Engine Design
Type 4-cylinder, in-line Arrangement Transverse, with dual counter-rotating balance shafts Cylinder block Cast iron Cylinder head Light alloy Valve train Double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder Displacement 140 cu. in. 2,290cc (2.3L) Bore 3.54 in. (90 mm) Stroke 3.54 in. (90 mm) Fuel Requirement Unleaded, 87-93 AON (9000 Aero: Unleaded 91-93 (AON) Cooling System Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan Engine Specifications, 9000 CS, 9000 CSE Aspiration Naturally-aspirated Horsepower @ RPM 146 @ 5,600 Max Torque (ft.-lbs.) @ RPM 151 @ 3,800 Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Fuel injection Saab Trionic Engine Specifications, 9000 CS, 9000 CSE, 9000 CDE, 9000 Aero with Turbocharger Aspiration Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler Horsepower @ RPM 200 @ 5,500 (9000 Aero, manual: 225 @ 5,500; Max Torque (ft.-lbs.) @ RPM 238 @ 1,800 (9000 Aero, manual: 258 @ 1,950) Compression ratio 9.2:1 Fuel injection Saab Trionic Electrical System Ignition Saab Trionic Alternator 1540W, 115A Battery 12V, 62AH Steering 1 Type Power-assisted, rack and pinion Turning circle 35.8 ft. (1 O.9m) (curb to curb) Turns (lock to lock) 3.2 Drive Train Type: Front-wheel drive Transmission ratios: Manual 5-speed Automatic 4-sPeed First 3.38:1 2.58:1 Second 1.76: 1 1 .41: 1 Third 1.12:1 1.00:1 Fourth 0.89:1 0.74:1 Fifth 0.70:1 N/A Intermediate: Naturally-aspirated N/A 0.98:1 Turbo N/A 0.90:1 Final Drive: Naturally-aspirated 4.45:1 4.28:1 Turbo 3.61:1 4.28:1 Chassis and Suspension Front Suspension MacPherson struts (Aero: strengthened struts), eccentrically-mounted coil springs, low pressure gas- hydraulic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar (Aero: 19mm stabilizer bar). Rear Suspension Lightweight, beam-type axle, panhard rod, coil springs, low-pressure gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar (Aero: 19mm stabilizer bar). Braking System Anti-lock braking system with three hydraulic circuits, ventilated discs front, solid discs rear, self-adjusting. Parking Brake Mechanical, self-adjusting on rear wheel discs. Wheels 6J x 15 light-alloy (Aero: 6.5 x 16) Tires 195/65 TR 15, 195/65 VR 15, 205/60 ZR 15 (Aero: 205/55 ZR 16) Interior EPA size class Large car: 5-door = 122 cu.ft. 4-door = 117 cu.ft. Seating capacity 5 Trunk capacity 23.5 cu.ft. (5-door) 17.8 cu.ft. (4-door) Cargo capacity rear seat folded 56.5 cu.ft. (5-door) Dimensions Wheelbase 105.2 in. (2672mm) Front track 59.9 in. (1522mm) Rear track 58.7 in. (1492mm) Overall length 187.4 in. (4620mm) 5-door 188.2 in. (4780mm) 4-door Overall width 69.4 in. (1764mm) Overall height 55.9 in. (1420mm) Curb weight: 9000 CS 5-dr. - 3110 Ibs. (manual) 9000 CS 5-dr. - 3160 Ibs. (automatic) 9000 CSE 5-dr. - 3190 Ibs. (manual) 9000 CSE 5-dr. - 3240 Ibs. (automatic) 9000 CDE 4-dr. - 3210 Ibs. (automatic) 9000 Aero 5-dr. - 3242 Ibs. (manual) Fuel capacity 17.4 gallons (U.S.)