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Saab 9000

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Saab 9000. For those who judge
achievement by performance.

The Saab 9000 is a \'c ry partic ular

kind of car. It's no t a car for people who

measure status by the yard .

aab 9000 owners ha,·c discerning

tastes and opinions, and they're not

afraid to exerc ise them. We recognise

this by offering the . aab 9000 in two

body sty les. The sleek and sporty 9000

C , C E and Aero. The e legant and

refined 9000 C D, C DE and Griffin.

Each g i\'es its owne r conside rable driving

pleasure, enhanced by the knowledge

that the aab 9000 is amo ng the most

en\'ironmentally friendly cars in its class.

2 Saab 9000
 Indulge your taste for the dynamic.
Saab 9000 Aero.

The aab 9000 Ae ro has the powe r

lo transport you lo a new level of contro l

and driving exciteme nt. A chassis whi ch

communicates every nuance of the road.

A d egr ee o f comfort that makes even

the longest jo urney feel too short. It has

an unconventio nal and unique approach

to des ig n and e ng ineering.

An individual style which

bal ances exci te m e nt w ith a se nse

o f responsibi lity. Our concern for

your safety and everyone's e nviron-

Contents: ment is so m e thing that has a l-
Saab 9000 Aero......................... 3
Saab 9000 CS/CSE................... 8 ways been a aab characteristic.
Saab 9000 Gnffin ...................... I0
Saab 9000 CD/COE ................ I 2
Saab 9000 ..................................... 14
Dnver's environment................. I 6
Product (eatures .......................... 18
Engines ............................................. 20
Saab Trionic ................................... 22
Safety................................................. 24
Comfort and Pex1b1/ity ........ .... 28
Opuons and accessones ........ 30
Technical data ..............".............32
Equipment ......................................34
Upholstery and colours ........... 36

3 Saab 9000 Aero

Drive the road ahead with
the excitement and
environmentally friendly
traditions of Saab.

Prototype Saab,
ready to drive in 1946.

Saab 9000 Aero S

 We lift the restrictions on space as
well as distance.

For Saab, comfort is not just lux ury,

it's a matter of safety. When

you cover a lo t o r distance in

a car, space and ergono mics

become ver y impo rtant.

According to America's EPA,

the Saab 9000 's interio r space

makes it a "large car''. This

The leather used in the
upholstery of our seats is space has allowed us to give
hand-selected for appearance
and feel. the Saab 9000 a Business Class

st andard of equipm ent.

Controls fo r all fun ctio ns arc

logica lly g ro u ped , always we ll

w ithin reach .

Electrically powere d front seats

with programmable memory on
the driver's side.

6 Saab 9000
 lea the,. inte,.lo,. of the Saab 9000 Ae,.o
with special seats and upholstery with
semi-aniline inserts to keep you cool on
even the hottest days.

Saab 9000 7
 Nothing so functional was ever this
exciting. Saab 9000 CS and CSE.

Enjoy the e xceptional

comfort and safety of
the Saab 9000, one of the
most spacio u s cars on
the roaa today.

Yo u o nly have to sit in a Saab 9000 CS aa b 9 000 C and C E. Eac h

or CSE lo sec it's a car that \!\'ill pampe r o ffe r s a hig h d egr ee o r com fo rt and

yo u . Th e le ,·e l o r indulge nce s imply e quipme nt. aab Trio nic, o n e o f the

d epend on each dri,·c r 's indi \'idual taste m ost ad\'a n ce cl e ng in e manage m e nt

and r equirements. syst e m s, cont ro ls C\ c r y aab 9000

8 Saab 9000 CS and CSE

 Driving with
respect for nature.

engine from the 2.0i to the 2. 3 turbo car of great presence, and distinction.

and new 2. 3 Ecopower.

tandard AB complements their

power with ecurity. The aab 9000

offers comfort and performance in a

Saab 9000 CS and CSE 9

 Purity of form and freedom of movement.
The 9000 Griffin is a classic Saab.

