Description
SAAB 900 Turbo 8 Racing
Development Maxi Type Group 1 chassis/ engine/ gearbox & brakes
Eligible HTCC/ ASAVE PTH FFSA valid until 04/ 2028
Circuit-type specification but possibility to restore fully to road configuration
Possible speed rally or regularity (car registered with FR registration certificate)
Series production version from 78 to 93
Project started in 2008/ 2009 in partnership with SAAB France to communicate in VHC circuit paddocks as part of the launch of the new SAAB 9-5 (2009/ 2011)
Main engine/ gearbox features:
Prepared in Germany by a SAAB specialist with circuit racing experience
4-cylinder Turbo 1985 cc (Turbo Coefficient 1. 4 i. e. 2780 cc)
Max rev 6500 rpm 5-speed gearbox - axle ratio 35 km/ h / 1000 rpm i. e. +220 km/ h
200 HP at 5500 rpm 350 Nm at 3000 rpm Dyno sheets & invoices available
Engine built with new parts / reinforced gearbox & clutch
DO88 intercooler
2nd set of wheels: MINILITE-type wheels/ SAAB origin
SAFETY DEVICES roll cage homologated SAAB 900
Torque very present from 2500 rpm
Very good traction; specific geometry; Bilstein dampers - Abbott springs (1 circuit set & 1 road set)
Neutral or slightly oversteering behaviour
Ready to race on circuit (full pack including road parts within budget)
After-sales technical advice
Rare outside Nordic countries
Very good communication vector for sponsor(s)
Visible in Lille
