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