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Saab 9000 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1984–1994) — First Generation

The Saab 9000 First Generation is a roomy executive car offered as a practical Liftback and a more formal Sedan, pairing Swedish comfort with confident long-distance manners.

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Saab 9000 Engines and Transmissions

Every Saab 9000 engine here is gasoline-fuelled, driving the front wheels. Turbocharged versions deliver strong mid-range pull that makes overtaking effortless, while naturally aspirated ones feel calmer and simpler to live with. The powertrain can be matched to a manual transmission for keener drivers or an automatic for relaxed commuting.

Liftback — Saab 9000 Engines and Transmissions

Liftback Saab 9000 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	173 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	173 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	137 hp	101 kW	172 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	146 hp	107 kW	207 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	146 hp	107 kW	207 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	212 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	330 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	330 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Saab 9000 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Saab 9000 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	173 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	173 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	137 hp	101 kW	172 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	257 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	163 hp	120 kW	257 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	273 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1985 cm³	185 hp	136 kW	263 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	146 hp	108 kW	205 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	146 hp	107 kW	207 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	152 hp	112 kW	212 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	194 hp	143 kW	323 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	194 hp	143 kW	323 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2290 cm³	200 hp	147 kW	330 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Saab 9000 Dimensions

Liftback — Saab 9000 Dimensions

Liftback Saab 9000 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 AT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1355 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1305 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1305 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1355 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1280 kg	Not provided	150 mm
2.0 AT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.0 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1345 kg	1810 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.0 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1370 kg	1840 kg	150 mm
2.3 AT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1350 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.3 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1315 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.3 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1325 kg	Not provided	150 mm
2.3 MT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1410 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.3 AT	4623 mm	1765 mm	1430 mm	2667 mm	1405 kg	1960 kg	150 mm

Sedan — Saab 9000 Dimensions

Sedan Saab 9000 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.0 AT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.0 AT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	1910 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1790 kg	1910 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1333 kg	Not provided	150 mm
2.0 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1350 kg	1810 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	1900 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1440 kg	1900 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1340 kg	1820 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	1820 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.0 AT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.3 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1360 kg	1920 kg	140 mm
2.3 AT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.3 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1360 kg	1920 kg	140 mm
2.3 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1335 kg	1960 kg	150 mm
2.3 AT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	Not provided	1960 kg	150 mm
2.3 MT	4775 mm	1765 mm	1422 mm	2667 mm	1490 kg	Not provided	150 mm

Saab 9000 Cargo Space

Liftback — Saab 9000 Cargo Space

Liftback Saab 9000 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.0 AT	488 l	883 l
2.0 MT	488 l	883 l
2.0 MT	488 l	883 l
2.0 AT	488 l	883 l
2.0 MT	488 l	883 l
2.0 AT	488 l	883 l
2.0 MT	488 l	883 l
2.0 AT	488 l	883 l
2.0 MT	488 l	883 l
2.3 AT	488 l	883 l
2.3 MT	488 l	883 l
2.3 MT	488 l	883 l
2.3 MT	488 l	883 l
2.3 AT	488 l	883 l

Sedan — Saab 9000 Cargo Space

Sedan Saab 9000 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
2.0 AT	556 l
2.0 AT	556 l
2.0 MT	556 l
2.0 MT	556 l
2.0 MT	556 l
2.0 AT	556 l
2.0 MT	556 l
2.0 MT	556 l
2.0 AT	556 l
2.0 MT	556 l
2.0 AT	556 l
2.3 MT	556 l
2.3 AT	556 l
2.3 MT	556 l
2.3 MT	556 l
2.3 AT	556 l
2.3 MT	556 l