 | Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T
Avondale Dart 556-6 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T with a Avondale Dart 556-6 with an actual weight of 1245 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Saab is in general very good. And also the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
268
283
Mountains
Risk of snaking
318
198
Weight ratio: 66% (74% of kerbweight)
1245 kg
1885 kg
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| Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T
Avondale Dart 556-6 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 556-6: 1245 kg.
- Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 T: 1885 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 268 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (131 km/h) to 86 mph (139 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 283 points).
- Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 318 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 73 mph (118 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Saab is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 198 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is very good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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