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Saab 9-5 2.3T

General information

ModelSaab 9-5 2.3T
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2299 ccm (140.28 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2299 ccm (140.28 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power264.00 PS (194 kW or 260 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque349.85 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.0 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Compression9.3:1
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1660 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2718 litres (718 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space378 litres (100 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1601 kg (3,529.6 pounds)
Towing weight1588 kg (3,500.9 pounds)
Overall length4840 mm (190.6 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD36685
CO2 emissions195.0 g/km
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