2008 Saab 9-3 Aero specs & colors
2dr Car
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
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black with Parchment Inserts
Parchment
Parchment with Black Inserts
Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
|
255 hp
Horsepower
|
4
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
11.4 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Pwr
Brake Type
|
Electrical
155
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
258 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
255 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
2.8L/170
Displacement
|
Gas V6
Engine Type
|
6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
|
15 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
|
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
12 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
|
59 in
Track Width, Rear
|
60 in
Track Width, Front
|
57 in
Height, Overall
|
69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
183 in
Length, Overall
|
105 in
Wheelbase
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
|
32 in
Second Leg Room
|
37 in
Second Head Room
|
N/A
Front Hip Room
|
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
41 in
Front Leg Room
|
38 in
Front Head Room
|
82 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
4
Passenger Capacity
|
45 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
Safety
Standard
Navigation System
|
Standard
Stability Control
|
Steering
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
|
17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
Compact
Spare Tire Size
|
P235/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
|
P235/45VR17
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
3,570 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
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