2000 Saab 9-3 Aero Coupe
Compared to the original Saab 9-3 engine, the unit powering the Saab 9-3 Aero is equipped with a new camshaft on the exhaust side, new and sturdier pistons, new gudgeon pins, new, sturdier connecting rods and new fuel injection valves. The exhaust valves are made of Nimonic, which is a nickel alloy with excellent heat resistance. The Saab 9-3 Viggen is equipped with valves of the same type.
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| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | Turbocharged Inline-4 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| displacement | 1985 cc / 121.1 cu in |
| bore | 90 mm / 3.54 in |
| stroke | 78 mm / 3.07 in |
| compression | 8.8:1 |
| power | 152.9 kw / 205.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 103.27 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 280 nm / 206.5 ft lbs @ 2200 rpm |
| driven wheels | Transverse Front Engine / FWD |
| front tires | 205/50R16 |
| rear tires | 205/50R16 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/Power Assist |
| front wheels | F 40.6 x 16.5 cm / 16.0 x 6.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 40.6 x 16.5 cm / 16.0 x 6.5 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist |
| weight | 1305 kg / 2877 lbs |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | 235 kph / 146.0 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.2 seconds |
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