1980 Saab 99 Specifications

Specifications

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1969 - 1984
Body Designer :	Sixten Sason
Price :	$7,995
Weight :	2500 lbs \| 1133.981 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1985 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 5250 RPM
Torque :	119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.1 in \| 78 mm.
Compression :	9.25:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Light Alloy

Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever

Production Figures

Total Saab Production for 1980 :	65,754
99 Production (1969-1984) :	588,643
1980 Saab 99

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	19790901
NHTSA Campaign ID	80V123000
Summary	THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE MOUNTING COLLAR FOR THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, SUBMERGED IN THE FUEL, COULD PARTIALLY DETACH FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT AND REMOUNT THE PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP, MOUNTING COLLAR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL MAY ENTER THE TOOL WELL AND/OR DRIP TO THEGROUND AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THIS WOULD CREATE A RISK OF FIRE, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: DRIVER MAY BE ALERTED TO THE PROBLEM BY A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND A DISTINCTINCREASE IN THE NOISE LEVEL FROM FUEL PUMP OPERATION.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1980 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,210
Avg. Household Income :	$19,170
Avg. Home :	$68,714
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Total Car Production :	8,009,841

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Saab 99? A: The 1980 Saab 99 has a wheelbase size of 97.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1980 Saab 99? A: The 1980 Saab 99 has a length of 176.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1980 Saab 99? A: The 1980 Saab 99 has a width of 66.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1980 Saab 99 cost when new?A: The 1980 Saab 99 had a base price of approximately $7,995 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Saab 99? A: The 1980 Saab 99 was a Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1980? A: Saab produced 65,754 automobiles in 1980.

Q: How many 99 were produced? A: Saab produced 588,643 examples of the 99 from 1969 to 1984.

Q: What engine did the 1980 Saab 99 have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Saab 99 was a Inline 4 (1985 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 5250 RPM and 119 Ft-Lbs (161 NM) @ 3500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1980 Saab 99 have? A: The 1980 Saab 99 had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.