Our new heat-absorbing

glass absorbs 50% of
radiated heat, keeping
the interior cooler.

A classic unde rstated saloon neecln 't i the spacious interio r and high leve ls of

be pa rt o f th e co mm o n h e rd . The com for t it o ffe rs.

aa b 9000 Griffin is th e natural c ho ice The aab 9000 Griffin affords a leYel

for tho e who want indiYiduality witho ut o f o pule nce and equipme nt that is hard

oste ntation. What makes it a typical aab t o m atc h. Indulgent to uc hes like wool

I 0 Saab 9000 Griffin

 The decision for a Saab
9000 is not so much for a
car, but rather against
convention.

or leathe r uph o lste ry (opti o nal) with all ows you to pl an your jo urneys mo re

wood ve nee r fascia and door cappings. effi cie ntly.

Auto matic C limate Contro l (ACC) that

allows you to elect the exact temperature

you prefer. The aab Car Computer ( CC)

Saab 9000 Gnffin I I

 Our past pointed out the road ahead.

To demonstra t e the durability of

the Saab 9000 Turbo, a non-stop The 900 0 C D and CO E fo llow a our Trionic e ngine management ystem,
test known as "The long Run"
was held in 1986 on the world's lo ng lin e o f aabs whose d es ig n mad e help preser ve the future by meeting the
fastest race track in Talladega,
USA. The outcome was 21 new
internationa l re cords.
the m id ea l lo ng distance to ure r s. to ughest e nviro nme ntal standards.

afe ty is another aab traditio n, and

standard AB is just part o f both model '

safety cguipm ent.Their eng ines , all with

12 Saab 9000 CD and CDE

 The Saab 9000 is more than the sum of
its parts. It is exceptional and distinctivo
representing a truly unique way of livin1
and driving.

Saab 9000 CD and COE I 3

 You can't shorten the distance, but
you can enhance the comfort.

Saab's unique electrostatic venti·

lation filter which traps particles
as small as 0,004 mm makes any
Saab a safer haven for anyone
with an allergy.

The roomy interior of the Saab

can be enhanced with the luxury
of genuine leather.

The aab 9000 pampe rs its owne r

with an inte ri o r in whic h C\ c ry

concei\'ablc feature has been prO\ idcd .

I lowe \'cr the re is ano the r indulgence

High-quality velour upholstery

accents the Saab's interior.

14 Saab 9000
 Reading lamps allow the rear
passengers to read, but don't
distract the driver.

\\'hich is just as impo rtant: space . The

space that ensures true comfort. Co m-

fort that seems to horten journeys and

make long-distance dri\'ing a pleasure .

Saab 9000 15
 The controlled application of power.

A swivelling spotlight is ideally

placed for m;ap reading.

I 6 Dnver's environment
 T h is is the command centre o f a

Saab 9000. W he re the controls arc

g ro uped logica lly and so fall t o hand

naturally. Whe re you have eve rything

at your command and your preferred

ope rating te mpe rat ure can be main-

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taincd by Auto mati c

Climate Co ntro l

(ACC ) vvhi c h uses a

aab-pio ncercd C FC-

frce coo ling agent

R I 34a. W he re yo ur

afe ty is e nhan ced by a st a nd a rd

dri\ c r 's-sid c airbag ( passe nger 's side

is o pti onal).

The d e sign of the facia follows

the drive r's natural r e ach.

Driver's environment 17
 Saab 9000 CS.
Comfort, safety and performance
in perfect harmony.

CFC-free air conditioning Electrically adjustable

with electrost atic air filter and heated door mirrors

The Saab9000, here the CS model, is

characterised by its technical refine·
ment, its generous space and all the
typical Saab details which put driving
pleasure and safety at the forefront.
(Standard and optional equipment
vary from market to market.
Passenger's airbag not available
with right-hand drive.)

