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The Saab 9000: Form and Function 1987

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Characteristics / Engine

Four-cylinder, two-litre engine with double overhead cam shafts (DOHC), 16 valves and dome-shaped combustion chambers:

• High power
• Low fuel consumption
• Limited service requirements
• High reliability
• Efficient combustion— cleaner exhaust gases.

Turbocharging with intercooler

• Offers the same acceleration and top speed as a six-cylinder or eight-cylinder engine but with lower fuel consumption
• Favourable working temperature for better resistance to wear and longer useful life
• High reliability.

Microprocessor-based APC system and LH fuel injection:

• The engine can run on fuel of any octane rating (between 91 and 98 RON), without adjustment
• Improved fuel economy. High performance, above all on starting and at low speeds
• High reliability under all condition
• Efficient combustion—cleaner exhaust gases
• Reliable starting, from hot or cold
• Main Eains correct fuel/air ratio at all altitudes

Self-adjusting hydraulic cam followers:

• Highly reliable and self-adjusting limited service requirements
• Reduced noise
• Increased accuracy.

Hydraulic engine mountings in a separate sub-frame:

• Low level of vibration—high comfort
• Simple service
• High production quality, since the entire power unit, etc. is pre-assembled on the sub-frame.

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