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Quick notes on Saab 9-5 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
    • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
    • Average torque: 375 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1885 kg / 4156 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2740 kg / 6042 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2010 Saab 9-5 through generations

  • 2.8i V6 —6 AT (400 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 MT (350 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.8i V6 6 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 MT—5300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.8i V6 Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.0i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.8i V6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-5 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 350 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1885 kg / 4156 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2740 kg / 6042 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Saab 9-5 through generations

  • 2.0i —6 AT (350 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0i 6 AT—5300 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 5300 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-5 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4733 rpm
      • Average torque: 303 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1667 kg / 3676 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2432 kg / 5363 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 Saab 9-5 through generations

  • 2.2 TDi —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.3 t —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 3.0 TiD —5 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 TDi 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 t 5 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TiD 5 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 TDi 5 MT—4300 rpm.
  • 2.3 t 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 TiD 5 MT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 TDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4300 rpm. 96%
    2.3 t Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    3.0 TiD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.2 TDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 t
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.0 TiD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-5 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4875 rpm
      • Average torque: 315 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1624 kg / 3581 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2344 kg / 5169 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 Saab 9-5 through generations

  • 2.3 t —4 AT (280 Nm)
  • 2.2 TDi —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.3 T —5 AT (350 Nm)
  • 3.0 TiD —5 MT (350 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 t 4 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 TDi 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 T 5 AT—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 TiD 5 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 t 4 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.2 TDi 5 MT—4300 rpm.
  • 2.3 T 5 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 3.0 TiD 5 MT—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 t Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.2 TDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4300 rpm. 96%
    2.3 T Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 79%
    3.0 TiD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 t
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.2 TDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3 T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 TiD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-5 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: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 293 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1546 kg / 3409 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2221 kg / 4897 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 Saab 9-5 through generations

  • 2.0i T SE —5 MT (215 Nm)
  • 2.3 T 16V Aero —5 MT (350 Nm)
  • 2.3i T —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.3 T —5 MT (350 Nm)
  • 2.0 T —5 MT (240 Nm)
  • 2.0 T 16V —4 AT (263 Nm)
  • 2.3i T SE —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.3 T 16V —4 AT (350 Nm)
  • 3.0 i V6 24V —4 AT (310 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0i T SE 5 MT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 T 16V Aero 5 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3i T 5 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 T 5 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T 5 MT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T 16V 4 AT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3i T SE 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 T 16V 4 AT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4 AT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0i T SE 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 T 16V Aero 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.3i T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 T 16V 4 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3i T SE 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 T 16V 4 AT—5300 rpm.
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4 AT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i T SE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.3 T 16V Aero Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 79%
    2.3i T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.3 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 T 16V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.3i T SE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.3 T 16V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 79%
    3.0 i V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.0i T SE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3 T 16V Aero
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.3i T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 T 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3i T SE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3 T 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 3.0 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Saab 9-5 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
      • Average torque: 300 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1575 kg / 3473 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2295 kg / 5060 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 Saab 9-5 through generations

  • 2.3 T —5 MT (350 Nm)
  • 2.0 T —4 AT (240 Nm)
  • 3.0 i V6 24V —4 AT (310 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 T 5 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 T 4 AT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4 AT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 T 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 T 4 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4 AT—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 T Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 T Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    3.0 i V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 T
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 T
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 3.0 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%