For Release: September 12, 2005

SAAB 9-5

New for 2006

Model Lineup

Engine

Transmissions


2.3L I-4 Turbo


5-spd automatic


5-spd manual

9-5 Sedan

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9-5 SportCombi

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2006 SAAB 9-5: A BENCHMARK FOR MIDSIZE LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE

Luxurious and responsive, the 2006 9-5 lineup continues to offer excellent value in the performance-oriented midsize category.

For 2006, the 9-5 undergoes a thorough refresh that includes exterior sheet metal, interior features and enhancements to the chassis and powertrain. The Linear, Arc and Aero models will be merged into a single model with Sedan and new SportCombi body styles.

Thorough refresh

The 2006 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi feature a new hood, front and rear fascias, front and rear lamps, front fenders, tailgate and trunk lid and color-matched side moldings and door handles.

Inside, all 9-5 models have a new instrument panel appearance along with new door handles, steering wheel, door panel trim inserts and climate control panel. A new audio system with MP3 and XM Satellite Radio is standard. Parchment interior replaces Sand Beige.

Both 9-5 models come with optional Sport and Visibility Packages.

The Sport Package offers sport chassis, sport seats and metallic interior trim. The Visibility Package offers xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and rear parking assist.

All 9-5 models will be powered by a single 2.3L I-4 Turbo with 260 horsepower (193.9 kw) – a 10-horsepower increase over 2005 – and 258 lb.-ft. of torque (350 Nm), mated to manual 5-speed or optional automatic Sentronic transmissions.

The front suspension benefits from increased spring rates on the sport chassis, increased damping on the sport and standard chassis, and a larger anti-roll bar on the standard chassis. The power steering system was recalibrated to increase steering effort and improve feedback and precision.

The rear suspension features a larger anti-roll bar and softer springs on the standard chassis, reduced toe-in for more predictable behavior, and increased track. Damping has been increased on the standard and sport chassis.

The 2006 9-5 rides on new 235/45 R17 all-season tires and 17 x 7.5-inch wheels.

Standard equipment

Although the Sedan and SportCombi come with unique equipment and appointments, both versions have the following standard features:

Additionally, all 9-5 models benefit from the following standard safety features:

OnStar-equipped 9-5s will feature OnStar dual-mode (analog-digital) equipment. OnStar’s digital equipment also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada . Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.

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Contact:
Tom Beaman
Saab Communications
Phone: 313-667-6602
Fax: 313-665-0349
Email: tom.beaman@gm.com

Online: http://media.saab.com

GM of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: tony.larocca@gm.com

GM de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011-525-6250-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com

SPECIFICATIONS

(See GM of Canada section for Canadian product differences.)

Overview

Models:

Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportCombi

Body style / driveline:

5-passenger sedan and wagon, front-wheel drive

EPA vehicle class:

midsize sedan and wagon

Manufacturing location:

Trollhättan , Sweden

Key competitors:

BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Volvo S60/S80

Engines

Type:

2.3L inline 4-cylinder

Displacement (cu in / cc):

140 / 2290

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.54 x 3.54 / 90 x 90

Block material:

cast iron

Cylinder head material:

light alloy, cross flow type

Valvetrain:

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Saab Trionic-7 with direct ignition

Fuel delivery:

multi-port injection

Compression ratio:

9.3:1

Aspiration:

water-cooled turbocharger with APC charge pressure control, intercooler

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

260 / 193.9 @ 5300

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

258 / 350 @ 1900-4000

Recommended fuel:

unleaded 87-93 octane

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6000

Estimated fuel economy, Manual transmission
(mpg city / hwy / combined):

20 / 30 / 25 (manual) *

Automatic transmission (mpg / hwy / combined):

19 / 28 / 23 (automatic) *

* -- Preliminary

Transmissions

Type:

5-speed manual, front-wheel drive, fully synchronized 5-speed with hydraulically actuated clutch

5-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, electronically controlled 5-speed with shift programs: normal, manual and sport; and direct mechanical lock-up in third, fourth and fifth gears

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.38

4.68

Second:

1.76

2.94

Third:

1.18

1.92

Fourth:

0.89

1.30

Fifth:

0.66

1.00

Reverse:

3.17

3.18

Final drive ratio:

4.05

2.44

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

MacPherson struts, lower wishbone, coil springs with twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars, integrated wheel bearings

Rear:

independent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs, gas shock absorbers

Traction control:

electronic traction control system

Steering type:

power-assisted rack and pinion, impact-collapsible steering column

Steering ratio:

15.9:1

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

2.9

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

37.1 / 11.3

Brakes

Type:

4-wheel disc with power assist and ABS, dual diagonal with 4 electronic channels, electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), self-adjusting, asbestos-free pads, ventilated front discs, solid rear discs

Disc diameter (in / mm):

front: 12.05 / 306
rear: 11.26 / 286

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

17 X 7.5-inch alloy wheels

Tires:

235/45 R17 94V all-season radial tires

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

106.4 / 2703

Overall length (in / mm):

190.4 / 4836 ( Sedan )
190.6 / 4841 (SportCombi)

Overall width (in / mm):

70.5 / 1792

Overall height (in / mm):

57.2 / 1454 ( Sedan )
57.7/1465 (SportCombi)

Track (in / mm):

front: 59.9 / 1522; rear: 59.9 / 1522

Curb weight (lb / kg):

3470 / 1295 (manual Sedan )
3530 / 1318 (automatic Sedan )
3620 / 1351 (manual SportCombi)
3730 / 1392 (automatic SportCombi)

Weight distribution
(% front / rear):

60 / 40

Drag coefficient (cd):

0.29 ( Sedan )
0.31 (SportCombi)


 

Interior

Seating capacity (front / rear):

2 / 3

Headroom (in / mm):

front: 38.7 / 983 ( Sedan )
rear: 37.0 / 955 ( Sedan )
front: 38.7/ 983 (SportCombi)
rear: 38.2 / 970 (SportCombi)

Legroom (in / mm):

front: 42.4 / 1077
rear: 36.6 / 930

Shoulder room (in / mm):

front: 56.9 / 1445 ( Sedan )
rear: 56.5 / 1435 ( Sedan )
front: 56.9 / 1445 (SportCombi)
rear: 56.5 / 1435 (SportCombi)

Capacities

EPA passenger volume
(cu ft / L):

96.2 / 2724 ( Sedan )
98.8 / 2798 (SportCombi)

EPA interior volume
(cu ft / L):

112.1 / 3255 ( Sedan )

135.6 / 3809 (SportCombi)

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

15.9 / 450 ( Sedan )
73 / 2067 rear seat folded, 37 / 1048 rear seat up (SportCombi)

Fuel tank (gal / L):

18.5 / 70

Engine oil (qt / L):

4.1 / 4

Cooling system (qt / L):

7.8 / 7.4

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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