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The Saab 9000: Form and Function 1987

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Comfort

The fundamental reason for the supreme comfort of the Saab 9000 is the size of its interior. It is classified as a “Large Car” according to the American EPA standards, and its interior space is comparable to those of the largest standard cars on the market. The laser-based Autograph method confirms that the Saab 9000 is among the largest in terms of space. Moreover, the entire car has been designed from the inside outwards, and five adults can therefore travel in the greatest possible comfort.

The size of the interior the safety, the sound insulation, the engine performance, the roadholding, the quality of the materials used, the meticulous finish and the functional approach permeating the design work are all combined to pro vide lavish comfort but. The Saab 9000 carries its occupants over long distances at a fast pace, and delivers them relaxed and rested.

The Saab 9000 offers “active comfort”, since its fundamental design is based on Man’s needs and capabilities.

“accomodation totally out of proportion to its external dimensions ... a vast amount of space when a six-footer stretches out in the front another six-footer can do the same in the rear” - CAR- Great Britain

Characteristics / Comfort

Classified as a “Large Car” according to the American EPA standards:

• Inside dimensions are compar able to the largest ears on the market
• Ample space for five adults
• Very generous legroom in the back seat
• Airy interior
• High overall comfort for the driver and passengers.

Exclusive design and materials in the interior:

• Create a high-quality atrnos phere
• Are dimensionally stable and durable
• Have an inviting appearance.

Anatomically and functionally correct seats:

• High riding comfort, even on long journeys
• High passive safety.

Manually adjustable heating of both front seats:

• Contributes to high comfort and safety

High-quality spring-interior cushion for the back seat:

• Excellent sealing comfort

Moulded glass fibre roof lining:

• Heat and sound insulating
• Effectively absorbs impact.

Extensive insulation of the floor, roof; doors, bulkhead, etc.:

• Low sound level (road noise, engine sound) for optimum comfort
• Excellent acoustics.

Comprehensive padding:

• High passive safety

Many interior lights:

• Raise the standard of comfort

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