Saab 90 is an automobile from Saab that was made between 1984 and 1987.
It was the continuation of the Saab 99 and it was basically a Saab 99 front with a Saab 900 rear. That made the trunk and gas tank larger than in the 99 while keeping the car smaller than the 900. It was only available as a two door sedan and a 2.0 litre engine giving 100 hp. It was available with both four and five speed gearbox. The valve seats were hardened so it could run on unleaded petrol. It also had a new starter engine. In 1986 it underwent some minor cosmetic changes and was fitted with modified shock absorbers. In 1987 the carburettor was altered to make it easier to start in cold weather. 1987 was the final year of the model. In total 25378 of them were made. It was sold in the European market only.
In Finland a limited number of a model called Saab 90 Lumikko was made. They were all white and had extra trim.
Saab 90 is also the name of an aeroplane, the Saab 90 Scandia . Only 18 of them were made. It could take 24-32 passengers. The first flight was on November 16 1946.
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