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Adrian PatonSaab 9-3 Aero TTiD in Australian showrooms
June 4th 2008 00:15
The Saab 9-3 Aero TTiD, the first diesel variant to earn the Aero title, has arrived in Aussie showrooms with prices starting at $62,600.
The 1.9-litre, 16-valve unit features a unique two-stage turbocharging system for instant torque at low engine speeds - via the low-inertia small turbo when the exhaust pressure is light - and strong top end power at higher revolutions, when the larger turbo is engaged.
The turbos operates with a maximum boost pressure of 1.8 bar (1.4 bar for the current engine) together with a slightly lower compression ratio of 16.5: 1 (17.5:1). The cast-iron block, alloy cylinder head and all internal components are strengthened as necessary to withstand the higher thermal pressures.
The exhaust gas re-circulation (EGR) system is characterised by extremely efficient cooling and now includes an electronically controlled by-pass, and a low-maintenance exhaust particulate filter for improved emissions.
Other technical enhancements include the adoption of a larger air-to-air intercooler, for better cooling of the intake charge; the introduction of more efficient pre-heating elements inside the cylinder head, for faster starting in cold conditions; and the use of a weight saving plastic intake manifold.
The end result is 132 kW of power and a hefty 400 Nm (370 Nm for auto trans.) of kidney-punishing torque to deliver a sporty drive to the discerning customer when mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.
Pricing for the 9-3 Aero TTiD are as follows:
Sport Sedan manual -- 132kW/400Nm -- $62,600 -- 5.7l/100km
Sport Sedan auto -- 132kW/370Nm -- $65,100 -- 6.8l/100km
SportCombi manual -- 132kW/400Nm -- $65,100 -- 5.8l/100km
SportCombi auto -- 132kW/370Nm -- $67,600 -- 6.9l/100km
[Source: Saab]
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