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Technical Specifications and Performance

Engines
2792cc. V6. Gasoline. Aluminum cylinder heads and block. Twin-scroll turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 24-valve. Variable valve timing (inlet). Dual-mass flywheel.
1998 cc. 4 cylinders in-line. Gasoline
Aluminum cylinder head and block. Turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 16-valve. Trionic 8 engine management
Balancer shafts
Installation:
All engines front, transversely-mounted, Hydraulically-damped. Front wheel drive.
Diesel:
1910 cc. 4 cylinders in-line. Aluminum cylinder head, cast iron block. DOHC 16v.
Common rail, direct and multiple injection.
Turbocharged VNT/ 2-stage turbo, intercooled, intercooled. Dual-mass flywheel.
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

Transmission
5/6 speed manual gearboxes.
5/6/5+2 speed automatic transmissions
with Saab Sentronic manual selection,
steering wheel buttons optional
Clutch:
Single, dry-plate, diaphragm spring.

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.
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
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 cylinder engines (except 2.0 Turbo):
285 mm (f) vent. / 278 mm (r) solid.
2.0 Turbo: 302/292 mm, both ventilated
2.8V6 Turbo: 314/292 mm, both ventilated
2.0 Turbo US model: 302 mm vent. / 278 mm solid

Weights
Kerb: 1585 -1690 kg
Distribution: 55%(F) / 45% (R)
Max. towing weight:
1600 kg (braked), 750 kg (unbraked)

Capacities
Trunk: Soft-top up: 352 litres
Soft-top down: 235 litres
Fuel tank: 59 liters
Washer reservoir: 5.2 liters





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