Transversely-mounted en-
gine with Saab Trionic engine
mana1ement system

Saab Direct Ignition with one

ignition coil per cylinder

Turbocharger with
intercooler

Twin h eadlamps with

separate reflectors for
main beam and dippe d
beam
/ Front-wheel drive
Dual airbags
(optional for
Computer designed
passenger)
fog-lamps Climate-related
catalytic exhaust
A BS anti-lock brakes emission control
4-speed automatic trans-
mission

18 Product features
 Defroster outlets for
rear side w indows

Heat-absorbing glass
Asymmetrically-split all round

Rigid safety body for high

levels of motoring comfort
and excellent roadholding

Flat luggage compartment

floor with low sill

Sturdy, protective steel

members in the doors

Automatic front seat

Electrically adjustable belt tensioner
front seats with memory
function for driver's seat

Side-collision protection is enhanced by

reinforced side pillars and door sills

Product features 19
 Insiders are the first to recognise
the forces behind performance.

The 2.3 turbo's high torque of

342 Nm means the Saab 9000
can accelerate from
60 to I 00 km/h in fourth gear in
just 6.S seconds.

aab has alway aim ed to de ig n engines are designed to boost torque

light, compact highly effi cient eng ines. right across the e ng ines rev range. To

A powerful e ngine need no t be large give useful power for real-life situations

and heavy. In fact, it's a disadvantage. like overtaking. ..... .. ... ...
THE SAAB TURBO . Four-valve

aab was the fir t majo r manufacturer technology makes

to use turbocharg ing and four -valve the e ng ine \'Cr y

technology for everyday car . Our turbo efficient and clean.

Saab e ngines have high
torque even at low speed
so fast overtaking is possi-
ble without changing gear.

20 Engines
 A four-valve engi ne burns fuel m o re manageme nt system and 16-valve tech-

i thoroughl y, improvin g eco nomy a nd nology they also boast very low emissions.

emiss io n leve ls.

O ur unique Direct Ig nition g ives

r'
I each cylinder its
I

own coil. This

The 2.0i and 2.0 turbo now
also have integrated balancer
improves starting, shafts to eliminate vibration.
Right through the rev range
and as o ur DI the y act to make this power-
ful 4-cylinder engine one of
system has no

moving parts it is -
0 " (360")

more re liable w ith lower e rvice costs.

180" 270"
the world's smoothest.

In addition to o ur normal turbos,

the Ecopower light pressure turbo is an

engine designed to balance a good spread

of power with very low em issio n and

noi se leve ls. The Ecopower e ngine is

now available as a 2.3 litre as well as a

2.0 litre e ngine .

NORMALLY ASPIR ATED E G I ES .

l The 2.3i and 2.0i fuel-injected engines are

econom ical and compact four-cy linder

engines. Thanks to Saab's Trionic eng ine

The ne w S-speed manual gearbox has better
synchromesh to reduce effort when changing gears.

Engines 21
 Saab Trionic. A working example
of the perfect balance of power
and responsibility.

In 1991 this award from

Germany's respected
medical journal ST ATUS
r e cognised the Saab
9000 as the most envi-
ronmentally friendly car
in its class.

22 Saab Tnonic
 All Saab 9000s have engines with
the Trionic management system.

We be lieve that the more ·we

learn , the be tte r the cars we pro-

duce. That's why over the year s

\\'e've led the world in making

greener cars. Our constant

que t ha led u to deve lop

many e lution that othe r have

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adopted. It 's also led to techno logy

you' ll only find on a aab.

The new Trionic syste m now fitted

to all aab 9000 e ng in e i a prim e e ffici e ncy with minimum e mi ss io n s.

example. Unhappy with o rdinary In fact, sometimes the exhau t fume

engin e managem e nt yste m , we arc cleane r than the surrounding air.

developed our own. It' the o nly system

that controls f uc l inj ecti o n, ig niti o n

and boo t pre urc (on tu rbo engine )

The microprocessor "brain"
simultaneously. A central microprocessor
that controls the Saab Trionic
system has greater computing
"learn "and sto res in fo rm ation about power than the spacecraft used
when man took his first step on
conditi ons as yo u dri ve. It uses this to the moon.

constantly adjust the e ng ine' state of

tune. o matter what the conditions, the

eng in e a lways run s at m ax imum

Saab Trionic 23
 It's reassuring to know your responses
are reinforced by our responsibility.

AC TIVE AFETY. 9000s h a n~ ABS (Anti - Loc k Braking

Acti\'e safe t y is the ability to pre \'e nt yste m ) \\'hi c h pre ve nts th e \\'hee ls

an accident happening in the first place. loc king a nd s liding unde r braking. AB

Mam· facto rs in a Saab 9000 contribute

to ,·o ur ac ti ,.e

sa fe t\'. Road -

ho lding,

handling, brakes,
fro nt-wheel dri\'e, _ _ ___.: 91111E:..;_ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __,,.,..."-----------<

ABS prevents the wheels locking and all -round \'ision , stability and we ight a lso allo w s yo u to steer \\'hile braking.
sliding under braking.
di tributio n . Saab Tractio n Contro l ystem (TC

We'\'e always take n g reat care to impro\'e the driYeahility of the aab 9000.

e nsure that each o ne o f the se pl ays its It sto ps the dri\·en \\'heels spinning o n

appro priate ro le. road s whe re urface fri ctio n \'a ries , e.g.

AB Ai D TRACTIO CO TROL patc hes o f ice o r puddl es o f \\'ater, and

Y T EM . en sures directio na l stability.

The braking syste m is o ne of a car 's most PA. IV E SAFETY.

impo rtant safe ty Passive safety is all abo ut minimising the

features. It has e ffects o f an accide nt. In this respect

to \\ Ork pe rfect - the aa b 9000 is recognised as o ne o f

'" in a ll condi - the safest cars in the wo rld .

"
tio ns. All . aab
Factory-fitted mounting
points make installing a
child safety seat simple.

24 Safety
 Sensors trigger the
airbag' s inflation at the
moment of impact.

AIRBAG A D EAT BELT . safe ty ha a k ay bee n im po rtant to

All Saab 9000s arc fitted with a standard aa b, th e Saab 9000 has fact o r y-fitt e d

<lri,cr's-sid c a irbag ( passe nge r -sid e
airbag o ptio nal). In an accide nt the bag
is innatcd in 40 m illi cconds. Even before
ancho rage po int fo r child safety scats,
bo th fro nt (n o t with passe nge r airbag)
and rear.
A small charge detonates to
t ighten the seat belt at the
moment of impact.

th e clri\cr mo ves fo rward in his scat,

the airbag is there to cushi on the impact.

I Working wi t h th e a irbag, auto m ati c

scat belt tensio ner furthe r he lp restrain

I front scat occupants. And because c hild

Safety 25
 You set your own standards in driving,
but we set them for you in safety.

A Swedish insurance company

survey rates the Saab 9000 as one of the

safest cars in the world.

When you look at the

protection it offers, it's

not hard to sec why.

The passenger

compartment

of th e car is

surrounded
The safety cage is designed to disperse the
force of an impact evenly, minimising its
by a rigid safety
e ffect .
cage that di sper ses the

force of a collision . This minimises its

effect. The doors have impact intrusion

beams to protect all occupants from impact from a 1. 3-ton block of iron

side impacts. Twenty year s after we travelling at 54 km / h. The Saab 9000

introduced them, other manufacturers already meets this r equire m e nt.

arc beginning to sec their wisdom. The front and rear of the car are

By 1997, the USA will designed to collapse slowly

enforce even tougher sid e- unde r heavy impact, absorbing

impact protection legislation. muc h of the force. Even Saab

All cars must withstand a lateral bumpers arc different. They arc
The Saab 9000 has
been named safest
car on the marke t
two times in a row
by Folksam, Sweden's
largest insurance
company.

26 Safety
 The entire body is designed
as a rigid steel safety
cage which protects the
occupants from outside
forces .

designed to deform o n impact. But at

speeds of up to 8 km / h they spring

back into shape.

As yo u can cc, when it com es to

your safety, we at aab leave nothing

to chance.
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Safety 27
 Features of the Saab 9000.

