SAAB 9-5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, 1999 MODEL YEAR (U.S.)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS |
2.3L Turbo | 3.0L V6 Turbo | |
Type | 4-cylinder, inline | 6-cylinder, V-configuration |
Displacement | 2.3 liter (2,290 cc, 140 cu.in.) | 3.0 liter (2,962 cc, 180 cu.in.) |
Aspiration | Water-cooled turbocharger with integrated waste gate, intercooler | Single-bank water-cooled turbocharger with intercooler |
Horsepower @ rpm | 170 @ 5,500 | 200 @ 5,000 |
Max. torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm | 207 @ 1,800 | 229 @ 2,100 |
Fuel injection | Saab Trionic, Saab direct injection | Saab Trionic, Saab direct injection |
Compression ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Bore x Stroke | 3.54 in. (90 mm) x 3.54 in. (90 mm) | 3.38 in. (86 mm) x 3.35 in. (85 mm) |
Arrangement | Transverse |
Valve train | Double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder |
Cylinder block | Cast iron |
Cylinder head | Light alloy, cross-flow type |
Cooling System | Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan |
Fuel Requirement | Unleaded 87-93 AON |
ELECTRIC SYSTEM |
Ignition | Saab Trionic with Direct Ignition |
Alternator | 2.3L: 1215W, 90A 3.0L: 1755W, 130A |
Battery (maintenance-free) | 12V, 70 Ah |
DRIVETRAIN |
Type | Front-wheel drive |
Manual transmission | Fully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch |
Automatic transmission | Electronically controlled 4-speed with 3 shift programs: Normal, Sport & Winter; and direct mechanical lock-up in third and fourth gears |
Transmission ratios: | 2.3L 4-cyl. Turbo; 5-speed Manual | 2.3L 4-cyl. Turbo; 4-sp. Automatic | 3.0L 6-cyl. Turbo, 4-sp. Automatic |
First | 3.38:1 | 3.67:1 | 3.67:1 |
Second | 1.76:1 | 2.10:1 | 2.10:1 |
Third | 1.18:1 | 1.39:1 | 1.39:1 |
Fourth | 0.89:1 | 1.00:1 | 1.00:1 |
Fifth | 0.66:1 | N/A | N/A |
Final Drive | 4.05:1 | 2.56:1 | 2.56:1 |
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS (Preliminary) |
Model | 9-5 | 9-5 | 9-5 V6 |
Engine | 2.3L Turbo, 170 hp | 2.3L Turbo, 170 hp | 3.0L V6 Turbo, 200 hp |
Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
Est. MPG, City/Hwy | 21 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 26 |
STEERING | |
Type | Power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible steering column |
Turning circle (curb to curb) | 35.4 ft. (10.8 m) |
Turns (lock to lock) | 2.9 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION |
Front suspension | MacPherson struts, lower wishbone, coil springs with twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, integrated wheel bearings. |
Rear suspension | Independent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs, gas shock absorbers. |
Braking system | Four-wheel disc with power assist and anti-lock braking system (ABS), dual diagonal with four electronic channels (EBD: Electronic Brake force Distribution), self-adjusting, asbestos-free pads, ventilated front discs. |
Brake disc diameter | Front: 11.34 in. (288 mm) Rear: 11.26 in. (286 mm) |
Parking brakes | Mechanical self-adjusting on separate rear wheel drums. |
Tires & Wheels: |
9-5 | 215/55 R 16 all-season radial tires, 6.5 x 16 three-spoke alloy wheels |
9-5 SE | 215/55 R 16 all-season radial tires, 6.5 x 16 five-spoke alloy wheels |
INTERIOR VOLUME | |
EPA size class | Midsize |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Interior volume | 114.9 cu.ft. |
Front head room (in.) | 38.7 |
Front leg room (in.) | 42.4 |
Front shoulder room (in.) | 56.9 |
Rear head room (in.) | 37.6 |
Rear leg room (in.) | 36.6 |
Rear shoulder room (in.) | 56.5 |
Trunk capacity | 15.9 cu.ft. |
DIMENSIONS | |
Wheelbase (in.) | 106.4 (2703 mm) |
Front track (in.) | 59.9 (1522 mm) |
Rear track (in.) | 59.9 (1522 mm) |
Overall length (in.) | 189.2 (4805 mm) |
Overall width (in.) | 70.5 (1792 mm) |
Overall height (in.) | 57.0 (1449 mm) |
Curb weight (lbs.) (Base curb weight with standard equipment.) |
9-5 2.3L | 3,280-3,490 (manual) 3,350-3,560 (automatic) |
9-5 3.0L V6 | 3,410-3,590 (automatic) |
Weight distribution | 60% front/40% rear |
Fuel capacity | 19.8 gallons (U.S.) |
Aerodynamic drag | 0.29 Cd |
SAAB 9-5 STANDARD EQUIPMENT, 1999 MODEL YEAR |