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Saab 9-3 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 1.8t BioPower Cabriolet
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.88 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power175.00 PS (129 kW or 173 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque265.00 Nm (27.0 kgf-m or 195.5 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1057 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2549 litres (673 gallons)
Cargo space235 litres (62 gallons)
Optional cargo space325 litres (86 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1655 kg (3,648.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2040 kg (4,497.4 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity59.0 litres (15.59 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR35430
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