2008 Saab 9-3

Inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car, the new Saab 9-3 range will feature bold styling and cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal. 

With all-new front bodywork, 'signature' lighting, new door panels and rear styling features, the latest generation 9-3 acquires a more focused, assertive stance, reflecting the introduction of technical advances aimed at delivering an even more rewarding experience behind the wheel.

All new 9-3s are immediately recognizable by the sharper frontal styling, which adopts fascia, grille and surfacing themes first seen on the Aero X concept, together with a return of Saab's classic 'clamshell' hood design – first seen in the iconic 1967 Saab 99. The 9-3's new 'face' is reinforced by other exterior changes that all combine to give the range a clearer, more distinctive Saab identity.

"We are introducing significant developments across three key areas: design, performance and handling," says Jan Åke Jonsson, managing director of Saab Automobile worldwide. "The result is a major step forward in strengthening the visual and driving appeal of our core product line-up, which accounts for about two-thirds of Saab's global sales."

The new 9-3 portfolio continues to include Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible models. Available as the 2.0T and 2.8 V6 Aero, the range is expected in United States showrooms this fall.

Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS		2.0T		Aero
Type		4-cylinder		6-cylinder
Displacement		2.0 liter (1,988 cc, 121 cu. in.)		2.8 liter (2,792 cc, 170 cu. in.)
Horsepower		210 hp @ 5,500 rpm		250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Maximum torque		221 lb. ft. @ 2,500 rpm		258 lb. ft. @ 2,000 rpm
Compression ratio		9.5:1
Maximum boost pressure		12.3 psi		8.7 psi
Aspiration		Water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler
Bore x stroke		3.38 in. x 3.38 in.		3.50 in. x 2.94 in.
Engine management		Saab Trionic-8		Bosch ME 9.6
Ignition/fuel injection		Direct ignition/multipoint fuel injection		Distributorless/multipoint fuel injection
Arrangement		Front, transversely mounted, hydraulically damped
Valve train		Double overhead chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder and dual counter-rotating balance shafts		Double overhead chain-driven camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing
Cylinder block		Aluminum
Cylinder head		Aluminum
Cooling system		Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled electric radiator fan
Ignition		Saab Trionic with direct ignition		Distributorless
Alternator		1890W, 140A		155A
Battery (maintenance-free)		12V, 60 Ah
DRIVETRAIN		2.0T		Aero
Type		Front-wheel drive
Manual transmission		Fully synchronized 6-speed with dry-plate clutch
Automatic transmission		Electronically controlled 5-speed with Saab Sentronic manual selection		Electronically controlled 6-speed with Saab Sentronic manual selection and steering-wheel-mounted controls
Transmission ratios:		6-speed manual 5-speed automatic		6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
First		3.77:1 4.58:1		3.77:1 4.15:1
Second		2.04:1 2.98:1		2.04:1 2.37:1
Third		1.37:1 1.95:1		1.37:1 1.56:1
Fourth		1.05:1 1.32:1		1.05:1 1.15:1
Fifth		0.85:1 1.00:1		0.85:1 0.86:1
Sixth		0.71:1		0.71:1 0.69:1
Reverse		3.54:1 5.02:1		3.54:1 3.39:1
Final Drive		3:55:1 2.44:1		3.55:1 3.53:1
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS		2.0T		Aero
Engine		2.0L, 210 hp		2.8L, 250 hp
Transmission		Manual Automatic		Manual Automatic
Est. MPG, City/Hwy		22/30 21/30		18/28 17/28
STEERING		2.0T		Aero
Type		Power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible steering column
Steering ratio		16.0:1
Turning circle		39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Turns (lock to lock)		2.97
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION		2.0T		Aero
Front suspension		MacPherson struts, gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, hydroformed subframe
Rear suspension		Independent, 4-link, including toe-link. Coil springs, gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, subframe. Re-Axs passive rear-wheel steering system
Braking system		Four-wheel disc with power assist and ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), dual circuit with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), TCS (Traction Control System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), and MBA (Mechanical Brake Assist), ventilated front discs on Aero models
Brake disc diameter		Front: 11.14 in. (283 mm) Rear: 10.87 in. (276 mm)		Front: 11.81 in. (300 mm) Rear: 11.42 in. (290 mm)
Tires and Wheels		215/55 R16 93H all-season radial tires, 6.5 x 16 five-spoke twin, alloy wheels		235/45 R17 94V all-season radial tires, 7.5 x 17 five-spoke alloy wheels
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS		2.0T		Aero
Wheelbase		105.3 in.
Front track		59.9 in.
Rear track		59.3 in.
Overall length		182.5 in.
Overall width		69.0 in.
Overall height		56.8 in.
Aerodynamic drag		0.28 Cd
Fuel capacity		16.4 gallons
Curb weight (Base curb weight with standard equipment)		3,210-3,570 lbs.
Maximum gross weight		4,140-4,510 lbs.
Distribution front/rear		60%/40%
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS		2.0T		Aero
Seating capacity		5
Passenger volume		93.4 cu. ft.
Front headroom		38.9 in.
Front legroom		42.3 in.
Front shoulder room		56.3 in.
Rear headroom		37.0 in.
Rear legroom		35.1 in.
Rear shoulder room		55.1 in.
Trunk capacity		15.0 cu. ft.