2003 Saab 9-3 Specifications

2003 Saab 9-3

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2003 Saab 9-3

Kelley Blue Book Retail $3,775–$5,725  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Arc 4dr Sport Sedan

Engines

See Specs 210-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 130-amp. alternator  
(60Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Optional Mode select transmission  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Sentronic  
Optional Axle ratio: 2.44  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd automatic w/auto-manual

Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Optional Sport suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Optional P215/50WR17.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with black rub strip  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Chrome grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning with air filter  
Optional 1st row power sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard 3 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors,)  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Remote window controls  
Optional Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Cell phone pre-wiring  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
OnStar Emergency communication system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
glovebox Refrigerated/cooled box  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Power reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat flip forward cushion/seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest with pass-thru  
Standard Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Weather band radio  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 13 speakers
Standard Internet access  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off projector beam high-intensity headlamps  
Optional Auto-leveling headlights  
Optional Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Rear fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Optional Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front and rear reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Optional Rear parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Turbo/supercharger boost gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Remote activated perimeter/approach lights  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
121 cu.in. Engine displacement  
210-hp @ 5,500 rpm Engine horsepower  
221 lbs.-ft. @ 2,500 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.4" x 3.4" Engine bore x stroke  
9.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.1 gal. Fuel tank capacity
22 mpg Fuel economy city  
30 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.28 Drag coefficient  
3,280 lbs. Curb weight  
2,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
182.2" Exterior length  
68.3" Exterior body width  
56.4" Exterior height  
105.3" Wheelbase  
59.8" Front tread  
59.3" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
42.3" Front legroom  
35.1" Rear legroom  
38.9" Front headroom  
37.5" Rear headroom  
56.3" Front shoulder room  
55.1" Rear shoulder room  
90.0 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
15.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
15.1 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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