Gear ratios

Fig 1: Identifying Gears

Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

The design of the gearbox allows for alternative gear ratios for the gears between the input and output shafts as well as the final drive. There are 2 gearbox alternatives for the Saab 9-3 with the following final drive ratios, which result in good performance and driving economy for the engine in question.

• 85:21

  Engine alternatives B235R, B205L, B205R, B204E

• 84:22

  Engine alternative D223L