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Technical data

This 2.8 turbo MT (280 hp) engine was fitted in the 2 generation [Restyling] SportCombi wagon, which was produced by Saab from 2008 to 2012. In addition to this engine, 24 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Body

Body typeEstate
Seats5
Width1802mm
Length4670mm
Height1543mm
Wheelbase2675mm
Front track1524mm
Min. boot capacity419litre
Max. boot capacity1273litre
Rear track1506mm
Ground clearance150mm
Kerb weight1515kg
Gross weight1950kg

Engine

Engine typeGasoline
Displacement2792cm3
Engine power280bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 300RPM
Maximum torque370Nm
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Forced inductionTurbocharger
Cylinder layoutV-type
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4
RPM at max torque1800RPM

Power & fuel consumption

FuelGasoline
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6.9second
City fuel consumption per 100 km16.4litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km11.5litre
Fuel tank capacity62litre
Cruising rangefrom 380 to 780km

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionStrut
Rear suspensionHelical springs
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Drive wheelsFront-wheel drive
Number of gears6

Real-world consumption (est.)

City19.7 litres / 100km
Highway9.6 litres / 100km
Average13.8 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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