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Saab 9-3 1.8t Cabriolet Linear

General information

ModelSaab 9-3 1.8t Cabriolet Linear
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating67 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 driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.19 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 power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0906 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)
Cargo space352 litres (93 gallons)
Optional cargo space352 litres (93 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (413.4 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)
Wheelbase2680 mm (105.5 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originSweden
Aprox price as new EUR32830
Service interval30,000 km
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