Saab 9-3 Cabriolet I (1998–2002)

The Saab 9-3 Cabriolet I was offered with 5 gasoline engine versions, from 150 to 230 hp, built 1998–2002.

Production years1998–2002
Body styleConvertible
Doors4
Length182.2 in (4,629 mm)
Width67.4 in (1,711 mm)
Height56.0 in (1,423 mm) – 56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Cargo volume10.4 cu ft (295 l)
Fuel tank16.9 gal (64 l) – 18.0 gal (68 l)

All Saab 9-3 Cabriolet I engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.0 T (185 hp)1998–2002Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)194 lb-ft (263 Nm)8 s143 mph (230 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3 i SE (150 hp)1998–2000Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)11 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3i (150 hp)1998–2000Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)155 lb-ft (210 Nm)10 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 T (205 hp)2000–2002Gasoline205 hp (151 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.3 s146 mph (235 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3 T (230 hp)2000–2001Gasoline230 hp (169 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)6.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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