Saturn LS Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Saturn LS transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 4 AT
    • Average acceleration: 8.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
    • Average torque: 226 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1390 kg / 3065 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2020 kg / 4454 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2000 Saturn LS through generations

  • 2.2i 16V —4 AT (193 Nm)
  • 3.0 i V6 24V —4 AT (258 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2i 16V 4 AT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4 AT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2i 16V 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 3.0 i V6 24V 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2i 16V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    3.0 i V6 24V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.2i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 i V6 24V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%