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9-5 Specifications



SAAB 9-5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, 1999 MODEL YEAR (U.S.)


ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2.3L Turbo3.0L V6 Turbo
Type4-cylinder, inline6-cylinder, V-configuration
Displacement2.3 liter (2,290 cc, 140 cu.in.)3.0 liter (2,962 cc, 180 cu.in.)
AspirationWater-cooled turbocharger with integrated waste gate, intercoolerSingle-bank water-cooled turbocharger with intercooler
Horsepower @ rpm170 @ 5,500200 @ 5,000
Max. torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm207 @ 1,800229 @ 2,100
Fuel injectionSaab Trionic, Saab direct injectionSaab Trionic, Saab direct injection
Compression ratio9.3:19.5:1
Bore x Stroke3.54 in. (90 mm) x 3.54 in. (90 mm)3.38 in. (86 mm) x 3.35 in. (85 mm)
ArrangementTransverse
Valve trainDouble overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder
Cylinder blockCast iron
Cylinder headLight alloy, cross-flow type
Cooling SystemWater-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Fuel RequirementUnleaded 87-93 AON

ELECTRIC SYSTEM
IgnitionSaab Trionic with Direct Ignition
Alternator2.3L: 1215W, 90A
3.0L: 1755W, 130A
Battery (maintenance-free)12V, 70 Ah


DRIVETRAIN
TypeFront-wheel drive
Manual transmissionFully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch
Automatic transmissionElectronically 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
First3.38:13.67:13.67:1
Second1.76:12.10:12.10:1
Third1.18:11.39:11.39:1
Fourth0.89:11.00:11.00:1
Fifth0.66:1N/AN/A
Final Drive4.05:12.56:12.56:1


EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS (Preliminary)
Model9-5 9-59-5 V6
Engine2.3L Turbo, 170 hp2.3L Turbo, 170 hp3.0L V6 Turbo, 200 hp
TransmissionManualAutomaticAutomatic

Est. MPG, City/Hwy212818271826
STEERING
TypePower-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 suspensionMacPherson struts, lower wishbone, coil springs with twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, integrated wheel bearings.
Rear suspensionIndependent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs, gas shock absorbers.
Braking systemFour-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 diameterFront: 11.34 in. (288 mm)
Rear: 11.26 in. (286 mm)
Parking brakesMechanical self-adjusting on separate rear wheel drums.
Tires & Wheels:
9-5215/55 R 16 all-season radial tires, 6.5 x 16 three-spoke alloy wheels
9-5 SE215/55 R 16 all-season radial tires, 6.5 x 16 five-spoke alloy wheels

INTERIOR VOLUME
EPA size classMidsize
Seating capacity5
Interior volume114.9 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 capacity15.9 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 2.3L3,280-3,490 (manual)
3,350-3,560 (automatic)
9-5 3.0L V63,410-3,590 (automatic)
Weight distribution60% front/40% rear
Fuel capacity19.8 gallons (U.S.)
Aerodynamic drag0.29 Cd

SAAB 9-5 STANDARD EQUIPMENT, 1999 MODEL YEAR

STANDARD ON SAAB 9-5 MODELS:



PERFORMANCE

2.3-liter 4 cyl turbocharged 170-hp engine
3.0-liter 6 cyl turbocharged 200-hp engine
5-speed manual transmission (n/a V6)
Hydraulically actuated clutch
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/ 3 programs (std on V6)
Electronic Traction Control System TCS (V6 only)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Three-spoke 16-inch light-alloy wheels
215/55 R 16 all-season radial tires
SAFETY
Saab Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
(Driver and passenger front airbags)
Side-impact protection system
Saab Safeseat:
Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR), front seats
Side airbags front
Protection against "submarining," front and rear
3-point seatbelts on all seating positions
Automatic front seatbelt tensioners
Semi-automatic height adjusting front and outer rear seatbelts
Child seat anchorage points, rear
Manually activated "childproof" rear door locks
Color-keyed 5-mph impact resistant bumpers
Saab anti-theft protection alarm w/engine immobilizing
Daytime running lights
EXTERIOR
Protective bodyside moldings
Aerodynamic headlamps with flush lenses, halogen bulbs
Front and rear fog lights
Headlamp wash/wipe
Front cornering lights
Side guidance reversing lights
Side-mounted direction indicator lights
Undercoating and anti-corrosion treatment
INTERIOR & SEATS
Luxury velour upholstery
Walnut-trimmed instrument panel
Electrically adjustable front seats
Head restraints for four seats, provision for a fifth
Adjustable front armrest
INTERIOR & SEATS
Automatic Climate Control, CFC-free
Separate heating controls for driver and passenger
Double cabin air filter, electrostatic & adsorptive charcoal
Side window demisters, front & rear
Power windows
Electrically operated and heated mirrors
Remote lock/unlock and anti-theft system
Central locking, with key or remote (1 door or all)
Tinted heat-absorbing glass
Double, dividable sun visors
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
Interior light with delay/door instep illumination
Refrigerated glove box, illuminated and lockable
Storage compartments in the doors and seat backs
Cupholder in dashboard fascia
Cupholders in center console (1) and rear armrest (2)
Overhead grab handles, all outer seating positions
Internal trunk and fuel lid release
Closing handle inside trunk
Rear seat foldable entirely or 60/40 split
Center rear armrest with pass-through opening
Anchorage loops and illumination in the luggage compartment
Luggage net
Plush carpet floor mats
Courtesy delay for headlights

DRIVER CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION
Analog instrumentation (speedometer, tachometer, fuel & temperature gauges)
Dashboard "Night Panel" feature
Warning lights: open door or trunk/failed light/low fluids
Digital odometer and trip odometer
Saab Car Computer (SCC)
Electronic speed control
Steering wheel adjustable for reach and height
Leather trimmed steering wheel, handbrake and gear level knob (also gaiter on manual)
Audio system radio/CD/cassette, 150w, 7 speakers, antenna amplifier
Prewired for trunk-mounted 6-CD changer
Audio remote controls in steering wheel
Rear window-mounted dual antenna system
Prewired for hands-free mobile telephone

STANDARD ON SAAB 9-5 SE MODELS
: In addition to or instead of 9-5 equipment listed above


3.0-liter 6 cyl turbocharged 200-hp engine
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission
Electronic Traction Control System (TCS)
16-inch five-spoke light alloy wheels
Classic leather upholstery
3-position memory on driver's side (incl. mirror settings and tilt-down passenger-side mirror)
Audio system, radio/CD/cassette, 200w, 9 speakers
Power sliding glass sunroof


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