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2009 Saab 9-5 Styles

The 9-5 is Saab's top-of-the-line car, and it competes with cars such as the Volvo S60, Acura TL and Cadillac CTS. It's available as both a wagon (SportCombi) and sedan. All 9-5s are FWD and are powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine.

The FWD 95's turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder generates 260 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque. To improve handling the Aero includes a lower sport-tuned chassis.

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine typeI-6
Engine displacement140 cu.in.
Engine horsepower260-hp @ 5,300 rpm
Engine torque258 @ 1,900 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC
Valves16)
Engine bore x stroke3.5" x 3.5"
Compression ratio9.3 to 1
Fuel tank capacity18.0 gal.
Fuel economy city17 mpg
Fuel economy highway27 mpg
Drag coefficient.30
Curb weight3,500 lbs.
Exterior190.4" x 70.5" x 57.2"
Wheelbase106.4"
Turning radius18.5'
Ground clearance (min.)6.6"
Passenger volume96.2 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume16.4 cu.ft.

9-5 4dr Sedan Griffin

Engines
260-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
5-speed manual w/ODOptional

9-5 4dr SportCombi Griffin

Engines
260-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
Transmissions
5-speed automatic w/auto-manualStandard
5-speed manual w/ODOptional