SAAB 9-3 VIGGEN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, 2000 MODEL YEAR
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS |
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2.3L High Output Turbo |
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Type |
4-cylinder |
Displacement |
2.3 liter (2,290 cc, 140 cu.in.) |
Horsepower @ rpm |
230 @ 5,500 |
Max. torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm |
258 @ 2,500 - 4,500 |
Compression ratio |
9.3:1 |
Aspiration |
Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler |
Fuel injection |
Saab Trionic-7 (T-7) |
Bore x Stroke |
3.5 in. (90 mm) x 3.5 in. (90 mm) |
Arrangement |
Transverse mounted |
Valve train |
Double overhead chain-driven camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder and dual counter-rotating balance shafts |
Cylinder block |
Cast iron |
Cylinder head |
Light alloy, cross-flow type with Nimonic alloy heat-resistant exhaust valves |
Cooling System |
Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan |
Fuel Recommendation |
Unleaded 92-93 AON |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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Ignition |
Saab Trionic-7 (T-7) with Direct Ignition |
Alternator |
1755W, 130A |
Battery (maintenance-free) |
12V, 60 Ah |
DRIVETRAIN |
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Type |
Front-wheel drive |
Manual transmission |
Fully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch |
Transmission ratios: |
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First |
3.38:1 |
Second |
1.76:1 |
Third |
1.18:1 |
Fourth |
0.89:1 |
Fifth |
0.66:1 |
Final Drive |
4.05:1 |
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS |
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Model |
9-3 Viggen |
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Engine |
2.3L High Output Turbo |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Manual |
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Est. MPG, City/Hwy |
20 |
29 |
STEERING |
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Type |
Power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible steering column |
Steering ratio |
16.6:1 |
Turning circle |
34.4 ft. (10.5 m) |
Turns (lock to lock) |
3.4 |
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. |
Rear suspension |
H-formed, semi-rigid torsion-beam rear axle with inner and outer stabilizer bars, sport-tuned coil springs, gas shock absorbers. |
Braking system |
Four-wheel power-assist disc with anti-lock braking system (ABS), dual diagonal, four electronic channels (EBD: Electronic Brake force Distribution), self-adjusting, asbestos-free pads, ventilated and grooved front discs, grooved rear discs. |
Brake disc diameter |
Front: 12.13 in. (308 mm) Rear: 11.26 in. (286 mm) |
Parking brakes |
Mechanical self-adjusting, operating on rear wheel discs. |
Tires & Wheels: |
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9-3 Viggen |
P215/45 ZR 17 high performance Dunlop SP Sport 2000 tires. 7.5 x 17 five-spoke light alloy wheels. |
INTERIOR VOLUME |
9-3 VIGGEN 3 & 5-DOOR |
9-3 VIGGEN CONVERTIBLE |
EPA size class |
Midsize |
Subcompact |
Seating capacity |
5 |
4 |
Interior volume |
110.5 cu.ft. |
93.0 cu. ft. |
Front head room (in.) |
39.3 |
38.9 |
Front leg room (in.) |
42.3 |
42.3 |
Front shoulder room (in.) |
52.4 |
52.4 |
Rear head room (in.) |
37.9 |
37.9 |
Rear leg room (in.) |
34.1 |
33.0 |
Rear shoulder room (in.) |
52.6 |
41.8 |
Cargo capacity, rear seat folded |
46.0 cu.ft. |
28.3 cu. ft. |
Trunk capacity |
21.7 cu.ft. (w/parcel shelf removed) |
12.5 cu. ft. Top Up / 10.0 Top Down |
DIMENSIONS |
9-3 VIGGEN 3-DR |
9-3 VIGGEN 5-DR |
9-3 VIGGEN CONV |
Wheelbase (in.) |
102.6 (2605 mm) |
102.6 (2605 mm) |
102.6 (2605 mm) |
Front track (in.) |
57.2 (1466 mm) |
57.2 (1466 mm) |
57.2 (1466 mm) |
Rear track (in.) |
56.8 (1456 mm) |
56.8 (1456 mm) |
56.8 (1456 mm) |
Overall length (in.) |
180.9 (4639 mm) |
180.9 (4639 mm) |
180.9 (4639 mm) |
Overall width (in.) |
67.4 (1711 mm) |
67.4 (1711 mm) |
67.4 (1711 mm) |
Overall height (in.) |
55.7 (1428 mm) |
55.7 (1428 mm) |
55.5 (1423 mm) |
Aerodynamic drag |
0.31 Cd |
0.31 Cd |
0.33 Cd |
Fuel capacity |
17 gallons (U.S.) |
17 gallons (U.S.) |
17 gallons (U.S.) |
Curb Weight (lbs.) (Base curb weight w/ standard equipment) |
3,090 (1,405 kg) |
3,140 (1,425 kg) |
3,220 (1,460 kg) |
SAAB 9-3 VIGGEN STANDARD EQUIPMENT, 2000 MODEL YEAR |
PERFORMANCE
2.3-liter high output turbocharged 230-hp engine
5-speed manual transmission
Heavy duty hydraulic clutch actuation
4-wheel power assisted disc brakes with ABS and EBD
5-spoke 7.5 x 17 light-alloy wheels
215/45 ZR17 Dunlop SP Sport 2000 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) with EBD
Welded steel construction/Safety Cage design
Front and rear energy-absorbing "crumple zones"
Well-isolated fuel tank location
Collapsible steering column
Rear side window defrosters
Headlamp wipers and washers
Rear window wiper and washer system
Color-keyed 5-mph "self-restoring" bumpers
Daytime running lights
Split, wide-angle exterior passenger mirror
EXTERIOR
Protective body side moldings
Aerodynamic bumpers with integrated spoilers, rocker panels, and rear-deck spoiler
Aerodynamic headlamps with flush lenses, halogen bulbs
Cornering lights
Side guidance reversing lights
Side-mounted direction indicator lights
Front & rear fog lights
Roof mounted antenna
Stainless steel sill plates with Viggen emblem
Undercoating and anti-corrosion treatment
Electric tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof with sunshade
Viggen Delta-Wing badges above side marker lights
INTERIOR & SEATS
CFC-free air conditioning
Electrostatic cabin air filter
Reclining front sport seats with supportive side bolsters
Black leather seats with contrasting leather inserts
Embossed Viggen Delta-Wing in front seat backrests
Textured leather door inserts
Automatic climate control
Power 8-way adjustable front seats
3-position driver's side seat memory
Adjustable lumbar support, drivers seat
Drivers left foot rest (dead pedal)
Adjustable-height front safety belts
Remote central locking and anti-theft alarm
Engine immobilizing anti-theft system
Power windows with one-touch feature
In-dash folding cupholder
Cupholder/coinholder in center console
Electrically adjustable and heated rearview mirrors
Head restraints at front and rear outboard seating positions
40/60/100 fold-down rear seat
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
Electric rear window defroster
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 80-watt subwoofer, Weather Band and CD changer controls
6 acoustically engineered speakers
Saab Car Computer with digital clock
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
Stereo anti-theft lock-out code
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, shift knob & boot
Analog instrumentation (speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges)
Turbo boost gauge
Digital odometer and trip meter
Dashboard Night Panel feature
Metal-look dash panel fascia