SAAB 9-3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, 2000 MODEL YEAR (U.S.)
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS |
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2.0L Turbo (9-3) |
2.0L High Output Turbo (9-3 SE) |
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Type |
4-cylinder |
4-cylinder |
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Displacement |
2.0 liter (1,985 cc, 121 cu.in.) |
2.0 liter (1,985 cc, 121 cu.in.) |
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Horsepower @ rpm |
185 @ 5,500 (Auto: 185 @ 5,750) |
205 @ 5,500 (Auto: 205 @ 5,750) |
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Max. torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm |
194 @ 2,100 - 4,200 184 @ 1,900 - 5,000 (Auto) |
209 @ 2,300 - 4,800 184 @ 1,900 — 5,700 (Auto) |
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Compression ratio |
9.2:1 |
9.2:1 |
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Aspiration |
Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
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Fuel injection |
Saab Trionic-7 (T-7) |
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Bore x Stroke |
3.5 in. (90 mm) x 3.07 in. (78 mm) |
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Arrangement |
Transverse mounted |
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Valve train |
Double overhead chain-driven camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder and dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
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Cylinder block |
Cast iron |
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Cylinder head |
Light alloy, cross-flow type |
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Cooling System |
Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan |
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Fuel Recommendation |
Unleaded 87-93 AON |
Unleaded 92-93 AON |
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ELECTRIC SYSTEM |
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Ignition |
Saab Trionic-7 (T-7) with Direct Ignition |
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Alternator |
1755W, 130A |
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Battery (maintenance-free) |
12V, 60 Ah |
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DRIVETRAIN |
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Type |
Front-wheel drive |
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Manual transmission |
Fully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch |
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Automatic transmission |
Electronically controlled 4-speed with 3 shift programs: Normal, Sport & Winter; and direct mechanical lock-up in third and fourth gears |
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Transmission ratios: |
2.0L 4-cyl. Turbo, 5-speed Manual |
2.0L 4-cyl. Turbo, 4-speed Automatic |
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First |
3.38:1 |
3.67:1 |
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Second |
1.76:1 |
2.10:1 |
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Third |
1.18:1 |
1.39:1 |
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Fourth |
0.89:1 |
1.00:1 |
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Fifth |
0.66:1 |
NA |
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Final Drive |
4.05:1 |
2.86:1 |
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EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS |
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Model |
9-3 |
9-3 SE |
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Engine |
2.0L Turbo |
2.0L Turbo |
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Transmission |
Manual, 185 hp |
Automatic, 185 hp |
Manual, 205 hp |
Automatic, 205 hp |
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Est. MPG, City/Hwy |
22 |
29 |
20 |
25 |
21 |
29 |
20 |
26 |
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STEERING |
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Type |
Power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible steering column |
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Steering ratio |
16.6:1 |
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Turning circle |
34.4 ft. (10.5 m) |
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Turns (lock to lock) |
3.4 |
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CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION |
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Front suspension |
MacPherson struts with direct-acting gas shock absorbers and coil springs, split lower wishbones in forged aluminum, stabilizer bar, integrated wheel bearings. |
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Rear suspension |
H-formed, semi-rigid torsion-beam rear axle with inner and outer stabilizer bars, sport-tuned coil springs, gas shock absorbers. |
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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. |
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Brake disc diameter |
Front: 11.34 in. (288 mm) Rear: 11.26 in. (286 mm) |
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Parking brakes |
Mechanical self-adjusting, operating on rear wheel discs. |
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Tires & Wheels: |
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9-3 |
195/60 VR 15 all-season radial Michelin tires, 6.5 x 15 5 or 10-spoke alloy wheels |
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9-3 SE |
205/50 ZR 16 radial Michelin Pilot tires, 6.5 x 16 5-spoke alloy wheels |
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INTERIOR VOLUME |
9-3 3-Door/5-Door |
9-3 Convertible |
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EPA size class |
Midsize |
Subcompact |
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Seating capacity |
5 |
4 |
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Interior volume |
111.3 cu.ft. |
92.5 cu.ft. |
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Front head room (in.) |
39.3 |
38.9 |
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Front leg room (in.) |
42.3 |
