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Saab 9-3 Convertible I

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Engine versions

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 T (185 KM) Selected Gasoline 185 KM 1998–2002
2.0 T (205 KM) Selected Gasoline 205 KM 2000–2002
2.3i (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1998–2000
2.3 i SE (150 KM) Selected Gasoline 150 KM 1998–2000
2.3 T (230 KM) Selected Gasoline 230 KM 2000–2001

Selected engine version

2.0 T (185 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2002

Engine power
185 KM
Torque
263 Nm
Engine displacement
1,985 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8 s
Maximum speed
230 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Saab
Model
9-3
Version
9-3 Convertible I
Engine
2.0 T (185 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
B204E
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1985 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
185 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
263 Nm @ 2100 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Minimum trunk capacity
295 l
Maximum trunk capacity
378 l
Curb weight
1400 kg
Gross weight
1810 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4629 mm
Width
1711 mm
Height
1423 mm
Wheelbase
2605 mm
Front track
1452 mm
Rear track
1442 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/50 ZR16
Rim size
6.5J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0 T (205 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2002

Engine power
205 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
1,985 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Maximum speed
235 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Saab
Model
9-3
Version
9-3 Convertible I
Engine
2.0 T (205 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2000
End of production
2002
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
235 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
B205E
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1985 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
205 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Minimum trunk capacity
295 l
Maximum trunk capacity
378 l
Curb weight
1400 kg
Gross weight
1810 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4629 mm
Width
1711 mm
Height
1423 mm
Wheelbase
2605 mm
Front track
1452 mm
Rear track
1442 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/50 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.3i (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
210 Nm
Engine displacement
2,290 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Maximum speed
210 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Saab
Model
9-3
Version
9-3 Convertible I
Engine
2.3i (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
B234i
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2290 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Minimum trunk capacity
295 l
Maximum trunk capacity
378 l
Curb weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4629 mm
Width
1711 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2605 mm
Front track
1452 mm
Rear track
1442 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.3 i SE (150 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–2000

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
210 Nm
Engine displacement
2,290 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Maximum speed
205 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Saab
Model
9-3
Version
9-3 Convertible I
Engine
2.3 i SE (150 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
205 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
B234i
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2290 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
150 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 4300 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Minimum trunk capacity
295 l
Maximum trunk capacity
378 l
Curb weight
1600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4629 mm
Width
1711 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2605 mm
Front track
1452 mm
Rear track
1442 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 VR16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.3 T (230 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2001

Engine power
230 KM
Torque
350 Nm
Engine displacement
2,290 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Saab
Model
9-3
Version
9-3 Convertible I
Engine
2.3 T (230 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2000
End of production
2001
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
B235R
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2290 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90 mm
Piston stroke
90 mm
Compression ratio
9.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
230 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
64 l
Minimum trunk capacity
295 l
Maximum trunk capacity
378 l
Curb weight
1470 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4629 mm
Width
1711 mm
Height
1423 mm
Wheelbase
2605 mm
Front track
1452 mm
Rear track
1442 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
With spring struts
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/45 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes