The Saab 9-3 2.0 MT in first-generation Cabrio form pairs a gasoline engine with a manual gearbox, and the way that combination is asked to hold or build speed is worth a closer look.
1 generation · Cabrio
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
230 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
Turbo
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
FWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
90 × 78 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1985 cm³
Engine location
Front, transverse
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
5
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
205 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
150 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
8.8
Maximum power rpm
5500 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
280 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
2200 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
7.3 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
68 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
14.8 l
Average consumption
10 l
Fuel consumption highway
7.1 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
2
Number of seats
5
Width
1710 mm
Height
1430 mm
Length
4630 mm
Body type
Cabrio
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2605 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Drop-top
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1440 mm
Trunk volume max
380 l
Trunk volume min
295 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1450 mm
Max weight
1910 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1380 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
140 mm
Identity & configuration
Vehicle class
D
Right-hand drive
No
Additional specifications
Stop
2003-08-31
Start
1998-01-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
Holding a steady pace asks a gasoline engine only to overcome drag and rolling resistance, so the throttle stays barely open. Accelerating demands a wider opening and more fuel and air per cycle, which the manual gearbox supports by letting the driver select a lower ratio.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
With front-wheel drive, the same tyres that steer also transmit torque. Adding throttle mid-corner spends part of their available grip on driving the car forward, leaving less for cornering, so a manual gearbox lets the driver time that demand deliberately.
Body and Practicality
Cabrio names the roof arrangement, not the cabin layout: it tells you the top is designed to fold, while the number of seats, their placement and how the rear ones are accessed are separate details listed in their own right.
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