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99
1979 Saab 99
Sweden
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Saab
Model
99
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 Turbo Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
145 hp
Power (kW)
107 kW
Torque
235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Top speed
195 km/h
(121 mph)
0–60 mph
8.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.9 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,370 mm
(172.0 in)
Width
1,690 mm
(66.5 in)
Height
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,473 mm
(97.4 in)
Curb weight
1,220 kg
(2,690 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
78 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
7.2 :1
Engine Configuration
1,985 cc
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Overhang, Front
907 mm
(35.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
909 mm
(35.8 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Brake Systems
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
Saab
92 vehicles
175 mm
(6.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
975 mm
(38.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
958 mm
(37.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,318 mm
(51.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,305 mm
(51.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,358 mm
(53.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,403 mm
(55.2 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,630 kg
(3,594 lb)
Cargo Capacity
410 kg
(904 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Black
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Front
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Number of Vents, Front
2 pcs
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Radio Preparation
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Back Pocket
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
347 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
660 litres
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,720 mm
(67.7 in)
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Collapsible
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Power Brakes
Optional
99
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Yes
Sedan
Variant
99 Standard
1968–1984
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
2.0 Turbo Manual
Horsepower
145 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
FWD
Gasoline
