Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T

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SAAB 9-5 1997 2.3 petrol description

Sedan Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T has been produced from September, 1997 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.3 litres, which produces power of 170 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 1800 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 GT1752S turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 200 000 and 340 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This SAAB 9-5 2.3 engine oil type is 0W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100km (9.7 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient SAAB 9-5 1997 - 2001 versions, fuel consumption in city - 14.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 75 litres or 19.82 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this SAAB is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real SAAB 9-5 fuel consumption.

SAAB 9-5 safety

During safety testing SAAB 9-5 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of SAAB 9-5 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection SAAB 9-5 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also SAAB 9-5 version with manual gearbox (Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T 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 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 9.0 litres per 100 km.

Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T technical data

Model:	Saab 9-5 2.3 T
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1997. September ... 2000. September
Engine:	2290 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	247 g/km
Power:	170 HP ON 5500 RPM	Torque:	280 NM ON 1800 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed:	220 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	9.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.3 (combined) 14.8 (urban) 7.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	10.8 l/100km (21.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	75 litres (19.8 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.80m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter:	10.8 meters
Gross weight:	1800 kg

Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T engine B235E

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 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	9.3 : 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 9-5 1997 2.3 T oil type	0W-30
Oil capacity	4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power	170 - 185 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque	280 NM ON 1800 RPM
Start of production (year)	1998
Duration of production	11 years

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All SAAB 9-5 sedan [1997 - 2001] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox
Saab 9-5 1997 2.0 T Most fuel efficient version	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Saab 9-5 1997 2.0 T	2.0 Petrol	150 HP	10.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T Sep 1997 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption	2.3 Petrol	170 HP	9.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Saab 9-5 1997 2.3 T Sep 1997 — Sep 2000	2.3 Petrol	170 HP	10.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
Saab 9-5 2000 2.3 T Sep 2000 — Sep 2001	2.3 Petrol	185 HP	9.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Saab 9-5 2000 2.3 T Sep 2000 — Sep 2001	2.3 Petrol	185 HP	10.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
Saab 9-5 1999 2.3 T Aero Sep 1999 — Sep 2001 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds	2.3 Petrol	230 HP	9.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Saab 9-5 1999 2.3 T Aero Sep 1999 — Sep 2001 Most powerfull version (230 HP)	2.3 Petrol	230 HP	10.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
Saab 9-5 1999 3.0 V6 T Sep 1999 — Sep 2001	3.0 Petrol	200 HP	11.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾

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