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Saab 9-3 2.8 SportAero

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 2.8 SportAero
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating68.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2784 ccm (169.88 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2784 ccm (169.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power259.00 PS (190 kW or 255 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque349.85 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1799 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

Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1440 kg (3,174.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1440 kg (3,174.7 pounds)
Towing weight1588 kg (3,500.9 pounds)
Overall length4650 mm (183.1 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD34710
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions195.0 g/km
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