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Saab 9-3 2.8 Sport Sedan Aero

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 2.8 Sport Sedan Aero
Year2007
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2792 ccm (170.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power253.00 PS (186 kW or 250 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque349.85 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke89.0 x 74.8 mm (3.5 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1757 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2549 litres (673 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space944 litres (249 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1440 kg (3,174.7 pounds)
Towing weight1588 kg (3,500.9 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD32840
CO2 emissions194.9 g/km
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