Frankfurt IAA 2007 - Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 XWD Turbo Unleashed

A tribute to the original, black 900 Turbo, this new four wheel driven 9-3 is an absolute powerhouse with 280hp and 400nm, available from a mouth watering 2,150-4,500rpm, and an e-LSD that splits the power front to rear, as well as from side to side. The "XWD" chassis and suspension have been considerably stiffened complete with huge brakes and 19 inch wheels (all except America). A classic touch - the turbo boost gauge, is a replica of the one found in the original 900 Turbo.

OneShift Editorial Team

12 Sep 2007

The all-aluminum engine, 24-valve, 2.8-liter V6 features a 60-degree, banked cylinder angle, variable inlet valve timing and twin-scroll turbos.

It is offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

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[I]Detailed Technical Specifications[/I]

[B]Engine[/B]
2792cc. V6. Aluminum cylinder heads and block. Twin-scroll turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 24-valve. Variable valve timing (inlet). Dual-mass flywheel. Bosch Motronic ECM

Max power: 280 hp (206 kW) @ 5,500 rpm. Max. torque: 400 Nm @ 2,150 - 4,500 rpm
Bore/stroke: 89.0/74.8 mm. Compression Ratio: 9.5: 1. Max. Boost Pressure: 0.8 bar.

[B]Transmission[/B]
Saab XWD, all-wheel-drive. Electronic rear limited-slip differential (eLSD)
6-speed manual or automatic gearbox

[B]Suspension[/B]
Front: MacPherson struts and gas shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Hydroformed sub-frame.
Rear: Independent, four link, incl. toe-link. Coil springs and self-leveling shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Sub-frame.

[B]Steering[/B]
Rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance. Turning circle (curb to curb): 11.7m.Lock to lock: 2.75 turns
Wheels, Tires:
18 x 7.5" , 235/45R18,
19 x 7.5" , 235/40R19,

[B]Brakes[/B]
Hydraulic, dual circuit, vacuum booster. Discs: 345 mm / 292 mm (all ventilated)

[B]Performance Data[/B]
(preliminary figures)

0 - 100 kph: Sport Sedan: 5.7 secs (manual)
SportCombi: 5.9 secs (manual)
80 - 120 kph (5th gear): Sport Sedan: 7.9 secs
SportCombi: 8.3 secs
Top Speed: Sport Sedan: 250 kph (manual)
SportCombi: 250 kph (manual)

[B]Fuel consumption/CO2 (combined cycle, L/100km)[/B]
Sport Sedan: 10.9 / 259 gm/km (manual)
SportCombi: 11.0 / 263 gm/km (manual)