i 16V 3 AT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0i 16V 3 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V Turbo 3 AT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.1i 16V 3 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i 16V Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 i 16V Turbo Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    2.1i 16V Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.1i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%