Yo u'd ex pect a ca r as unique as someone to travel in comfort in the rear.

the Saab 9000 to have some fairly special If yo u have a truly huge load , the

features. It wo n 't di sappo int you. rear scats can be fo lded fl at to g ive you

LUGGAG E ROO M . ,·irtual estate -car capacity. On the

On the aab 9000 C the rear scat has aab 9000 C this is e nhanced by the

a 60 / 40 plit whic h allows you to carry full -height t ail ga te.

extra luggage . The re's still room for

Electrically adjustable
heated door mirrors.

The 9000 CS boasts a full-

length load platform with
seats fold e d.

28 Comfort and ffexibi/1ty

 Woollen upholstery designed
exclusively for the Saab 9000
is supplied by Ermenegildo
Zegna, one of the world's
leading manufacturers.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATIO .

Saab scats arc suprem e ly comfortable.

D e ignecl to support you however lo ng

yo ur jo urn ey. I low cvc r, they're m o re

than simply functio nal.

The s tandard \'Clo ur upho lste r y is

comfortable winte r and s umme r. The

lux ury o f le athe r o r wool is an o ptio n.

The 9000 CD has a spec ial hatc h be-

tween the rear scats for awkward long

loads like carpets o r ski s.

The remo\'eablc rear parcel she lf

on the aab 9000 C pro\'idcs insulation Electric windows and central

locking are standard equip-
again t road noise. Thanks to its construc- ment on all Saab 9000s.

tion the aab 9000 C i a quie t as an

ordinary saloon.

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Comfort and ~exibility 29

 Options and accessories.

Four-season comfort - with Auto-

matic Climate Control (ACC).

Four-speed automatic
transmission with
lock-up for better fuel
efficiency.

The aab 9000 is o ne o f th e best -

equipped ca rs you can find. I loweve r,

we kn ow that aab drive rs like to

add their own individual tou ches. That's

why we ha\'e a range o f accessories made

to o ur own high tand ard s for you to

The Saab Car Computer (SCC) seen here
choo e fro m . in the optional walnut facia.

30 Options and accessories

 A touch o f class: leath e r gear
lever knob and gaiter

The aab Car Com- ways. A leather gear

puter (SCC) offers you lever knob and gaite r

important information p rovide additiona l

about yo ur ca r's oper- elegance ... and a clas-

ation, including ave rage sic touch. The centre

speed, distance to desti- armrest is available to

nation and speed limit warning. provide exti-a comfort, fo lding clown to

For year -round comfort, yo u may help yo u re lax o n long trips.

\\'ish to consid er Automati c C limate aab t cx ti le carpe t mats protect

Control (ACC) that lets yo u select and yo ur car's inte rior from wear and acid

maintain the interior temperature you com fort underfoot.

desire. The sy te rn is totally CFC -free And outside,

and uses a new Saab-pioneered coolant , yo u can add a per-

R 134a. You can e nhance the inte rior sonal sty ling to uc h

comfort of your aab in other luxurio us with a se lecti on

The fiv e-spoke light Comple ment your car's
1 from o ur fine c ho ice a lloy wheel is just one interior with genuine Saab

t.·/ -4
of many available styles. textile carpet mats.
of a ll oy w heels.

Sport y, stylish and lightweight, t hey're

t '
a,_
~"'·~
....,.,
the perfect finishing touc h for the b eau-
I

\
t y of you r Saab 9000.
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Sit back and relax with the folding centre armrest.

Options and accessories 3 I

 Technical specifications Saab 9000, 1994.

Engine Turbo charging• Transmission

Transverse, four-cylinder, in-line en-
gine. Cast iron cylinder block. Light
alloy, cross-flow cylinder head.
Dome-shaped combustion chambers
with centrally placed spark plugs.
Double overhead, chain-driven
camshafts. Hydraulic. maintenance-
free valve depressors. Four valves
per cylinder. Two balancer shafts
equipped with eccentrically mounted
balance weights.
Engine manage m e nt a nd
emission control
Saab Trionic system that monitors
and controls fuel Injection, ignition
(Saab DI) and turbo boost pressure.
Three-way. metallic catalytic conver-
ter and Lambda-sensor.
Turbocharger with watercooled
bearing housing and integrated waste
gate (boost pressure control valve).
lntercooler (not on 2.0-litre Light
Pressure Turbo).
') Turbo •nd Light Prenure Turbo (Ecopower)
engines only
Cool ing system
Electric motor-driven. thermostatic·
ally controlled radiator fan. Engine oil
cooler on the Turbo and Light Press-
ure Turbo engines.
Fue l tank capacity
66 litres.
Electrical system
Alternator: 1070 W 80 A.
Battery: 12 V 60 Ah (maintenance-
free).
Front wheel drive with full synchro-
mesh, five-speed manual gearbox or
four-speed automatic transmission
with direct mechanical lock-up in top
gear. Compact. transversely mounted
gearbox integrated with the engine
and differential.
Steering
Power-assisted rack and pinion
steering. Impact-collapsible steering
column.
Turning circle: Kerb to kerb 10.9 m.
Brakes
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Power-a.s sisted disc brakes all round,
ventilated in front. Self-adjusting,
single piston system with floating
brake caliper. Asbestos free pads.
Mechanical action of hand brake on
rear wheel discs.

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TURBO ENGINE TURBO ENGINE TURBO ENGINE LIGHT PRESSURE
2.3-LITRE (AERO) 2.3-LITRE 2.0-LITRE TURBO (ECOPOWER)
ENGINE 2.3-LITRE
Displacement 2.290 dm' 2.290 dm' 1.985 dm' 2.290 dm'

Bore/stroke 90/ 90 mm 90/90 mm 90/78 mm 90/ 90 mm I

EEC rating 225 hp (165 kW) 200 hp (147 kW) 185 hp (136 kW) 170 hp (125 kW)
at 5500 rpm at 5500 rpm at 5500 rpm at 5700 rpm

EEC peak torque 34.9 kpm (342 Nm) at 32.9 kpm (323 Nm) at 28.8 kpm (283 Nm) 26.5 kpm (260 Nm)
1800 rpm 1800 rpm; aut. 30.0 kpm at 2100 rpm at 3200 rpm
(294 Nm) at 1800 rpm

Max. boost pressure 1.08 bar 1.00 bar; aut. 0.81 bar 1.05 bar 0.40 bar

C o mpression ratio 9.25:1 9.25:1 9.2:1 9.25:1

Recommende d octane 98 RON (minimum 91) 95 RON (minimum 91) 95 RON (minimum 91) 95 RON (minimum 91)
rating, unleade d only

Top s peed 240 km/h 235 km/h; aut. 235 km /h 230 km/h 220 km/h; aut. 220 km/h
Accele ration to 100 km/h 6.9 sec. 7.5 sec.; aut. 8.5 sec 8.3 sec. 8.5 sec.; aut. 9.5 sec

Ove rtaking accele r a t ion 60- 100 km/h in fourth 60- 100 km/h in fourth 60- 100 km/h in fourth 60- 100 km/h in fourth
gear 6.5 sec.; 80- 120 gear 6.6 sec.: 80- 120 gear 7.5 sec.; 80- 120 gear 10.0 sec.; 80- 120
km/h in fifth gear 8.9 sec. km /h in fifth gear 9.1 sec. km/h in fifth gear 10.0 sec. km/h in fifth gear 14.0 sec.

32 Technical data
 Saab9000CS

Sus pe nsion 9000CD models: Length 1110 mm.

