Excuse me for being excited, but it’s been a while. And by a while, I mean 12 years. And by “it” I mean the introduction of a new 9-5. We’ve heard a lot about the car that is to save Saab (if anything will) here on CarThrottle, but Saab has finally put out it’s official set of press releases for the new 9-5 and now we’ve got all the little details to share with you. On paper at least it looks extremely promising in a lot of regards, but the proof’s in the pudding… or at least behind the wheel. Still, get ‘em while they’re hot: new Saab 9-5 specifications!
As you probably know, the new 9-5 sits on the Epsilon II chassis shared with the Opel Insignia. As expected, it shares a few things in common – but if you’ve been reading up about the Insignia, you’ll know that’s a good thing. Initially the 9-5 will be available with a range of 3 gas and one diesel engines of outputs ranging from 160bhp-300bhp, all with their own benefits and charms. There’s an emphasis on efficient power, so all engines are turbocharged and all the gearboxes – automatic or manual – have 6 ratios, which is a nice upgrade. All the gas engines have laser-finished cylinder bores, as well as piston oil squirters and sodium-filled exhaust valves for heat dispersion.
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