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- 4dr Sdn $37,685
- 4dr Sdn Aero $38,705
- 4dr Wgn SportCombi $38,955
- 4dr Wgn SportCombi Aero $40,070
2008 Saab 9-5 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Parchment
Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 258 @ 1900-4000 |
| Displacement | 2.3L/140 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 260 @ 5300 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 306.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 468.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 26 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.92 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.05 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.30 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.94 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.68 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Sentronic |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multilink |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.26 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.05 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.9 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Front Tire Size | P235/45VR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/45VR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Base Curb Weight | 3530 lbs |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | 96.2 ft³ |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.9 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 37.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.9 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 190.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Glass, tinted and heat absorbent | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen with delay ("Follow-Me-Home") function | Standard |
| Moonroof, power slide/tilt | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent alarm system, theft alarm with engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Head restraints, rear outboard | Standard |
| Seats, front leather-appointed sport buckets | Standard |
| Traction control system (TCS) | Standard |
| Steering, power assisted rack and pinion | Standard |
| Child Safety Locks, rear doors | 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 |
| Moldings, body-color rocker sill | Standard |
| Windshield washers, 6-jet, high pressure | Standard |
| Head restraints, active, front seats | Standard |
| Cup holder, front folding in instrument panel | Standard |
| Brakes, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Battery, maintenance free, 70AH | Standard |
| Storage pockets, in front seat cushions ("Kangaroo Pockets") | Standard |
| Seat, rear split-folding with pass through opening, armrest and dual cupholders | Standard |
| Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual temperature setting for front passengers and rear seat air outlets | Standard |
| Power outlet, 12-volt in the center console | Standard |
| Steering wheel, mounted audio controls | Standard |
| Suspension, rear independent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs and gas shock absorbers | Standard |
| Antenna, rear glass integral, diversity | Standard |
| Audio system feature, Harman-kardon tuned 9-speaker system, 200 watts | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver power | Standard |
| Cargo anchorage loops, in the trunk | Standard |
| Transmission, automatic, Sentronic with manual shift mode (includes 5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission) | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions | Standard |
| Alternator, 140 amps | Standard |
| Moldings, bodyside, color-matched and protective | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver 2-way lumbar | Standard |
| Trunk emergency release handle | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard |
| Console, floor, with armrest | Standard |
| Seat trim, leather-appointed sport upholstery | Standard |
| Side impact protection, pendulum B-pillar structure | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, front outboard | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Standard |
| Exhaust, bright finish tailpipe | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted front and rear | Standard |
| Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger power | Standard |
| Suspension, front, MacPherson strut type with lower wishbone, coil springs, twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and integrated wheel bearings | Standard |
| Wheel and tire, spare, compact | Standard |
| Driver Information Center includes trip computer, outside temperature, fuel consumption, distance to empty, average speed, speed warning and driver warning messages | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog includes speedometer, tachometer, boost gauge, fuel level, engine temperature and digital odometer with trip meter | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc with ventilated front | 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 |
| Headlamp washers, high-pressure | 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 |
| Lighting, interior with delay off feature includes overhead map, footwell, puddle lamps and remote halo lighting | Standard |
| Wipers, front rain-sensing, intermittent | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front integral | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with rear reading | Standard |
| Glovebox, cooled and illuminated, lockable | Standard |
| Assist handles, overhead for outer seating positions includes jacket hook on rear handles | Standard |
| Wheels, 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) twin 5-spoke, alloy | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color | Standard |
| Windows, power includes driver and front passenger express-down | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Seat, driver's side 3-position memory includes outside mirrors | Standard |
| Steering column, adjustable tilt/telescoping | Standard |
| Fog lamp, rear | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable | Standard |
| Antenna, combined OnStar/XM Satellite Radio | Standard |
| Air filter, cabin | Standard |
| Trim, Dark Walnut, instrument panel and doors | Standard |
| Lock control, central with remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Turn signals, side-mounted indicator lamps | Standard |
| Lighting, 'Night Panel' function | 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 |
| 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 |
| Steering wheel, sport, perforated leather-wrapped | Standard |
| Tires, P235/45VR17 all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger with 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 |
| Seats, heated front and rear | Standard |
| Trunk illumination | Standard |
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