Front McPherson spring struts,
chassis anti-roll bar, twin-pipe gas
shock-absorbers of low-pressure
type and integrated wheel bearings.
Rear: Straight. unsplit axle with coil
springs. gas shock-absorbers, anti-roll
bar, two trailing and two leading
arms and Panhard rod.
Luggag e c o mpartment
9000CS models: Completely collaps-
ible back seat or 40 or 60% foldable.
Removable parcel shelf. Length with
back seat in position 1010 mm.
Length with back seat folded down
1660 mm. Volume with back seat in
position 487 dm' VOA; 448 dm1 SAE.
Volume with entire back seat folded
down 1397 dm' VOA; 1183 dm' SAE.
Long articles can be placed through
the armrest opening in the back seat.
Volume 562 dm' VOA; 503 dm' SAE.
W e ights
Weight distribution: 60% front, 40 %
rear.
Max trailer load: 9000CS models 1800
kg. 9000CO models 1600 kg.
Max roof load: 100 kg.
Kerb weight: 9000CS models about
1365- 1500 kg, 9000CO models
about 1345-1455 kg.
Max total weight: 1960 kg.

S a ab9000CD
·1 LIGHT PRESSURE INJECTION E NGINE INJECTION ENGINE
TURBO (ECOPOWER) 2.3-LITRE 2 .0 -LITRE
ENGINE 2.0 -LITRE
1.985 dm' 2.290 dm' 1.985 dm'
90/78mm 90/ 90 mm 90/78 mm
150 hp (110 kW) 147 hp (108 kW) 130 hp (96 kW)
u5500 rpm at 5600 rpm at 5500 rpm
2H kpm (210 Nm) 20.9 kpm (205 Nm) 18.0 kpm (177 Nm)
at 2500
rpm at 3800 rpm at 4300 rpm

0.59 bar

8.8:1 10.5:1 10.1:1

95 RON (minimum 91) 95 RON (minimum 91) 95 RON (minimum 91)

' 210 km/h; aut. 210 km /h
10.0 sec.; aut. 11 .0 sec
60-100 km/h in fourth
gear 9.0 sec.; 80-120
km/h in fifth gear 12.0 sec.
210 km/h; aut. 205 km/h
10.0 sec.; aut. 12.0 sec
60- 100 km/h in fourth
gear 10.0 sec.; 80- 120
km/h in fifth gear 15.0 sec.
200 km /h
11.5 sec.
60- 100 km/h in fourth
gear 12.5 sec.; 80- 120
km/h in fifth gear 20.0 sec.

Techmcal data 3 3
 Equipment Saab9000, 1994.

ENGINES 2.3 turbo, 225 hp

2.3 turbo, 200 hp
.,.,• .,• • .,• .,•
Aero CSE

+ 2
cs Griffin CDE CD

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2.0 turbo, 185 hp
2.3 light pressure turbo (Ecopower), 170 hp
2.0 light pressure turbo (Ecopower), 150 hp
2.3 injection, 147 hp
•• •• •• ••
2.0 injection, 130 hp

FUNCTION AND SAFETY Manual 5-speed gearbox

Automatic 4-speed transmission (not 2.0i and 2.0 turbo)
• • • • • () •0
Traction Control System, TCS
Anti-lock braking system, ABS
Power assisted rack and pinion steering
•• •• •• •• •• ••
Lowered sport chassis
•
• • • • •
Steel wheels with wheel covers, 6x15"
Light alloy wheels, 6x15" 0 0
Light alloy wheels, 6.5x16"
Side impact protection bars and structure
•• •• •• •• •• ••
Impact resistant bumpers (8 km/h)
Driver's airbag
•• • • •0 0• •
Passenger's airbag 0 0 0 0
Automatic front seatbelt tensioners
Child seat anchorage points, both front (not on cars with
• • • • • •
passenger side airbag) and rear
• • • • • •
EXTERIOR AND LIGHTING Front fog lamps
•• •• 0• •• •• 0

••
Rear fog lamp
Headlamp wash/wipe
Rear window wash/wipe 0
• 0
• • • •
0

•• •• • • •
Anthracite grey bumpers
Colour-keyed bumpers
Rear spoiler, black (turbo only)
•
Rear spoiler, colour-keyed
Provision for trailer hitch
•• • • • • •
INTERIOR AND SEATS Wool upholstery
Full leather upholstery, sports trim
•
0 0
• 0 0

