What is a Saab95 Arc?
Arc models drop their 200-horsepower V6 and standard automatic transmission in favor of a 220-hp, four-cylinder turbo and a five-speed manual; an automatic remains optional. The Arc also picks up lower body cladding and is eligible for a 17-inch sport wheel package.
Is the Saab 9-5 Aero a good car?
Saab 9-5 Aero, A Beast To Behold — This car is faster than most V8 powered cars and still gets 30+ miles to the gallon with its high output turbo 4-cylinder engine. The factory 9 speaker Harmon-Kardon stereo is second to none and has suprising punchy bass for a factory system.
When did the Saab 9-5 model come out?
Saab introduced the 9-5 in 1997, and in 2001 it introduced the first facelifted version, a much-needed modification due to the European pollution norms. In 2001, Europe switched to Euro 3 pollution norms, and they lasted until January 2006. As a result, more measures were applied to Saab’s flagship model.
What does ESP do on a Saab 9-5?
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is standard on all 9-5 models for 2003. It helps drivers maintain control by selectively applying the brakes to individual wheels to correct a skid. The system also works when a slippery road causes the car to understeer.
What’s the winter mode on a Saab 9-5?
There’s also a Winter mode for stable traction off line in icy conditions. We prefer the Normal mode, letting the responsive five-speed automatic do its thing. Manual transmissions shift smoothly, especially when shifting between third and fourth gears. The clutch is hydraulically actuated and feels spring. Heel-and-toe downshifting is enjoyable.
Saab 9-5 Aero, A Beast To Behold — This car is faster than most V8 powered cars and still gets 30+ miles to the gallon with its high output turbo 4-cylinder engine. The factory 9 speaker Harmon-Kardon stereo is second to none and has suprising punchy bass for a factory system.
When did the first Saab 9-5 come out?
The first generation 9-5 was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the Saab 9000 for the 1998 model year. At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for Saab. In the United States, the 9-5 was introduced in the spring of 1998, for the 1999 model year.
What kind of engine does a Saab 95 have?
A turbocharged version of the GM 54°, designated by Saab as B308, had a unique asymmetrical low-pressure turbocharger and was available from 1999 to 2003. This engine was available only with an automatic transmission, and cars with this engine installed are distinguishable by their twin tailpipes.
What kind of transmission does a Saab 9-5 Sportwagon have?
A six-speed manual transmission was never offered in first-generation 9-5’s. In 2005, an updated version of the 2.0 L turbocharged I4 was introduced in the European market together with the 2006 9-5.