Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Saab developed a common platform with the Italian carmaker Fiat, which was used for four cars, but then, the Swedish carmaker adapted it to its needs and launched the 9000 in 1984.
In 1984, Saab built the 9000 as a hatchback. Despite its sedan-look, its trunk was opened together with the rear window, leading to a bigger luggage compartment. Four years later, the Swedish company introduced a true three-box bodywork for the 9000. After GM purchased 50% of the Saab in 1990, it decided that its flagship needs a facelift, which appeared in 1994.
The revised version was improved in all areas, from the drivetrain to the car's look. While the bio-design trend was rising, Saab remained true to its base values and kept the original design lines penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, but with softer edges and rounded corners. Underneath the grille, the body-colored bumper was reshaped for smoother airflow, with wrapped-around rubber strips. Despite being a premium car, it kept the black door handles and mirrors. In the back, the carmaker installed smoked taillights. Still, the 15" light-alloy wheels looked too small for the car's size.
Inside, the carmaker offered an option for bucket seats at the front. Unusually for mid-size segment premium sedans, in the back, the carmaker offered an option for a bench for three or two individual high-bolstered seats. The headrests were also oversized compared to other cars on the market. Saab was obsessed with safety, but it deleted the glove compartment when it introduced the front passenger's airbag.
Under the hood, GM took the decision to install a more comprehensive engine range. The Aero trim level was the only one that fit the Saab's core values for an inline-four and a turbocharged gasoline unit.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 5500 RPM 131 HP @ 5500 RPM 129 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM 177 Nm @ 4300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 250 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 4AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 215 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4276.9 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 5MT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 159 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 215 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4276.9 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 235.6 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3i 4AT (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5600 RPM 147 HP @ 5600 RPM 145 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 205 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.8 cuFT (561 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3020 lbs (1370 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3i 5MT (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5600 RPM 147 HP @ 5600 RPM 145 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 205 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.2 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T 4AT (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5700 RPM 170 HP @ 5700 RPM 168 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 260 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2987.3 lbs (1355 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T 5MT (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 5700 RPM 170 HP @ 5700 RPM 168 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 260 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2987.3 lbs (1355 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228.5 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 4AT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 5500 RPM 200 HP @ 5500 RPM 197 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 217 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 294 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3109 lbs (1410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 238 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L Turbo 5MT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 5500 RPM 200 HP @ 5500 RPM 197 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 238 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 323 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 238 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i V6 4AT (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5600 RPM 147 HP @ 5600 RPM 145 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 205 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3252 lbs (1475 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0i V6 5MT (211 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2962 cm3 |
Power: | 155 KW @ 6200 RPM 211 HP @ 6200 RPM 208 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 270 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.6 in (4790 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.8/58.7 in (1,519/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.6 cuFT (555 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3207.7 lbs (1455 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221.3 g/km |