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2010 Saab 9-3 Convertible Review, Prices and Pictures

Lower CO2 Emissions for Saab 9-3 Convertible

• CO₂ and fuel consumption for diesel variants cut by seven percent
• Zero to 100 km/h acceleration and top speed unaffected
• Efficiency gains are part of Saab’s EcoPower Technology strategy

Trollhättan, Sweden. Diesel-powered Saab 9-3 Convertibles now offer customers an average seven percent reduction in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions without any noticeable loss in performance.

The improvements are part of Saab’s ongoing EcoPower Technology development strategy, which is focused on optimizing efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of its products.

Low emission diesel variants with the 150 hp/110 kW, single turbo 1.9-liter engine produce 145 g/km CO₂ and fuel consumption of just 5.5 l/100 km over the combined cycle. With 180 hp/132 kW, two-stage turbo power, the figures are improved still further, to 144 g/km and 5.4 l/100 km.

Zero to 100 km/h acceleration and top speed is unchanged, while fifth gear 80-120 km/h times are increased by less than one second. The efficiency gains have been achieved by a series of fine-tuning measures including: the use of wider gear ratios, a longer final drive, idle and low engine speed remapping, and an optimized tire and wheel choice.

Available only with manual transmission, these variants are now built in Trollhättan, Sweden, like all Saabs. In many markets, they offer customers valuable CO₂ tax-related benefits and are being introduced alongside 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi diesel models, which already feature the improvements.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy series Review and Pictures

Chevrolet, along with various other manufacturers, are now wholly catering for the most die hard fans of the brand – the aftermarket enthusiasts. The Synergy Series of limited edition Camaros will feature a new, differently themed customized model each year. The first Camaro Synergy model was the 2010 Synergy Green special-edition car. As you would expect, the Camaro Synergy Series 2011 model contains a mix of exterior and interior accessories that sets it apart from the normal Camaro. These include an exclusive gray interior with red accent stitching throughout, which is based on the Camaro Chroma, a show car first exhibited at SEMA in 2009.

Some of what you can look forward to includes Cyber Gray paint, a Chevrolet accessory grille and ground effects package, 21-inch painted wheels, and a body colored antenna. Inside, it’s all as special as a Camaro gets, with a bit more of an individualistic feel. The gray theme is carried through from the exterior with matching gray leather and red stitching on the seats, steering wheel, door panels, console lid, shifter boot, shift knob, and headrest. A red instrument cluster and accent lighting gets the nod over the boring stock items. The Silver Ice interior accessory trim kit and floor mats with red border and silver Camaro lettering look right at home in the Synergy model. Functional and cool additions are the footwell and cupholder lighting.

Performance mods also appear on the special addition – the 6.2 liter LS3 V8 is mated to a six-speed manual tranny along with sports a Hurst shifter and red cam covers to identify the power hike. Stopping is courtesy of Brembo brakes, complete with matching red calipers that sit lower to the ground thanks to the Pedders suspension lowering kit.

2009 Saab 9-5 Sedan Features & Specs

Colors

Exterior

Interior

Exterior

Tires and Wheels

• Alloy wheels
• 17 x 7.5 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P235/45R17 94V tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Temporary spare tire

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
• Rear defogger
• Power glass sunroof

Towing and Hauling

• Cargo tie downs

Measurements

• Width: 70.5 in.
• Height: 57.2 in.
• Length: 190.4 in.
• Front track: 59.9 in.
• Rear track: 59.9 in.
• Wheel base: 106.4 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 15.9 cu.ft.

• EPA interior volume: 112.1 cu.ft.
• Gross weight: 0.29 in.
• Curb weight: 3540 lbs.

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 2.3 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: inline 4
• Valves: 16
• Torque: 258 ft-lbs. @ 1900 rpm
• Horsepower: 260 hp @ 5300 rpm
• Turning circle: 37.1 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: front wheel drive
• Transmission: 5-speed shiftable automatic

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: regular unleaded
• Fuel tank capacity: 18.0 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): 306.0/486.0 mi.
• EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 17/27 mpg

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Dual front with head protection chambers side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• High pressure washers headlamps
• Auto delay off headlamps
• Dusk sensing headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Front height adjustable headrests
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Post-collision safety system
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Warranty

• Basic: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
• Drivetrain: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
• Free Maintenance: 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
• Roadside: 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Interior

Front Seats

• Front head room: 37.1 in.
• Front leg room: 42.4 in.
• Front shoulder room: 56.9 in.
• Multi-level heating passenger seat
• 8 -way power passenger seat
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Multi-level heating driver seat
• Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Leather
• Sport front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear head room: 37.0 in.
• Rear leg room: 36.6 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 56.5 in.
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 2 one-touch power windows

Convenience

• Cruise control
• Front console with storage
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V front power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

• Interior air filtration
• Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
• Cooled storage compartment
• Trunk light
• Simulated wood trim on dash
• Simulated wood trim on doors
• Front and rear reading lights
• Leather and alloy steering wheel
• Front and rear floor mats
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Memorized settings

• Memorized settings for 3 drivers

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Compass

In Car Entertainment

• Diversity antenna
• 9 total speakers
• 200 watts stereo output
• AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• XM satellite radio
• Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary MP3 audio input
• 2 subwoofer(s)
• 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
• Radio data system

Telematics

• Hands free phone
• OnStar telecommunications service