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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2.8 Turbo V6 Performance

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 Cabriolet 2.8 Turbo V6 Performance
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2790 ccm (170.25 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2790 ccm (170.25 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power275.00 PS (202 kW or 271 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 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 systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1571 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)
Cargo space240 litres (63 gallons)
Optional cargo space352 litres (93 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1750 kg (3,858.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2110 kg (4,651.8 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new EUR51930
Service interval30,000 km
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