42.3 |
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Front shoulder room (in.) |
52.4 |
52.4 |
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Rear head room (in.) |
37.9 |
37.9 |
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Rear leg room (in.) |
34.1 |
33.0 |
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Rear shoulder room (in.) |
52.6 |
41.8 |
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Cargo capacity, rear seat folded |
46.0 cu.ft. |
28.3 cu.ft. |
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Trunk capacity |
21.7 cu.ft. (w/parcel shelf removed) |
12.5 cu.ft. Top up/10 cu.ft. Top down |
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DIMENSIONS |
9-3 3-Door / 5-Door |
9-3 Convertible |
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Wheelbase (in.) |
102.6 (2605 mm) |
102.6 (2605 mm) |
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Front track (in.) |
57.2 (1452 mm) |
57.2 (1452 mm) |
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Rear track (in.) |
56.8 (1442 mm) |
56.8 (1442 mm) |
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Overall length (in.) |
182.3 (4629 mm) |
182.3 (4629 mm) |
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Overall width (in.) |
67.4 (1711 mm) |
67.4 (1711 mm) |
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Overall height (in.) |
56.2 (1428 mm) |
56.0 (1423 mm) |
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Aerodynamic drag |
0.33 Cd |
0.34 Cd |
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Fuel capacity |
17 gallons (U.S.) |
17 gallons (U.S.) |
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Curb weight (lbs.) (Base curb weight with standard equipment.) |
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9-3 |
2,990 / 3,160 (manual) 3,040 / 3,220 (automatic) |
3,130 / 3,200 (manual) 3,190 / 3,250 (automatic) |
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9-3 SE |
3,020 / 3,150 (manual) 3,080 / 3,220 (automatic) |
3,160 / 3,210 (manual) 3,220 / 3,260 (automatic) |
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SAAB 9-3 STANDARD EQUIPMENT, 2000 MODEL YEAR |
STANDARD ON SAAB 9-3 MODELS:
PERFORMANCE
2.0-liter turbocharged 185-hp engine
5-speed manual transmission
Hydraulic clutch actuation
4-wheel power assisted disc brakes with ABS
5-spoke (coupe), 10-spoke (5-door) light-alloy wheels
195/60 VR-15 all-season Michelin radial tires
Front and rear stabilizer bars
SAFETY
Saab Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (Driver and passenger side air bags)
Automatic belt tensioner system for front seat occupants
3-point safety belts for all occupants
Side-impact protection system
Side-impact airbags, head and chest type, front seats
Saab Active Head Restraint (SAHR) system, front seats
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Welded steel construction/Safety Cage design
Front and rear energy-absorbing "crumple zones"
Well-isolated fuel tank location
Collapsible steering column
Manually activated "child-proof" rear door locks (five-door)
Lock-out switch for rear power window switches
Rear side window demisters (five-door)
Headlamp wipers and washers
Rear window wiper and washer system (exc. Convertible)
Color-keyed 5-mph "self-restoring" bumpers
Daytime running lights
Split, wide-angle exterior passenger mirror
EXTERIOR
Protective bodyside moldings
Aerodynamic headlamps with flush lenses, halogen bulbs
Cornering lights
Side guidance reversing lights
Side-mounted direction indicator lights
Front & rear fog lights
Front spoiler
Rear spoiler (Coupe & five-door)
Undercoating and anti-corrosion treatment
Power convertible top with one-touch-down windows (Convertible)
INTERIOR & SEATS
CFC-free air conditioning
Electrostatic cabin air filter
Reclining front bucket seats
Luxury velour upholstery (Coupe & five-door)
Leather upholstery (Convertible)
Adjustable lumbar support, driver’s seat
Driver’s left foot rest (dead pedal)
Adjustable-height front safety belts (except Convertible)
Remote central locking and anti-theft alarm
Engine immobilizing anti-theft system
Power windows with one-touch feature on front windows
Single button for operating all side windows (Convertible)
In-dash folding cupholder
Cupholder/coinholder in center console
Electrically adjustable and heated rearview mirrors
Head restraints at front and rear outboard seating positions
Fold-down rear seat with pass-through opening from trunk
Automatic headlamp shut-off and courtesy headlamp delay
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Overhead cabin light with dual rear spotlights
Interior courtesy light delay feature
Luggage compartment light and built-in tool kit
Heat absorbent tinted glass (except Convertible)
Electric rear window demister
Front/rear plush carpet floor mats
DRIVER CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION
Telescopic steering wheel
Variable intermittent windshield wiper/washer
Electronic speed control
80-watt AM/FM stereo cassette with Weather Band and CD changer controls
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Stereo anti-theft lock-out code
4 acoustically engineered speakers
Automatic electric antenna
Analog instrumentation (speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges)
Turbo boost gauge
Digital odometer and trip meter
Dashboard Night Panel feature
Saab Information Display with digital clock
STANDARD ON SAAB 9-3 SE MODELS: In addition to or instead of 9-3 equipment listed above
2.0-liter high output turbocharged 205-hp engine
16-inch 5-spoke light alloy wheels
205/50 ZR-16 Michelin Pilot radial tires
Specially tuned sport suspension (5-door)
Full body airflow package
Polished chrome sport exhaust tip
Automatic climate control
Power 8-way adjustable front seats
3-position driver's side seat memory
Foldable armrest for the driver’s seat (5-door)
Walnut-trimmed instrument panel
Electric tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof with sunshade
Leather seating surfaces
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, shift knob & boot
80-watt AM/FM stereo cassette with 80-watt subwoofer, Weather Band and CD changer controls
6 acoustically engineered speakers
Saab Car Computer with digital clock
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