Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo

SAAB 9-3 1998 2.0 petrol description

Cabrio Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo has been produced from January, 1998 to September, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 185 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 263 Nm (Newton metres) on 2100 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. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 260 000 and 430 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This SAAB 9-3 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient SAAB 9-3 1998 - 2003 versions, fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 68 litres or 17.97 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other SAAB 9-3 versions - with automatic gearbox (Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo AT), and with automatic gearbox (Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo AT) available:
  • Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.5 seconds later (in 8.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 11.0 litres per 100 km
  • Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.6 seconds later (in 9.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km
SAAB 9-3 1998

Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo technical data

Model: Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 1998. January ... 1999. September 
Engine: 1985 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 227 g/km
Power: 185 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 263 NM ON 2100 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): 9.8 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.3 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres (18 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.63m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Trunk capacity: 295 litres
Gross weight: 1810 kg

Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo engine B204L

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 260,000 to 430,000 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 1985 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 90 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 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 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 185 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 263 NM ON 2100 RPM
Start of production (year) 1993
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on SAAB 900

All SAAB 9-3 cabrio [1998 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 130 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Jan 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 130 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 T Sep 2000 — Nov 2003

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 T Sep 2000 — Nov 2003 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 T Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 154 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 T Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 154 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 2.0 Petrol 185 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 2000 — Nov 2003

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 185 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Jan 1998 — Sep 1999 2.0 Petrol 185 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 2000 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 2000 — Nov 2003 2.0 Petrol 185 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 1998 — Sep 1999 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1999 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Nov 2003 2.0 Petrol 205 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1999 Cabriolet 2.0 Turbo Sep 1999 — Nov 2003 2.0 Petrol 205 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Saab 9-3 1998 Cabriolet 2.3 Jan 1998 — Sep 1998 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Saab 9-3 1999 2.3 Cabriolet Viggen Jun 1999 — Sep 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds

2.3 Petrol 225 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5)
SAAB 9-3 1998 reviews
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