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Quick notes on Saab 9-3 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
    • Average acceleration: 7.7 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5125 rpm
    • Average torque: 336 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1484 kg / 3272 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2159 kg / 4761 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2008 Saab 9-3 through generations

  • 1.8 t Biopower —6 MT (265 Nm)
  • 1.9 TTiD —6 MT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 t Biopower —6 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.8 i V6 24V —6 AT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 t Biopower 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TTiD 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 t Biopower 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 i V6 24V 6 AT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 t Biopower 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.9 TTiD 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 t Biopower 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.8 i V6 24V 6 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 t Biopower Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.9 TTiD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 t Biopower Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.8 i V6 24V Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 t Biopower
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9 TTiD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 t Biopower
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.8 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 6 AT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5157 rpm
      • Average torque: 275 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1494 kg / 3294 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2169 kg / 4783 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2003 Saab 9-3 through generations

  • 1.8 i 16V —5 MT (167 Nm)
  • 1.9 TiD —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V t —6 AT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0 t —5 AT (265 Nm)
  • 2.0 T —5 AT (300 Nm)
  • 2.2 TiD —6 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.8 i V6 24V —6 AT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TiD 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V t 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 t 5 AT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T 5 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 TiD 6 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 i V6 24V 6 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 1.9 TiD 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V t 6 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 t 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 T 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.2 TiD 6 MT—4300 rpm.
  • 2.8 i V6 24V 6 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    1.9 TiD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 i 16V t Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 t Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 T Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.2 TiD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4300 rpm. 96%
    2.8 i V6 24V Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.9 TiD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V t
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 t
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 TiD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.8 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 AT, 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5144 rpm
      • Average torque: 313 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1488 kg / 3281 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2163 kg / 4769 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Saab 9-3 through generations

  • 1.8 i 16V —5 AT (240 Nm)
  • 1.9 TiD —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 1.8 i 16V Bio —5 AT (265 Nm)
  • 1.9 TTiD —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V Bio —5 AT (280 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V t —5 AT (265 Nm)
  • 2.0 i 16V T —5 AT (300 Nm)
  • 2.8 i V6 —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.8 i V6 24V —6 AT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 AT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TiD 6 MT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 i 16V Bio 5 AT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.9 TTiD 6 AT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V Bio 5 AT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V t 5 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i 16V T 5 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 i V6 6 AT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 i V6 24V 6 AT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 i 16V 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.9 TiD 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.8 i 16V Bio 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.9 TTiD 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V Bio 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V t 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i 16V T 5 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.8 i V6 6 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.8 i V6 24V 6 AT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 i 16V Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.9 TiD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.8 i 16V Bio Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.9 TTiD Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 i 16V Bio Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i 16V t Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i 16V T Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    2.8 i V6 Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.8 i V6 24V Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9 TiD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V Bio
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.9 TTiD
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V Bio
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V t
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.8 i V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.8 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 AT, 5 MT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 305 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1585 kg / 3495 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2305 kg / 5083 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Saab 9-3 through generations

  • 2.0 t —5 AT (265 Nm)
  • 2.0 T —5 MT (300 Nm)
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo —6 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 t 5 AT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo 6 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 t 5 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo 6 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 t Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.8 V6 Turbo Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 t
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.8 V6 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5540 rpm
      • Average torque: 249 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1389 kg / 3063 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2019 kg / 4452 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1999 Saab 9-3 through generations

  • 2.0 T —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.0i —5 MT (177 Nm)
  • 2.0i SE —5 MT (177 Nm)
  • 2.0 i T —5 MT (263 Nm)
  • 2.0 i T SE —4 AT (263 Nm)
  • 2.0 i TS —5 MT (283 Nm)
  • 2.2 TiD —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.3 i T SE —4 AT (210 Nm)
  • 2.3 i —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.3 T —5 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 T 5 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i SE 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i T 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i T SE 4 AT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 i TS 5 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 TiD 5 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 i T SE 4 AT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 i 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 T 5 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 2.0i SE 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 2.0 i T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i T SE 4 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 i TS 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.2 TiD 5 MT—4300 rpm.
  • 2.3 i T SE 4 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.3 i 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.3 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6100 rpm. 69%
    2.0i SE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6100 rpm. 69%
    2.0 i T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i T SE Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 i TS Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.2 TiD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4300 rpm. 96%
    2.3 i T SE Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 79%
    2.3 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 79%
    2.3 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0i SE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 i T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i T SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 i TS
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 TiD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 i T SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.3 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.3 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-3 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 263 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1468 kg / 3237 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2143 kg / 4725 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1999 Saab 9-3 through generations

  • 2.0 T —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.3 T —5 MT (350 Nm)
  • 2.3i —5 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.3 i SE —4 AT (210 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 T 5 MT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 T 5 MT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3i 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 i SE 4 AT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3i 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.3 i SE 4 AT—5700 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.3 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.3i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 79%
    2.3 i SE Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.3 i SE
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%