| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 9-3 1.8t | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | |
| 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 | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1 | |
| Fuel supply | Saab Trionic 8 MPFi | Engine displacement | 1998 cm3 / 121.9 cu in / 121.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 110.4 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 240.0 Nm / 177.0 lbft / 177.0 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output | 108.9 kW / 148.1 bhp / 148.1 bhp | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 74.1 kW/l / 1.651 bhp/cu in / 1.651 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 120.12 Nm/l / 1.051 lbft/cu in / 1.051 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.50 s / 9.50 s / 9.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mi/UK gal / 20.5 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) | 8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mi/UK gal / 29.0 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 195 g/km / 314 g/mi / 314 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 | Wheels rear | ||
| 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 | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 9-3 1.8t
