




(2001 model)
| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 9-3 Aero | Issued until | |
| Serie | 9-3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4629 mm / 182.2 in / 182.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1711 mm / 67.4 in / 67.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1428 mm / 56.2 in / 56.2 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2605 mm / 102.6 in / 102.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1452 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1442 mm / 56.8 in / 56.8 in | Fuel capacity | 68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Saab | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2290 cm3 / 139.7 cu in / 139.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 572.50 cm3/cylinder / 34.936 cu in/cylinder / 34.936 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 171.5 kW / 233.2 hp / 233.2 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 350.0 Nm / 258.1 lbft / 258.1 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | yes | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 169.2 kW / 230.0 bhp / 230.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 100.4 kW/l / 2.237 bhp/cu in / 2.237 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 152.84 Nm/l / 1.337 lbft/cu in / 1.337 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 | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.80 s / 6.80 s / 6.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.50 m / 34.45 ft / 34.45 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.ARB. | Suspension rear | TwistBeamAxle.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 9-3 Aero