Full leather upholstery 0

Leather upholstery 0 0 0 0
Pique upholstery
Leather trimmed steering wheel and leather gear lever knob
• • • •
and gaiter (manual only)
Full walnut veneer interior
• • l)
•• • 0
• Engine variants
• Standard equipment
Colour-keyed instrument panel
Electrically adjustable front seats, memory on driver's side
•• )
• • •• •
... ) •0
Optional equipment. extra charge Electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory 0 0 0 0
•• •• •• •• •• ••
1) Only with manual gearbox Heated front seats, adjustable heating
2) Only with automatic gearbox Head restraints for four seats, provision for a fifth

34 Equipment
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COMFORT AND PRACTICAL
FEATURES
Automatic Climate Control (ACC), CFC-free
Air conditioning (AC), CFC-free
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Ventilation air filter
Rear side window demister ducts (only cars with ACC)
•• •• •• •• •• •c•
Electrically operated glass sunroof, tilt/sliding 0 0 0 0 0
Electrically operated windows
Electrically operated and heated exterior mirrors
•• •• •• •• •• ••
Central locking, operated at both front doors
Tinted heat absorbing glass
•• •• ••• •• •• ••
••• ••• •• •• ••
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Driver and passenger vanity mirrors
•
••• •••
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Interior light with fade delay
Front roof console with spotlight
•• •• •• •••
Rear seat reading lamps
Storage compartments, front and rear doors
•• •• •• ••• •• ••
Storage pockets at seat backs
Grab handles, all outer seating positions
•• •• •• •• •• ••
Internal trunk release
Folding down rear seat with split 60/40
•• •• •• •
••• ••• •••
Ski hatch (load through, middle rear armrest)
Illuminated luggage compartment
Closing handle inside trunk
•• •• ••
INSTRUMENTATION AND
DRIVER ENVIRONMENT
Saab Car Computer (SCC)
EDU instrument (outside temp, fuel consumption etc)
•• 0
••
0
•• •••
0
••
0
••
•••
Pictogram (open door/failed light indicator etc)
Tachometer
Headlamp elevation control on facia
•• •• •• •• ••
Cruise control
• • 0
• • 0

AUDIO EQUIPMENT Saab Audio System (incl speakers/power antenna) 0 0 0 0 0 0

CD-autoplayer (only in combination with Saab Audio System) '-" 0 0 0 0 0
Power antenna
Front speakers
•• •• 0
0
•• •• 0
0
Rear speakers
• • 0
• • 0

Equipment 3 5
 Upholstery.

Wool Leather Pique

Rocky Black (K64) Rocky Black (K33/K35) Rocky Black (K44)

AVAILABLE TRIM COMBINATIO , .

Arizona Dover Pamir Rocky Dover (H33/H35) Angora (H44)

Angora Al packa Black
Black -Jo - 0 x
--+--
0
Embassy blue -----1 0
--
x -
0 0
Cirrus white 0 0 0 x
-
lmola red 0 0 0 x
Le Mans blue
-
0
- ... x 0 0
Pamir 033) Alpacka 044)
Platana grey - x 0 0
Ruby red 0
-
0 0 x
Scarabee green x 0 0 0
Citrine beige
....
-
-- ,___
0
-
x 0
Aubergine - 0 x 0 Following traditional motor-
!ucalyptus green 0
- 0 x x industry practice, the leather
upholstery refers to seating
X = our recommended combinations Arizona (G33) surfaces only.
0 =available alternatives

Check with your Saab dealer for the available trim combination.

36 Upholstery and colours

 Colours.

Solids

Black (170) Cirrus white (I 53) lmola red (240)

Embassy blue ( 198)

Metallics

Citrine beige (227) Platana grey (228) Ruby red (242)

Scarabee green (230) Eucalyptus green (235) Aubergine (241)

The colours shown here should

be taken as a guide only. Due
to printing processes they may
not a lways be an exact match
to the actual paint colour.
Le Mans blue (229)

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