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Saab 9000 Aero Technical
Specifications
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1993 1/2 Model Year
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| Engine Design |
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Type |
4 cylinder, in-line |
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Arrangement |
Transverse, with dual
counter-rotating balance shafts |
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Cylinder
block |
Cast iron |
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Cylinder
head |
Light alloy |
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Valve
train |
Dble. overhead
camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder |
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Displacement |
140 cu. in. 2290
cc (2.3L) |
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Bore |
3.54 in. (90 mm) |
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Stroke |
3.54 in. (90 mm) |
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Fuel
Requirement |
Unleaded 91-93 AON
(Premium) |
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Cooling
System |
Water-cooled,
thermostatically-controlled electric radiator fan |
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| Engine Specifications |
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Aspiration |
Water-cooled
turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
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Horsepower @ RPM |
225 @ 5500 |
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Max Torque @ RPM |
258 @ 1950 |
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Compression ratio |
8.5:1 |
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Engine Mgmt/Fuel
Injection |
Saab Trionic |
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| Electrical System |
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Ignition |
Saab Direct Ignition
(DI) |
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Alternator |
1070 W, 115A |
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Battery |
12V, 62AH |
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| Steering |
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Type |
Power-assisted, rack and
pinion |
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Turning circle |
35.8 ft. (10.9m) (curb
to curb) |
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Turns (lock to lock) |
3.2 |
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| Drive Train |
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Type |
Front-wheel drive |
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Transmission ratios: |
Manual |
Automatic |
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first |
3.38:1 |
2.58:1 |
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second |
1.76:1 |
1.41:1 |
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third |
1.18:1 |
1.00:1 |
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fourth |
0.89:1 |
0.74:1 |
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fifth |
0.70:1 |
N/A |
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intermediate |
N/A |
0.90:1 |
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Final Drive |
3.61:1 |
4.28:1 |
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| Chassis and Suspension |
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Front suspension |
Strengthed Macpherson
struts, eccentrically mounted coil springs, low pressure gas-hydraulic shock absorbers,
19mm stabilizer bar. |
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Rear suspension |
Lightweight, beam-type
axle, panhard rod, oil springs, low pressure gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, 19mm
stabilizer bar. |
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Braking system |
Anti-lock braking system
with 3 hydraulic circuits, ventilated discs front, solid discs rear, self-adjusting |
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Brake Discs |
Ventilated front
diameter: 11.0 in. (278 mm). Rear diameter: 10.2 in. (256mm) |
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Parking Brake |
Mechanical,
self-adjusting on rear wheel discs |
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Traction Control |
Saab TCS |
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Wheels |
6 1/2 x 16 light alloy,
3-spoke with polished rims. |
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Tires |
205/55 ZR 16 |
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| Interior |
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EPA size class |
Large car: 5-door = 123
cu. ft. (122 cu. ft. with sunroof) |
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Seating capacity |
5 |
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Trunk capacity |
23.5 cu. ft. |
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Cargo capacity rear seat
folded |
56.5 cu. ft. |
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| Dimensions |
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Wheelbase |
105.2 in. (2672mm) |
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Front track |
60.4 in. (1534mm) |
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Rear track |
59.2 in. (1504mm) |
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Overall length |
187.4 in. (4620mm) |
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Overall width |
69.4 in. (1764mm) |
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Overall height |
55.7 in. (1415mm) |
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Curb weight |
3,210 lbs. (5 spd)
3,270 lbs. (automatic) |
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Fuel capacity |
17.4 gallons (US) |
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| Saab estimated Fuel Economy |
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Manual 5-speed |
20 city/28 Highway |
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Automatic 4-speed |
18 City/24 Highway |