
 
SAAB 9-5 WAGON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, MY 2001 (U.S.)
| ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||||
| 2.3L Turbo (9-5) | 2.3L Turbo (Aero) | 3.0L V6 Turbo (9-5 SE) | ||
| Type | 4-cylinder, inline | 4-cylinder, inline | 6-cylinder, V-configuration | |
| Displacement | 2.3 liter (2,290 cc, 140 cu.in.) | 2.3 liter (2,290 cc, 140 cu.in.) | 3.0 liter (2,962 cc, 180 cu.in.) | |
| Aspiration | Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler | Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler | Single-bank water-cooled turbocharger with intercooler | |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 185 @ 5,500 | 230 @ 5,500 | 200 @ 5,000 | |
| Max. torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm | 207 @ 1,800  3,500 | 258 @ 1,900  3,800 MT 243 @ 1,900  4,600 AT | 229 @ 2,500  4,000 | |
| Fuel injection | Saab Trionic 7, Saab direct injection | |||
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 | |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.54 in. (90 mm) x 3.54 in. (90 mm) | 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 (Aero: Unleaded 92-93 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: | 2.3L 4-cyl. Turbo; 5-speed Manual | 2.3L 4-cyl. Turbo; 4-sp. Automatic | 3.0L 6-cyl. Turbo, 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, 185 hp | 2.3L Turbo, 185 hp | 3.0L V6 Turbo, 200 hp | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | |||
| Est. MPG, City/Hwy | 21 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 18 | 26 | 
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | ||||
| Model | 9-5 Aero Wagon | 9-5 Aero Wagon | ||
| Engine | 2.3L Turbo, 230 hp | 2.3L Turbo, 230 hp | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | ||
| Est. MPG, City/Hwy | 20 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 
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 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 | Front: 11.34 in. (288 mm), 12.05 in. (306 mm) V6 and Aero models 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 | 
| 9-5 Aero | 225/45 R 17 all-season radial tires, 7.0 x 17 three-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 | 3,620 | 
| 9-5 3.0L V6 | 3,730 | 
| Weight distribution | 60% front/40% rear | 
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 gallons (U.S.) | 
| Aerodynamic drag | 0.31 Cd | 
2001 SAAB 9-5 WAGON, STANDARD EQUIPMENT
PERFORMANCE
SAFETY
(Driver and passenger front airbags)
INTERIOR & SEATS
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
INSTRUMENTATION AND DRIVER ENVIRONMENT
STANDARD ON SAAB 9-5 SE MODELS
: STANDARD ON SAAB 9-5 AERO MODELS:In addition to or instead of equipment listed above In addition to or instead of equipment listed above
3.0-liter 6 cyl turbocharged 200-hp engine
Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission
16-inch five-spoke light alloy wheels
Classic leather upholstery
3-position memory on drivers side (incl. mirror settings and tilt- down passenger-side mirror)
Harman/Kardon audio system, radio/CD/cassette, 240w,
8-speakers
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
2.3-liter 4 cyl high output turbocharged 230-hp engine
Sports-tuned suspension
17-inch three-spoke light alloy wheels, 225/45 R17 tires
Aero-specific exterior styling package
Classic leather upholstery w/ sport steering wheel
3-position memory on drivers side (incl. mirror settings and tilt- down passenger-side mirror)
Harman/Kardon audio system, radio/CD/cassette, 240w,
8-speakers
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
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