Aero Features


Aero specific modifications to the 9000 CSE Turbo include:

Engine
	A larger turbo with a 10% increased capacity (shown in the Saab Ecosport prototype, 1992)
	Hp:225 @ 5500, Torque: 258 ft-lbs @1950
	recalibrated Trionic engine management system

Suspension
	A lift force reduction of 10%; the chassis was lowered 8mm in the front and 5mm in the rear
	Front and rear stabilizer bar diameters were increased by 1mm to 19mm
	The diameter of the front strut piston rods was increased from 22 to 25mm to improve bending stiffness under load
	10% stiffer spring rates
	3-spoke 6.5 x 16 alloy wheels with polished rims
	205/55 ZR tires

Body
	Body color cladding: rocker sill extensions, integrated wheel lip moldings, special bumper treatments & spoilers
	Fully blacked out body side mouldings

Interior
	Full leather Sport Seats (also introduced in the Saab Ecosport protoype)
	leather wrapped steering wheel, gearshift knob and leather shift boot.
	leather door panel insets

Model year	U.S sales		9000 changes	Aero Specific changes	Traction control	Colors*
Model Year Notes

Model year	auto	5spd	9000 changes	Aero Specific changes	Traction control	Colors*
1993 1/2	148	466		(1st year production)	standard	Imola red Black Cirrus White Lemans Blue metallic Eucalyptus Green metallic
1994	245	685	rear fog light heat-absorbent glass electric seats now adjust without key in ignition passenger side airbag new syncromesh system for easier low-gear and reverse shifting	Super Aero wheels introduced torque now at 252 ft-lbs @ 1800rpm	optional	Imola red Black Cirrus White Lemans Blue metallic Eucalyptus Green metallic
1995	272	661	Walnut dash now std for CDE, CSE and Aero harmon/kardon replaces Clarion (10 speakers for CDE, CSE and Aero) remote locking telescopic steering wheel lockable center storage console recalibrated shocks, springs, engine mounts redesigned window switches Daytime running lights 4/50 warranty replaces 3/40 bumper-to-bumper (with 6/80 on major systems)		optional	Black (w/ Sand Beige or Charcoal) Imola Red (w/ Charcoal) Lemans Blue (w/ Sand Beige) Scarabe Green (w/ Sand Beige) Silver (w/ Charcoal)
1996	212	412	cupholders in rear center armrest storage pockets on the forward edge of the front seats rigid pocket for the car's document organizer located on right side of center console improved moldings at the trailing edge of rear doors		(not available)	Black (w/ Sand Beige or Charcoal) Imola Red (w/ Charcoal) Scarabe Green (w/ Sand Beige) Silver (w/ Charcoal)
1997	222	527	"2.3 Turbo" badge under right-rear tail light cluster (all turbo models)		(not available)	Black (w/ Sand Beige or Charcoal) Imola Red (w/ Charcoal) Midnight Blue (w/ Sand Beige) Scarabe Green (w/ Sand Beige) Silver (w/ Charcoal)
sales totals:	auto.	5 spd
sales totals:	1,099	2,751

* All 9000's utilized acrylic enamel paints. The metallics (Lemans Blue, Eucalyptus Green, Scarabe Green, Silver & Midnight Blue ) were clearcoat while the solid colors (Black, Imola Red & Cirrus White) were single stage paints.