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Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Aero

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 Sport Sedan Aero
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2786 ccm (170.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2786 ccm (170.00 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
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds
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 circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear 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 length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity62.0 litres (16.38 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new USD31940
Service interval30,000 km
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