2008 Saab 9-5 specs & colors

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Specifications

EPA Classification Mid-Size

Front Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size Compact in
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size 17 x 7.5 in

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 260 @ 5300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 @ 1900-4000
Displacement 2.3L/140
Engine Type Gas 4-Cyl

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined N/A
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 26 MPG
Cruising Range - City 306.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined N/A MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy 468.00 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92
Trans Type 5
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.94
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.17
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.68
Trans Description Cont. Again Sentronic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.05

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multilink

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.26 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.05 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18 gal

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 37.1 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.9

Rear Tire Size P235/45VR17
Front Tire Size P235/45VR17
Spare Tire Size Compact

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 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

Base Curb Weight 3530 lbs

Second Leg Room 36.6 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 70.5 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Trunk Volume 15.9 ft³
Wheelbase 106.4 in
Front Leg Room 42.4 in
Length, Overall 190.4 in
Front Shoulder Room 56.9 in
Front Hip Room N/A in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Passenger Volume 96.2 ft³
Height, Overall 57.2 in
Track Width, Rear 59.9 in
Track Width, Front 59.9 in
Second Shoulder Room 56.5 in
Front Head Room 37.1 in
Second Head Room 37.0 in
Min Ground Clearance N/A in
Liftover Height N/A in

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Standard
Turn signals, side-mounted indicator lamps Standard
Cup holder, front folding in instrument panel Standard
Antenna, combined OnStar/XM Satellite Radio Standard
Power outlet, 12-volt in the center console Standard
Tires, P235/45VR17 all-season, blackwall Standard
Door handles, body-color Standard
Daytime running lamps Standard
Moldings, bodyside, color-matched and protective Standard
Moldings, body-color rocker sill Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel disc with ventilated front Standard
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and 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 system (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
Windows, power includes driver and front passenger express-down Standard
Child Safety Locks, rear doors Standard
Seats, heated front and rear Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock Standard
Fog lamp, rear Standard
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual temperature setting for front passengers and rear seat air outlets Standard
Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions Standard
Wipers, front rain-sensing, intermittent Standard
Brakes, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) Standard
Seat trim, leather-appointed sport upholstery Standard
Alternator, 140 amps Standard
Seat adjuster, front passenger power Standard
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats Standard
Head restraints, rear outboard Standard
Traction control system (TCS) Standard
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass Standard
Fog lamps, front integral Standard
Front wheel drive Standard
Audio system feature, Harman-kardon tuned 9-speaker system, 200 watts 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 after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com. Deleted when (U3U) AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player and DVD based navigation is ordered.) Standard
Steering column, adjustable tilt/telescoping Standard
Floor mats, carpeted front and rear Standard
Storage pockets, in front seat cushions ("Kangaroo Pockets") Standard
Headlamp washers, high-pressure Standard
Visors, driver and front passenger with illuminated vanity mirrors Standard
Glovebox, cooled and illuminated, lockable Standard
Seat adjuster, driver 2-way lumbar Standard
Seat adjuster, driver power Standard
Instrumentation, analog includes speedometer, tachometer, boost gauge, fuel level, engine temperature and digital odometer with trip meter Standard
Battery, maintenance free, 70AH Standard
Air filter, cabin Standard
Suspension, front, MacPherson strut type with lower wishbone, coil springs, twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and integrated wheel bearings Standard
Air bags, side head/thorax for front seats (Head/thorax side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and 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
Assist handles, overhead for outer seating positions includes jacket hook on rear handles Standard
Console, floor, with armrest Standard
Steering wheel, sport, perforated leather-wrapped Standard
Moonroof, power slide/tilt Standard
Lighting, interior with rear reading Standard
Defogger, rear-window, electric Standard
Cargo anchorage loops, in the trunk Standard
Side impact protection, pendulum B-pillar structure Standard
Driver Information Center includes trip computer, outside temperature, fuel consumption, distance to empty, average speed, speed warning and driver warning messages Standard
Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable Standard
Exhaust, bright finish tailpipe Standard
Glass, tinted and heat absorbent Standard
Head restraints, active, front seats Standard
Trunk illumination Standard
Steering, power assisted rack and pinion Standard
Theft-deterrent alarm system, theft alarm with engine immobilizer Standard
Transmission, automatic, Sentronic with manual shift mode (includes 5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission) Standard
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard
Wheel and tire, spare, compact Standard
Antenna, rear glass integral, diversity Standard
Suspension, rear independent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs and gas shock absorbers Standard
Safety belts, 3-point, front outboard Standard
Lighting, 'Night Panel' function Standard
Trunk emergency release handle Standard
Windshield washers, 6-jet, high pressure Standard
Seat, rear split-folding with pass through opening, armrest and dual cupholders Standard
Headlamps, halogen with delay ("Follow-Me-Home") function Standard
Engine, 2.3L DOHC MPFI 4-cylinder, turbocharged (260 HP [193.9 Kw] @ 5300 rpm, 258 lb. ft. [348.3 Nm] 1900-4000 rpm) Standard
Lock control, central with remote keyless entry Standard
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, Theftlock and auxiliary input Standard
Wheels, 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) twin 5-spoke, alloy Standard
Seat, driver's side 3-position memory includes outside mirrors Standard
Lighting, interior with delay off feature includes overhead map, footwell, puddle lamps and remote halo lighting Standard
Seats, front leather-appointed sport buckets 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
Trim, Dark Walnut, instrument panel and doors Standard
Steering wheel, mounted audio controls Standard
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable Standard

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