9-5 Wagon Technical Specifications

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.)

207 @ 1,800 — 3,500

229 @ 2,500 — 4,000

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

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:

5-speed Manual

4-sp. Automatic

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

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

19

26

19

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

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 ten-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 Wagon

Seating capacity

5

Interior volume

134.5 cu.ft. (EPA)

Front head room (in.)

38.7

Front leg room (in.)

42.4

Front shoulder room (in.)

56.9

Rear head room (in.)

38.2

Rear leg room (in.)

36.6

Rear shoulder room (in.)

56.5

Cargo capacity, rear seat folded

73.0 cu.ft. (SAE)

Cargo capacity

37.0 cu.ft. (EPA)

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in.)

106.4 (2703 mm)

Front track (in.)

59.9 (1522 mm)

Rear track (in.)

59.9 (1522 mm)

Overall length (in.)

189.3 (4808 mm)

Overall width (in.)

70.5 (1792 mm)

Overall height (in.)

58.9 (1497 mm)

Curb weight (lbs.) (Base curb weight with standard equipment.)

9-5 2.3L

3,530-3,770 (automatic)

9-5 3.0L V6

3,730-3,820 (automatic)

Weight distribution

60% front/40% rear

Fuel capacity

18.5 gallons (U.S.)

Aerodynamic drag

0.31 Cd

SAAB 9-5 WAGON STANDARD EQUIPMENT, 2000 MODEL YEAR

STANDARD ON SAAB 9-5 SE WAGON MODELS: