Saab1997 9-5 2.3 Specs

1997 Saab 9-5 2.3 Specifications & Performance

1997 - 2001

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L Inline 4 Turbo

140 mph

8.5 seconds

168 BHP

28.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,490 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
140 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
113 BHP/Tonne
Power
168 BHP
Torque
207 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
28.8 mpg
Total Range
475 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.3 Litre
2,290 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
168 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
170 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
207 lb·ft @ 1,800 RPM
280 N·m @ 1,800 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
90 x 90 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1:1
Square
Specific Output
73 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
42 BHP
Unitary Capacity
573 cc
BMEP
15.4 Bar
222.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/65R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
500 L
Kerb Weight
1,490 kg
Gross Weight
2,020 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
Tow Capacity
1,300 kg
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
1,449 mm
Wheelbase
2,703 mm
Front Track
1,522 mm
Rear Track
1,522 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★★☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.1

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1.3
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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