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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn $28,445
- 4dr Wgn SportCombi $29,615
- 4dr Sdn Aero $35,215
- 4dr Wgn SportCombi Aero $36,250
- 2dr Conv $39,955
- 4dr Sdn TurboX $41,765
- 4dr Wgn SportCombi TurboX $42,565
- 2dr Conv Aero $45,640
2008 Saab 9-3 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Parchment
Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 221 @ 2500 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 210 @ 5500 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 464.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 304.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.54 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.95 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.05 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.77 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.04 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.44 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.71 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Link |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.1 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.9 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.97 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.0 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/55HR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P215/55HR16 |
| Base Curb Weight | 3210 lbs |
| Front Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.3 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.1 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 93.4 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.1 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.0 ft³ |
| Length, Overall | 182.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in |
| Wheels, 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) 14-spoke, alloy | Standard |
| Trim, wood-effect decor on the glovebox | Standard |
| Input jack, auxiliary on radio fascia | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe & Sound service. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Roadside Assistance, Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling (Onstar services require vehicle electrical (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.) | Standard |
| Glovebox, cooled and illuminated | Standard |
| Glass, tinted and heat absorbent | Standard |
| Driver Information Center includes, trip computer, outside temperature, fuel consumption, distance to empty, average speed, speed warning and driver warning messages | Standard |
| Antenna, integral in rear glass | Standard |
| Brakes, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Suspension, rear independent, four-link with toe-link, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, sub-frame and 'Re-Axs' passive rear-wheel steering system | Standard |
| Air filter, cabin | Standard |
| Lock control, central with remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Alternator, 120 amps | Standard |
| Steering wheel, mounted audio controls | Standard |
| Steering, power assisted rack and pinion | Standard |
| Cup holder, front folding in instrument panel | Standard |
| Headrests, rear, outboard seats, adjustable | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color, exterior | Standard |
| Power outlets, 2 - 12-volt | Standard |
| Traction control system (TCS) | Standard |
| Child Safety Locks, rear doors | Standard |
| Clutch pedal with starter interlock (Included with (MM3) 6-speed manual transmission.) | Standard |
| Wipers, front rain-sensing | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard |
| Turn signals, side-mounted indicator lamps | Standard |
| Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual temperature settings for front passengers and rear seat air outlets | Standard |
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack | Standard |
| Antenna, combined OnStar/XM Satellite Radio, roof-mounted | Standard |
| Antenna, rear | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Suspension, front, MacPherson strut type with gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar and hydroformed sub-frame | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Wheel and tire, spare, compact | Standard |
| Profiler, menu system for individual settings | Standard |
| Steering column, adjustable tilt/telescoping | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Console, front center armrest with coin holder | Standard |
| Side impact protection, pendulum B-pillar structure | Standard |
| Armrest, rear center with pass-through opening | Standard |
| Windshield washers, 6-jet, high pressure | Standard |
| Lighting, interior includes delay-off feature, overhead map, footwell, remote 'halo' and front door illuminated entry | Standard |
| Engine, 2.0L DOHC MPFI 4-cylinder, turbocharged (210 HP [156.6 kW] @ 5500 rpm, 221 lb. ft. [298.4 Nm] @ 2500 rpm) | Standard |
| Trim, metallic-rimmed gauges | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock | Standard |
| Trim, wood-effect decor on the doors | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm with engine immobilizer | Standard |
| XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.) | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen with delay ("Follow-Me-Home") function | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc with ventilated front | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver 8-way power | Standard |
| Trunk illumination | Standard |
| Seat trim, leather-appointed upholstery | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, all rear seating positions | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted front and rear | Standard |
| Defogger, front, side-window | Standard |
| Audio system feature, 7-speaker system | Standard |
| Seats, front leather-appointed buckets | Standard |
| Moonroof, not desired | Standard |
| Head restraints, active, front seats | Standard |
| Windows, power, with driver and front passenger express-down | Standard |
| Fog lamp, rear | Standard |
| Trim, wood-effect decor on the gear lever surround | Standard |
| Seat, rear, 60/40 split-folding, with armrest and dual cupholders | Standard |
| Battery, maintenance free, 70AH | Standard |
| Tires, P215/55HR16 97H all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver 2-way lumbar | Standard |
| Transmission, manual (Includes 6-speed manual transmission.) | Standard |
| Cargo anchorage loops, in the trunk | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with rear reading | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog includes speedometer, tachometer, boost gauge, fuel level, engine temperature and digital odometer with trip meter | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, front | Standard |
| Steering wheel, sport, perforated leather-wrapped | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger with dual illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Air bags, side curtain for outboard seats and side torso for the front seats (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Assist handles, front and rear outboard, includes jacket hook on rear handles | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
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