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Saturn SW 85 -type 1.9i 16V (126 Hp)
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Saturn SW:
The Saturn S-Series is a family of compact cars from the Saturn automobile company of General Motors. With this car, Saturn pioneered their brand-wide "no-haggle" sales technique.
Its automobile platform, the Z-body, developed in-house at Saturn and sharing little with other General Motors platforms, used a spaceframe design. Pioneered on the Pontiac Fiero during the 1980s, the spaceframe used non-load-carrying plastic side panels. These polymer panels were dent-resistant, something that remained Saturn's unique selling proposition until a few years before the brand was discontinued....(Read more on Wikipedia)
85 -type Overview:
Saturn SW (85 -type). With 165 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.7 l/100km). Weighing only 1112 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.9i 16V (126 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most spirited option, offering brisk acceleration for its class. The manual transmission allows drivers to fully exploit the engine's power band, making it enjoyable for enthusiast drivers.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for the performance offered, especially with the manual transmission, providing a strong balance of power and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical station wagon body with ample cargo space
- • Good fuel economy, especially with base manual engine
- • Dent-resistant polymer body panels
- • Generally reliable engines for its era
- • Affordable to purchase and maintain
Cons:
- • Interior quality can be basic and dated
- • Noticeable road and engine noise
- • Base models can feel underpowered
- • Automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(SW: 1992 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Saturn |
| Model: | SW |
| Generation: | 85 -type |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.9i 16V (126 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 126 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 66.3 Hp/l [46mm more] |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LL0 More details about the engine LL0 |
| Engine displacement: | 1901 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 113.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1112 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1648 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 705 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4524 mm mm [46mm more] |
| Width: | 1687 mm mm [31mm less] |
| Height: | 1412 mm mm [48mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2601 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1443 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1422 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 T |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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