| ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS |
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2.3T |
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| Displacement |
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| 2.3 liter (2,290 cc, 140 cu. in.) |
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| Aspiration |
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| Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
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| Horsepower |
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| Maximum torque |
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| 258 lb. ft. @ 1,900–4,000 rpm |
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| Maximum boost pressure |
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| Fuel injection |
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| Saab Trionic 7, Saab Multiport Fuel Injection |
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| Compression ratio |
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| Bore x stroke |
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| Arrangement |
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| Valve train |
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| [[Double overhead camshafts,]] four valves per cylinder |
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| Cylinder block |
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| Cylinder head |
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| Light alloy, cross-flow type |
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| Cooling system |
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| Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan |
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| Fuel requirement |
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| Unleaded 87-93 AON: Unleaded 92-93 AON recommended |
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| Ignition |
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| [[Saab Trionic]] with Direct Ignition |
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| Alternator |
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| Battery (maintenance-free) |
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| DRIVETRAIN |
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2.3T |
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| Manual transmission |
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| Fully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch |
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| Automatic transmission |
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| Electronically controlled 5-speed with three shift programs: normal, sport, and manual; direct mechanical lock-up in third, fourth, and fifth gears |
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| Transmission ratios: |
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| 5-speed manual |
5-speed automatic |
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| 5-speed manual |
5-speed automatic |
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| First |
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| Second |
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| Third |
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| Fourth |
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| Fifth |
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| Reverse |
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| Final drive |
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| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS |
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2.3T |
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Aero |
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| Transmission |
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| Est. MPG, City/Hwy |
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| STEERING |
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2.3T |
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Aero |
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| [[Power-assisted rack-and-pinion]], impact-collapsible steering column |
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| Steering ratio |
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| Turning circle |
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| Turns (lock-to-lock) |
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| CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION |
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2.3T |
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Aero |
| Front suspension |
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| [[MacPherson struts]], lower wishbone, coil springs with twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, integrated wheel bearings |
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| Rear suspension |
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| Independent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs, gas shock absorbers |
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| Braking system |
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| 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 |
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| Parking brakes |
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| Mechanical self-adjusting on separate rear wheel drums |
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| Tires & Wheels: |
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| 235/45 R17 94V all-season radial tires, 7.5" x 17" twin five-spoke alloy wheels |
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| 235/45 R17 94V all-season radial tires, 7.5" x 17" five-spoke hi-split alloy wheels |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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2.3T |
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| Wheelbase |
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| Front track |
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| Rear track |
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| Overall length |
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| Overall width |
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| Overall height |
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| Fuel capacity |
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| Aerodynamic drag |
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| Curb weight (Base curb weight with standard equipment) |
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| 3,470 lbs. (manual) |
3,530 lbs. (automatic) |
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| 3,530 lbs. (automatic) |
3,470 lbs. (manual) |
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| Weight distribution front/rear |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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2.3T |
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| EPA size class |
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| Seating capacity |
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| Passenger volume |
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| Front headroom |
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| Front legroom |
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| Front shoulder room |
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| Rear headroom |
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| Rear legroom |
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| Rear shoulder room |
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| Trunk capacity |
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| WARRANTY |
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2.3T |
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| The Saab 100,000-Mile Warranty |
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| No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance |
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| Bumper-to-bumper |
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| Roadside assistance |
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| Courtesy Transportation |
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| Anti-corrosion warranty |
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| 6 years/unlimited mileage 1 |
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