Chef’s Specifications
2000 Saab 9-3 2·2 TiD SE
Mechanical
Specifications
2,171cc
(132 ci), four cylinder, single
overhead camshaft, sixteen valve, direct injection, turbocharged, intercooled
unit with twin balancer shafts. This
engine is designated TiD by Saab. Maximum power of 115 bhp (at 4,300 rpm) and 192 foot pounds of
torque (from 1,900 rpm to 2,500 rpm)
as standard. The redline is set at 4,600
rpm and the governor at 5,000 rpm.
Pre
and post-operational glowplugs.
Auxiliary
fuel heater.
Heated
fuel filter.
Oil
cooler.
After
fitting the VP44 tuning module /link/ the claimed output rises to 140 bhp and
233 foot pounds at the same respective engine speeds.
Five
speed manual transmission, 27·96 mph / 1,000 rpm in fifth gear.
6J
15" alloy wheels wearing 195/60 V-rated tyres.
68
litre fuel tank including a 10 litre reserve
Ventilated
front discs, solid rear discs with four channel Bosch ABS /link/ and EBD.
/link/
MacPherson
spring struts with twin tube gas shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.
H-formed,
twisted beam rear axle with inner and outer anti-roll bars. Coil springs and twin tube gas shock
absorbers.
Performance
and Fuel Consumption
Manufacturer's
claims (standard machine): 0 - 62 in
9·8 seconds
31·7
/ 61·4 / 45·6 mpg for urban / extra urban / combined cycle.
Depending
on where you look, the maximum speed is either 120 or 125 miles per hour - not
confirmed.
Equipment
Five
shoulder / lap seat belts
Four
airbags
Four
electric windows
Front
fog lamps
Parking
Heater
Perimeter
alarm with tilt and glass break sensor
Power
assisted steering
Remove
central double locking
Stereo
Radio / CD with four speakers