Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT

SAAB 9000 1991 2.3 petrol description

Hatchback Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT has been produced from September, 1993 to September, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 260 Nm (Newton metres) on 3200 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett TB25 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This SAAB 9000 2.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.3 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this SAAB is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real SAAB 9000 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also SAAB 9000 version with manual gearbox (Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3 LPT MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.7 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 2 litres per 100 km or 18 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km.
SAAB 9000 1991

Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT technical data

Model: Saab 9000 CS 2.3 LPT
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1993. September ... 1998. September 
Engine: 2290 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 170 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 260 NM ON 3200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.3 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.1 l/100km (21.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.76m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT engine B234E

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2290 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 9.25 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3 LPT oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 170 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 260 NM ON 3200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 4 years

All SAAB 9000 hatchback [1991 - 1998] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.0i 2.0 Petrol 130 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1993 CSE 2.0 Turbo Jan 1993 — Jan 1998

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 150 HP - Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1995 CS 2.0 LPT Sep 1995 — Sep 1998

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1993 CSE 2.0 Turbo Jan 1993 — Jan 1998 2.0 Petrol 150 HP - Automatic (4)
Saab 9000 1995 CS 2.0 LPT Sep 1995 — Sep 1998 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3i Sep 1993 — Sep 1995 2.3 Petrol 147 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3i Sep 1993 — Sep 1995 2.3 Petrol 147 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3i Oct 1991 — Sep 1993

Most fuel efficient version

2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1991 CS 2.3i Oct 1991 — Sep 1993 2.3 Petrol 150 HP - Automatic (4)
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3 LPT Sep 1993 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1993 CS 2.3 LPT Sep 1993 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 170 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo Oct 1991 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 200 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 2.3 Turbo Oct 1991 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 200 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9000 1993 2.3 CS Aero Jan 1993 — Sep 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds

2.3 Petrol 224 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1994 CSE 3.0i V6 Sep 1994 — Aug 1996 3.0 Petrol 211 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9000 1994 CSE 3.0i V6 Sep 1994 — Aug 1996 3.0 Petrol 211 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
SAAB 9000 1991 reviews
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