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2002 Saab 9-3 SE 5dr HB

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 5 Door Hatchback, Mid-Size
23 mpg city / 33 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

5 Door Hatchback

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mid-Size

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

86.9

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3060

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L/121

Fuel System:

Turbo Charged MFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

205 @ 5500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

209 @ 2200

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Torsion Beam

Front Tire Size:

P205/50ZR16

Rear Tire Size:

P205/50ZR16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.26 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

16.9

Wheelbase (in):

102.6

Length, Overall (in):

182.3

Trunk Volume (ft³):

21.8

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

165

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.18

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.89

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.66

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.05

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

130

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

8.7

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.02

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

.59

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.6

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

34.4

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.34 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

38.0

Front Leg Room (in):

42.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

52.5

Second Head Room (in):

37.3

Second Leg Room (in):

33.6

Second Shoulder Room (in):

52.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.4

Height, Overall (in):

56.2

Track Width, Front (in):

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in):

56.8

Min Ground Clearance (in):

3.9

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