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The New Saab 99GLE.
The most luxurious Saab
ever built.
The model designation we selected for this new
car—GLE—stands for “Grand Luxe Executive”.
And it indeed is like no other Saab ever built.
The GLE is without a doubt a Saab, so the
Saab philosophy of providing superb perform-
ance in an atmosphere of confidence and
security can be seen in every detail.
The Saab 99GLE comes with a collection
of standard features that make it luxurious by
any standard.
The GLE has four, large doors, and the
superbly designed interior has more than
enough room for five persons. Since Saab has
front-wheel drive, there’s no hump to clutter
up the floor either.
The comfort of the seats is a match for any-
one and the nylon velour covering doesn’t let
you get hot in the summer or cold in the winter.
In the Saab 99 GLE, both of the front seats
are electrically heated as well, so you can
warm up even before the car does.
The large, outside rear-view mirrors can
also be adjusted electrically, so you can be
a safe, prepared, yet comfortable driver under
any conditions.
The Saab 99 GLE is equipped with a power-
ful, fuel-injected, 2-liter engine and comes with
an automatic transmission and power steering
as standard.
The GLE comes in one special color: Sepia
Metallic and there is matching accent trim on
the grille, bumpers and wheels.
The Saab 99 GLE. Truly, a Saab in perform-
ance, safety and comfort. And truly, the most
luxurious Saab we've ever built.
Saab 99 GLE
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The roomy interior has
been designed for
safety and comfort.
Four large doors allow
for easy access and
good visibility
The heating and ven-
tilation system has no
less than 16 outlets for
a free flow of air.
There are fresh air
openings in the instru-
ment panel, warm air
supply to the front and
rear passenger's feet
warm air defrosters for
the windshield, the
front side windows and
the rear window,
which also has an
electric heating de-
froster. Air condition-
ing is optional.
The driver's seat has a
wide range of adjust-
ments—but will also
adjust itself automati-
cally lo the shape of
the body and the
seating position.
Both front seats are
automatically heated.
The heat is switched
on at temperatures be-
low 56° and switched
off automatically when
the seat is warmed.
All passengers have large,
soft headrests for comfortable
support of the neck
The rear seat is equipped
with a fold-down center
armrest for more comfort
The design of the door
trim blends well with
the rest of the interior.
The fabric panels are the
same material as the seats
An automatic transmission flor more con-
venient, and smoother driving is standard
The standard equipment also includes a
console for a radio or tape recorder. Stereo
loudspeakers are fitted in the front doors.
The windshield wipers have
two speeds, plus an additional
setting for intermittent wiping.
The control lever is within finger
tip reach of the steering wheel.
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The outside. rear-view mirrors
can be controlled electrically
by means of two switches on
the control panel.
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The Saab
Philosophy:
Advance
automotive
engineering.
Like all Saabs, the Saab 99 GLE has all
of the features that has made Saab a
leader in the field of automotive en-
gineering.
The Saab 99GLE has front-wheel
drive. This is one of the reasons for
the superb road holding and direc-
tional stability of the car
It has rack-and-pinion steering for
precise control and 4-wheel disc brakes
for fast, fade-free stops
The body is designed with roll-cage
construction—6 solid steel posts to
support the roof, door impact panels,
anda front and a rear designed to give
on impact to protect the passenger
compartment
And, of course, every part and eve-
ry step in assembly is checked to see
that the highest technical standards
are maintained.
It’s this unique combination of fea-
tures—many “world’s first’”—and care
for craftsmanship that allows us to say
Saab. It’s what a car should be.
The engine has four cylinders and displaces
1985 cc. It has a five-bearing overhead camshatt
and a light alloy cylinder head. The fuel injection The power assisted
unit is of the Continuous Injection type, and the steering contributes to
fuel flow is mechanically distributed. The engine effortless driving, even
is strong and has good low-speed performance in heavy city traffic
Fog lamps with halogen bulbs
and yellow lenses are fitted
under the front bumper
The interior of the luggage compartment,
with the sides, floor and spare tire covered
with durable carpeting is elegant as well
as practical. The total capacity is 27 cu. ft.
The space is more than doubled when
the back seat and backrest are folded forward.
The wheels are made of tough,
pressure diecast aluminum. The gold
accent adds a touch of richness
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Technical specification, Saab 99 GLE
Engine type
4 cylinders in line
Piston displacement
121 cu.in. (1985 cm?)
Bore/stroke
3.54 in./3.07 in. (90 mm/78 mm)
Compression ratio
8.7:1
Net horsepower, SAE
115 hp (84 kW) at 5500 r.p.m.
Net horsepower, SAE, U.S. Western region
110 hp (81 kW) at 5500 r.p.m.
Torque
123 ft.lb. (167 Nm) at 3500 r.p.m.
Torque, U.S. Western region
118 ft.lb. (161 Nm) at 3500 r.p.m.
Camshaft position
Overhead
Number of gears
3 (automatic)
Overall reduction ratio engine/wheels
in top gear Be |
Injection system Bosch Cl
Battery 12 V/60 Ah
Alternator (max. output) 55 A/14 V
Starter motor
0.8 kW (1.1 hp)
Oil capacity of engine
3.7 U.S. quarts (3.5 litres)
Cooling system capacity
8.4 U.S. quarts (8 litres)
Fuel tank capacity
14.5 U.S. gals. (55 litres)
Fuel octane requirement
91 RON
Rims
5 J FHA x 15” aluminum
Tires
165 SR 15, steel belt
Overall length/overall width
174 in. (4420 mm)/66.5 in. (1690 mm)
Height, unladen
56.7 in. (1440 mm)
Wheelbase
97.4 in. (2473 mm)
Track, front/rear
55.1 in. (1400 mm)/55.9 in. (1420 mm)
Max. load length
68.1 in. (1730 mm) Back seat folded
Trunk capacity, SAE
12 cu.ft. (338 litres)
Trunk capacity, total
23.3 cu.ft. (660 litres)
Trunk capacity, rear seat folded
42 cu.ft. (1200 litres)
Curb weight, approx.
2690 Ibs. (1220 kg)
Gross vehicle weight, approx.
3620 Ibs. (1640 kg)
Curb weight about 25 Ibs. more on all cars to the U.S. Western region.
@ All Saab models are available through our Tourist Delivery Plan. Ask for more information.
@ The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice.
Standard equipment
few others can match.
The Saab 99 GLE is the most luxurious
car Saab has ever built. Some of the
standard equipment is listed below:
Aluminum wheels.
Steel-belted, radial tires.
Fog lights.
Automatic control of lights.
Tinted windshield of tough, laminated
glass.
Windshield wipers with intermittent
operation.
Windshield washing with automatic
wiping.
Tinted glass all round.
Electrically heated rear window de-
froster.
Electrically operated outside rear-view
mirrors.
Reflectors on the offside door edges.
Impact absorbing bumpers that
“repair” themselves.
Mechanically controlled fuel injection.
Automatic transmission.
Power assisted steering.
Electrically heated front seats.
Warm air supply to the rear footwells.
Defroster outlet that serves as head
restraint for rear seat passengers.
Head cushions for all five passengers.
Pockets on the insides of the front
doors.
Folding armrest in the back seat.
Inertia reel belts front and rear.
Lap strap for the passenger in the
center of the back seat.
“Fasten belts” warning light.
Radio or tape recorder console.
Loudspeakers in the front doors.
Clock.
Cigarette lighter.
Odometer.
Handbrake warning light.
Day/Night rear-view mirror.
Mapreading lamp.
12-month warranty with unlimited
mileage.