Saab 9000 1991 CSE 3.0i V6

SAAB 9000 1991 3.0 petrol description

Hatchback Saab 9000 1991 CSE 3.0i V6 has been produced from September, 1994 to August, 1996. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 211 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 270 Nm (Newton metres) on 3300 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This SAAB 9000 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Saab 9000 1991 CSE 3.0i V6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 3.0i V6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

Saab 9000 1991 CSE 3.0i V6 fuel consumption is 9.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.8 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient SAAB 9000 1991 - 1998 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

With the same engine there is also SAAB 9000 version with automatic gearbox (Saab 9000 1994 CSE 3.0i V6 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.5 seconds later (in 9.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 10.4 litres per 100 km.
SAAB 9000 1991

Saab 9000 1991 CSE 3.0i V6 technical data

Model: Saab 9000 CSE 3.0i V6
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1994. September ... 1996. August 
Engine: 2962 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 211 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 3300 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 230 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined)
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 CSE 3.0i V6 engine B308i

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 2962 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85 mm
Compression ratio 10.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Saab 9000 1991 CSE 3.0i V6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 211 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 270 NM ON 3300 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 3 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)
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