Transverse engine, integrated with the transmission and
differential as a compact unit. Cast iron cylinder blocl<. Light alloy, cross-flow
cylinder head. Dome-shaped combustion chambers with centrally placed spark plugs.
Hydraulic, maintenance-free valve depressors. Four valves per cylinder. Electric
motor-driven, thermostatically controlled radiator fan. Three-way catalytic converter and
Lambda-sensor. Double overhead, chain-driven camshafts. Two balancer shafts. Saab Trionic
system that monitors and controls fuel injection, ignition (Saab DI) and turbo boost
pressure. Turbocharger with water-cooled bearing housing and integrated waste gate (boost
pressure control valve). lntercooler Engine oil cooler.
Transverse engine, integrated with the transmission and
differential as a compact unit. Cast iron cylinder blocl<. Light alloy, cross-flow
cylinder head. Dome-shaped combustion chambers with centrally placed sparl< plugs.
Hydraulic, maintenance-free valve depressors. Four valves per cylinder. Electric
motor-driven, thermostatically controlled radiator fan. Three-way catalytic converter and
Lambda-sensor. Double overhead, chain-driven cam-hafts. Two balancer shafts. Saab Trionic
system that monitors and controls fuel injection, ignition (Saab DI) and turbo boost
pressure. Turbocharger with water-cooled bearing housing and integrated waste gate (boost
pressure control valve). Intercooler. Engine oil cooler.
Displacement 2,290 cm' Bore/Stroke 90/90 mm
EEC Rating 147 kW @ 5500 RPM
EEC Rating 323 Nm @ 1800 RPM
2.3 LITRE LIGHT PRESSURE TURBO ENGINE - '96
Transverse four-cylinder, in-line engine. Cast iron cylinder
block. Light alloy, cross-flow cylinder head. Dome-shaped combustion chambers with
centrally placed spark plugs. Double overhead, chain-driven camshafts. Hydraulic,
maintenance-free valve depressors. Four valves per cylinder. Two balancing shafts equipped
with eccentrically mounted balancing weights. Saab Trionic system that monitors and
controls fuel injection, ignition (Saab DI) and turbo boost pressure. Light pressure
turbocharger with water-cooled bearing housing and integrated waste gate (boost pressure
control valve). Intercooler. Engine oil cooler. Cooling system with electric motor-driven,
thermostatically controlled radiator fan.
Three-way catalytic converter and Lambda-sensor.
Displacement 2,290 cm' Bore/Stroke 90/90 mm
EEC Rating 125 kW @ 5700 RPM
EEC Rating 260 Nm @ 3200 RPM
For SAAB Performance engine development:-
larger hi-flow throttle bodies, carbon fiber
air intake systems, hi-flow quick spool turbo upgrades, forged pistons, light weight
billet racing rods, custom light weight aluminum flywheels, big valve computerized flow
bench developed cylinder heads, sport cams, hi-flow turbo downpipes etc etc. For more info
on products, visit the website at: http://www.elpmotorsport.com or call direct at (909) 784-1006 or fax at (909)
784-2440.
SAAB Performance Catalogs on hand.
Please provide an address and we can forward a catalog to you.