Saab 9000 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Saab 9000 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 8.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5700 rpm
    • Average torque: 259 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1381 kg / 3045 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2011 kg / 4434 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 1985 Saab 9000 through generations

  • 2.0 - 16 CS —5 MT (177 Nm)
  • 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo —5 MT (215 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE —5 MT (323 Nm)
  • 2.3 CS Aero —5 MT (342 Nm)
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE —5 MT (270 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 - 16 CS 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo 5 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE 5 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 CS Aero 5 MT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE 5 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 - 16 CS 5 MT—6100 rpm.
  • 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 CS Aero 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 - 16 CS Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    2.0 - 16 ND Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.3 - 16 CSE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.3 CS Aero Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 CS
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 ND Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CSE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CSE Eco Power
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 Turbo CSE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 CS Aero
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 - 24 V6 CS/CSE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Saab 9000 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: 5555 rpm
      • Average torque: 254 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1375 kg / 3032 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2005 kg / 4421 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1986 Saab 9000 through generations

  • 2.3 -16 Turbo —5 MT (323 Nm)
  • 2.0 16V —5 MT (173 Nm)
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD —5 MT (257 Nm)
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo —4 AT (273 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 —5 MT (207 Nm)
  • 2.0 - 16 CD —5 MT (215 Nm)
  • 2.0 -16 Turbo —5 MT (273 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo —5 MT (323 Nm)
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE —5 MT (270 Nm)
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 -16 Turbo 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 16V 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD 5 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 4 AT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 5 MT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 - 16 CD 5 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 -16 Turbo 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo 5 MT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 -16 Turbo 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.0 16V 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 2.0 - 16 Turbo 4 AT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 - 16 CD 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 -16 Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 -16 Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.0 - 16 Turbo CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 96%
    2.0 - 16 Turbo Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.3 - 16 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 - 16 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.0 -16 Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    2.3 - 16 CDE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 -16 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 Turbo CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 - 16 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 -16 Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CDE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CDE Turbo
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 3.0 - 24 V6 CD/CDE
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.3 - 16 CDE Eco-Power
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%