Saab cars with highest power to weight ratio

Top 40 Saab cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated October 2026.

Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.

For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.

Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.

# make & model Hp/tonne▼ Image
1. 2002 Saab 9-5 Hirsch Troll R 185 Photo of 2002 Saab 9-5 Hirsch Troll R
2. 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupe 173 Photo of 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen Coupe
3. 2010 Saab 9-5 2.8T Turbo6 XWD Aero Hirsch Performance 172 Photo of 2010 Saab 9-5 2.8T Turbo6 XWD Aero Hirsch Performance
4. 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 167 Photo of 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero
5. 2008 Saab 9-3 2.8T XWD SportKombi Aero 165 Photo of 2008 Saab 9-3 2.8T XWD SportKombi Aero
6. 2006 Saab 9-5 Aero 163 Photo of 2006 Saab 9-5 Aero
7. 2011 Saab 9-5 SportWagon 2.8T XWD Hirsch 158 Photo of 2011 Saab 9-5 SportWagon 2.8T XWD Hirsch
8. 2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5T Aero 158 Photo of 2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5T Aero
9. 2010 Saab 9-5 2.8T XWD 154 Photo of 2010 Saab 9-5 2.8T XWD
10. 2008 Saab 9-3 2.8T Turbo X Sport Combi 155 Photo of 2008 Saab 9-3 2.8T Turbo X Sport Combi
11. 1993 Saab 9000 Aero 152 Photo of 1993 Saab 9000 Aero
12. 2008 Saab 9-3 2.8T Turbo X 152 Photo of 2008 Saab 9-3 2.8T Turbo X
13. 1980 Saab 900 Turbo Enduro 149 Photo of 1980 Saab 900 Turbo Enduro
14. 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 149 Photo of 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero
15. 2010 Saab 9-5 Turbo4 Hirsch Performance 149 Photo of 2010 Saab 9-5 Turbo4 Hirsch Performance
16. 2005 Saab 9-3 2.8T SportCombi 149 Photo of 2005 Saab 9-3 2.8T SportCombi
17. 1990 Saab 900 Turbo Carlsson 144 Photo of 1990 Saab 900 Turbo Carlsson
18. 2010 Saab 9-5 Turbo4 XWD Hirsch Performance 139 Photo of 2010 Saab 9-5 Turbo4 XWD Hirsch Performance
19. 1993 Saab 900 Turbo 16S GT 138 Photo of 1993 Saab 900 Turbo 16S GT
20. 1996 Saab R900 Turbo 131 Photo of 1996 Saab R900 Turbo
21. 1986 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible 130 Photo of 1986 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
22. 1990 Saab 900 SPG 130 Photo of 1990 Saab 900 SPG
23. 1987 Saab 900 SPG 126 Photo of 1987 Saab 900 SPG
24. 1973 Saab 99 V8 123 Photo of 1973 Saab 99 V8
25. 1985 Saab 900 SPG 122 Photo of 1985 Saab 900 SPG
26. 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3t Wagon 119 Photo of 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3t Wagon
27. 1977 Saab 99 Turbo 117 Photo of 1977 Saab 99 Turbo
28. 2007 Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD 180 SportCombi 111 Photo of 2007 Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD 180 SportCombi
29. 2007 Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD 180 111 Photo of 2007 Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD 180
30. 2007 Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD 150 SportCombi 96 Photo of 2007 Saab 9-3 1.9 TiD 150 SportCombi
31. 1967 Saab Sonett V4 95 Photo of 1967 Saab Sonett V4
32. 1970 Saab Sonett III 93 Photo of 1970 Saab Sonett III
33. 1986 Saab 900 S Hatch 92 Photo of 1986 Saab 900 S Hatch
34. 1964 Saab Quantum 5 87 Photo of 1964 Saab Quantum 5
35. 1966 Saab Sonett II 85 Photo of 1966 Saab Sonett II
36. 1980 Saab 900 GL 82 Photo of 1980 Saab 900 GL
37. 1966 Saab 95 V4 68 Photo of 1966 Saab 95 V4
38. 1962 Saab Quantum 3 46 Photo of 1962 Saab Quantum 3
39. 1953 Saab 92 B 37 Photo of 1953 Saab 92 B
40. 1964 Saab Monte Carlo 850 62 Photo of 1964 Saab Monte Carlo 850

Sources

All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.

List authored by SupercarLists.com. Last updated on 10/27/2026, last addition - Saab 9-5 Turbo4 XWD Hirsch Performance.