Technical Specifications and Performance Data
Gasoline engines:
2792cc. V6. Aluminum cylinder heads and block. Twin-scroll turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 24-valve. Variable valve timing (inlet). Dual-mass flywheel. Bosch Motronic ECM
1998 cc. 4 cylinders in-line. Aluminum cylinder head and block. Turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 16-valve. Balancer shafts.
Saab Trionic 8 ECM
1796 cc. 4 cylinders in-line. Aluminum cylinder head, cast iron block. DOHC, 16-valve. Naturally-aspirated. Siemens ECM.
Diesel engines:
1910 cc. 4 cylinders in-line. Aluminum cylinder
head, cast iron block. DOHC 16v / SOHC 8v.
Common rail, direct and multiple injection.
Turbocharged: VNT/ 2-stage turbo, intercooled
Dual-mass flywheel. Bosch ECM
Maintenance-free particulate filter.
BioPower:
1998 cc. 4 cylinders in-line. Aluminum cylinder head and block. Turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 16-valve. Balancer shafts. Saab Trionic 8 engine management. Fuelled by bioethanol (E85)/gasoline in any proportions
Installation:
All engines front, transversely-mounted, Hydraulically-damped. Front wheel drive.
Saab XWD (AWD option for Aero)
Transmission
5/6 speed manual gearboxes.
5/6/5+2 speed automatic transmissions
with Saab Sentronic manual selection
Suspension
Front: MacPherson struts and gas shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Hydroformed sub-frame.
Rear: Indep, four link, incl. toe-link. Coil springs. Gas shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Sub-frame.
Steering
Rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance.
Electro-hydraulic for 1.8i, 1.9TiD variants
Turning circle (curb to curb): 10.8 m (V6, 11.4 m)
Lock to lock: 2.75 turns (4-cyl turbo, 2.97 turns)
Wheels, Tires
15 x 6.5˜, 195/65, 215/60
16 x 6.5˜, 215/55. 17 x 7.0˜, 225/45
17 x 7.5˜, 235/45. 18 x 7.5" , 225/45
Brakes
Hydraulic, dual circuit, vacuum booster. ABS,TCS, MBA, EBD, CBC.
Discs: All 4 cyl.engines (except 2.0 Turbo/1.9TTiD Aero):
285 mm (f) ventilated / 278 mm (r) solid.
2.0 Turbo/1.9 TTiD Aero: 302/292 mm, both ventilated
2.8V6 Turbo: 314/292 mm, both ventilated
All US models: 302 mm ventilated / 278 mm solid
Weights
Kerb: 1410-1690 kg (EU)
Distribution: 60%(F) / 40% (R)
Max. towing weight:
1400-1600 kg (braked), 750 kg (unbraked)
Capacities
Luggage (VDA): 425 dm3
Fuel tank: 58 liters (US, 61 liters)
Washer reservoir: 5.2 liters
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