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A different tangent. Image by Syd Wall.

A different tangent
What do you buy as an alternative to the German prestige marques? Why not consider the Saab 9-5 saloon?

   


Reviews homepage -> Saab reviews -> 2007 Saab 9-5 saloon -> Vector Sport 1.9 TiD technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 127
0-60 mph (seconds): 9.5

Urban mpg: 32.8
Extra urban mpg: 54.3
Combined mpg: 44.1
CO2 (g/km): 174


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4836
Height (mm): 1476
Width (mm): 1792
Wheelbase (mm): 2703
Front track (mm): 1522
Rear track (mm): 1528
Cargo volume (litres): 500
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1800
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 75


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline turbocharged diesel engine mounted transversely in front. Aluminium cylinder head, cast iron block. Variable nozzle turbocharger and intercooler.

Management: Bosch EDC 16.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1910
Compression ratio: 17.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 90.40 x 82.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts.
Max. power (bhp): 148 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 236 at 2000 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual. Front-wheel drive. Single, dry-plate clutch with diaphragm spring.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson strut type with twin tube shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. Isolated subframe.

Rear: Independent, multi link, one longitudinal and two transverse. Coil over twin tube shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar. Isolated subframe.

Steering: Rack and pinion, hydraulic power assistance.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.80

Brakes: Saab 9-5 range: Front. Ventilated 308/288mm. Rear. Ventilated 300 mm/ soild 286mm. ESP,ABS, TCS, EBD.

Wheels: 17-inch five-spoke alloys.








 

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