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.)
