The Saab 1.8t BioPower Engine
Date: Mar 3rd, 2007 12:52:19 am - Subscribe
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Saab Automobile's latest BioPower concept is now available under the hood of all 9-3 entry-level luxury cars including the Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible models. With the availability of the 1.8t BioPower engine in Saab 9-3 models, customers will have an extended choice of the efficient BioPower models. The 1.8t BioPower engine offers an increased output and performance along with cleaner emissions on the exhaust pipe.
Surprisingly, using the E85 ethanol fuel, the 1.8t BioPower engine pumps out an increased output, 17% more horsepower and 10% more peak torque compared to the conventional petrol gasoline.
Here are the significant technical specs of the 1.8t BioPower engine:
Displacement: 1998 cc. Four cyl. in-line.
Bore/Stroke: 86/86 mm Aluminum cylinder head/block. DOHC, chain-driven, 16-valves, twin balancer shafts
Compression ratio, 9.5:1
PERFORMANCE
Max horsepower: Gasoline - 150 hp @ 5500 rpm; E85 - 175 hp @ 5500 rpm
Peak torque: Gasoline – 177 lb.-ft @ 2000-3500 rpm; E85 – 195 lb.-ft. @ 2500-4000 rpm
Max boost Pressure: Gasoline - 0.48 bar; E85 - 0.55 bar
0 to 62 mph (sec): gasoline - 9.5 (MT) 10.7 (AT); E85 - 8.4 (MT) 9.4 (AT)
Top Speed: Gasoline – 130 mph; E85 – 136 mph
The 1.8t BioPower engine is also equipped with Saab's advanced powertrain equipments like the Trionic 8 engine management, turbocharger and intercooler, Direct ignition system, multi-point fuel injection, and electronic throttle control.
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