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The 9000, an Automobile made by Saab , was released in 1984 for the 1985 model year (it was released in 1985 for the 1986 model year for North America). It was replaced by the Saab 9-5 in the spring of 1998 . The Type Four Chassis , upon which the 9000 was based, was shared with the Fiat Croma , Lancia Thema and the Alfa Romeo 164 . The Fiat and Lancia looked much like the Saab, but the Alfa Romeo only shared the chassis. Because they were very similar, many parts can be exchanged between the four cars regardless of brand. For example, the doors from the Fiat Croma fit directly on the 9000, but are lighter, due to less side impact protection. The Windshield from the Croma can also be used on the 9000. The ''C''d Value was 0.32. The Design was by Giorgetto Giugiaro . The original 9000 was a 5-door Hatchback . A 4-door sedan version was later added (the 1988 CD) and, in 1992, the hatchback appearance was modified and modernised, in the '''CS''' version. Because its platform was shared closely with three other cars, the Saab 9000's ignition key was situated in the traditional location (on the dashboard), instead of in the Saab-traditional location (between the seats.) The later 9-5, whose platform was shared with the Saturn L-series and some Opel models, returned the ignition to its traditional location. For the first year, the only Engine available was a watercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with a Turbocharger , at 1985 Cc , giving 175 Hp (129 KW ). It was equipped with a computer display showing actual and approximate fuel consumption, distance to an empty fuel tank and the outside temperature. It also monitored all of the interior light bulbs in case of failures. The wheelbase is 2.67 m (105 Inch es) on all models. Total length is 4.66 m (183 inches) on the original 9000. The 9000 CD's total length is 4.79 m (189 inches). The 9000 CS' total length 4.76 m (187 inches). HISTORY
In total, 503,087 Saab 9000s were manufactured. AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 1996 Best Bet - The Car Book, USA Top Pick (CSE) - American Automobile Association, USA Top Ten Engines. One of the Top Ten Engines of 1996 (Saab 9000 2.3 LPT) - Ward's, USA 1995 Top Car in its Price Class (9000 CDE V6) - American Automobile Association (AAA), USA One of the Top Ten Engines of 1995 (Saab 9000 2.3 LPT) - Ward's, USA Best Bet - The Car Book, USA Luxurious'R'Us Among Top Ten Luxury Cars - Consumer's Review, USA 1994 Technology of the year (for Saab Trionic) - Automobile magazine, USA Safest Safe Car 1993 - 1994 Award - Folksam insurance company, Sweden Saab vs. The Police. Alternative Law Enforcement Car - Police Magazine, USA One of the Most Reliable Cars - Consumer Report, USA Best import performance car of 1994 (Saab 9000 Aero) - Car News magazine, Taiwan 1993 Innovative. Technological Innovation Award (for Saab Trionic) - Motoring Journalists of Denmark Best Bet - The Car Book, USA "Safest Car in Sweden" - Newspaper Dagens Nyheter confirms folksam findings Economical Saab 9000 Aero Leads EPA Large Car Fuel Economy Ratings 1993/1994 - EPA USA Top 40 Best Car - Consumer Review magazine, USA Top Car in its Price Class - American Automobile Association (AAA), USA Best Crash Index (in its size category) - The Car Book, USA 1992 Class Win, Michelin Downeast Tour Rally - Sports Car Club of America, USA Safe Car 1991-1992 Award - Folksam insurance company, Sweden Saab 9000 Leads EPA Large Car Fuel Economy Ratings - EPA, USA Best Bet - The Car Book, USA Most Environmentally Friendly Car In its Price Class, Saab 9000 CS 2.3 Turbo - Medical Journal STATUS, Germany 1990 Fastest Skagen-Gibraltar-Skagen, 7230 km in 63 hours and 17 minutes with a Saab 9000i - Guinness Book of Records Lowest Overall Injury, Mid-Size Sports and Specialty Cars - Highway Loss Data Institute, USA 1989 Big League Best Buy - Which? Magazine, Great Britain Safe Car 1989-1990 Award - Folksam insurance company, Sweden Ten Best Cars List - Car and Driver, USA Lowest Overall Injury, Mid-Size Sports and Specialty Cars - Highway Loss Data Institute, USA Best Imported Car In Upper/Medium Class - Auto Motor und Sport magazine, Germany 1988 Lowest Overall Injury, Mid-Size Sports and Specialty Cars - Highway Loss Data Institute, USA Best Winter Car - Vi Bilägare magazine, Sweden Best Imported Car in Upper/Medium Class - Auto Motor und Sport magazine, Germany Ten Best Cars List - Car and Driver, USA 1987 Flying Kilometer Speed Record, Saab 9000 Turbo at 282.86 km/h, 2.3 L class - Sweden Ten Best Cars List - Car and Driver, USA Lowest Overall Injury, Mid-Size Sports and Specialty Cars - Highway Loss Data Institute, USA Best Imported Car in Upper/Medium Class - Auto Motor und Sport magazine, Germany Executive Best Director's Car - What Car magazine, Great Britain 1986 Best Swedish Car - Teknikens Värld magazine reader's poll, Sweden Owner's Manual of the Year - Swedish Automobile Association Lowest Overall Injury, Mid-Size Sports and Specialty Cars - Highway Loss Data Institute, USA One of the 10 Most Significant Cars - Autoweek Editor's Choice, USA Best Sports Sedan - Canadian Auto Writers The Long Run. Standard Saab 9000 Turbo sets 2 World Records and 21 International Records at the Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega , USA. 100,000 km with an average speed of 213.299 km/h and 50,000 miles with an average speed of 213.686 km/h. Best Imported Car - California's Motoring Press Association (MPA), USA Car of the Year Portugal Journalist's Jury Ten Best Cars List - Car and Driver, USA Design Award - Swedish Society of Crafts and Design 1985 Leads EPA Large Car Fuel Economy Ratings - EPA, USA Ten Best Cars List - Car and Driver, USA 1,000 km Automobile vs. Airline Contest, Lübeck, Germany to Salzburg, Austria (6 hrs. 28 min., with Erik Carlsson and Pat Moss -Carlsson flying) - Pirelli and the Royal Automobile Club, Great Britain Best Prestige Car 1985 - L'Action Automobile, France EXTERNAL LINKS
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