Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 18:37:43 +0200 From: "Anders Johansson" <sigurdnopsamnet.se> Subject: News for model year 00
The news for model year 00: 9-5 The Saab 9-5 Aero is the latest addition to the 9-5 series. It's 2.3 litre high output turbocharged engine and the lowered sports chassis combined to give the Saab 9-5 Aero exceptional standard of performance and handling. The new Saab 9-5 Aero is powered by the latest full-pressure turbo engine from Saab. With a rating of 230 hp, the engine with manual gearbox delivers a torque of 350 Nm at a modest 1900 rpm (330 Nm on cars with automatic transmission). The Saab parking Assistance system (option) has been developed to simplify reversing the car into confined spaces, such as parking lots in car parks. The system is activated as soon as reverse gear is engaged. Rear view mirror with an automatic dimming function is fitted as standard to the 9-5 griffin and the 9-5 SE for the US-market, and is available as an option for all other markets. The Sports pack now also includes 17" light alloy wheels. Two new bodywork colours are being introduced; Sun Green (silver metallic paint with a touch of green) and Morello red (Burgundy /bluish-red/ metallic pintwork). As aftermarket accessories includes white side direction indicator lenses, carbon-fibre fascia and selector lever for auto transmission and a ski/snowboard holder. Traction Control System (TCS) will be available for all engines (including auto tranny) and standard equipment for V6 and Aero versions. 9-3 A new generation of the Saab Trionic system (engine management) is being introduced on 2.0 185 hp and 20 205 hp (was 200 hp for my99). 185 hp at 2100 rpm and 263 Nm at 2100 rpm is unchanged, with automatic transmission max torque is now 250(+20) Nm at 1900(-100) rpm. 205(+5) hp at ? rpm and 280(-3) Nm at 2200(-100) rpm, with automatic transmission 250 Nm at 1900 rpm. New colours as per 9-5. As aftermarket accessories includes white side direction indicator lenses, carbon-fibre fascia and selector lever for auto transmission, a ski/snowboard holder and a cooling box fot the boot. 9-3 Viggen Will have the white indicators as standard equipment and 230(+5) hp at 5500 rpm and 350 Nm at 2500 rpm as 9-5 Aero.
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