







(2004 model)
| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 9-3 1.8i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 9-3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4635 mm / 182.5 in / 182.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1440 kg / 3175 lb / 3175 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1762 mm / 69.4 in / 69.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1466 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2675 mm / 105.3 in / 105.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1506 mm / 59.3 in / 59.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 60.0 % / 60.0 % / 60.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Opel | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.5 mm / 3.17 in / 3.17 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.2 mm / 3.47 in / 3.47 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.91 | |
| Fuel supply | Siemens MPFi | Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 449.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 89.9 kW / 122.2 hp / 122.2 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 167.0 Nm / 123.2 lbft / 123.2 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 88.6 kW / 120.5 bhp / 120.5 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 67.1 kW/l / 1.495 bhp/cu in / 1.495 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 92.98 Nm/l / 0.813 lbft/cu in / 0.813 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.89 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.94 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.68 kW/ton / 113.77 bhp/ton / 113.77 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mi/UK gal / 22.0 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mi/UK gal / 37.9 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 7.9 l/100km / 35.8 mi/UK gal / 29.8 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 188 g/km / 302 g/mi / 302 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.97 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.4Li.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 16 | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 16 |
| Tyres front | 215/55 R 16 V | Tyres rear | 215/55 R 16 V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | 283 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 276 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 9-3 1.8i