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Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan

2003 – 2008 Sedan Sweden

Saab built the 9-3 Sport Sedan from 2003 to 2008. In total, 15 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 120 to 250 hp. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1998 – 2002), peak power rose from 224 to 250 hp, and minimum weight went up by 45 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.9L TiD 6MT FWD (120 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 120 hp 11.5 s 200 6-speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (122 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 122 hp 11.5 s 200 5-speed manual
2.2L TiD 5MT FWD (125 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 125 hp 11.0 s 200 5-speed manual
2.2L TiD 6MT FWD (125 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 125 hp 11.0 s 200 6-speed manual
1.8L 5AT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 10.7 s 209 5-speed automatic
1.8L 5MT FWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 9.5 s 209 5-speed manual
1.9L TiDS 6AT FWD (150 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 150 hp 11.0 s 209 6-speed automatic
1.9L TiDS 6MT FWD (150 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 150 hp 9.5 s 209 6-speed manual
2.0L 5AT FWD (175 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 175 hp 9.7 s 220 5-speed automatic
2.0L 5MT FWD (175 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 175 hp 8.5 s 225 5-speed manual
2.0L TS 5AT FWD (210 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 209 hp 9.0 s 230 5-speed automatic
2.0L TS 5MT FWD (210 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 209 hp 7.5 s 235 5-speed manual
2.0L TS 6MT FWD (210 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 209 hp 7.5 s 235 6-speed manual
2.8L V6 6AT FWD (250 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 250 hp 7.5 s 249 6-speed automatic
2.8L V6 6MT FWD (250 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 250 hp 6.7 s 250 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 4000 RPM120 HP @ 4000 RPM118 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM281 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3229.8 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4475.4 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway
50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined
41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
90 KW @ 5800 RPM122 HP @ 5800 RPM121 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
123 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM167 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
2954.2 lbs (1340 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4210.8 lbs (1910 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
92 KW @ 4000 RPM125 HP @ 4000 RPM123 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM280 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4453.3 lbs (2020 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
92 KW @ 4000 RPM125 HP @ 4000 RPM123 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM280 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3263 lbs (1480 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4453 lbs (2020 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Highway
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM240 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4343 lbs (1970 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
221 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM240 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3075.4 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4343.1 lbs (1970 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway
37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM320 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3296 lbs (1495 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4542 lbs (2060 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway
41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1910 cm3 (117 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM320 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
215/60 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3240.8 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4475.4 lbs (2030 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
129 KW @ 5500 RPM175 HP @ 5500 RPM173 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
195 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM264 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.2 mpg US (13.7 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
223 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
129 KW @ 5500 RPM175 HP @ 5500 RPM173 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
195 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM264 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3075.4 lbs (1395 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365.2 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
154 KW @ 5500 RPM209 HP @ 5500 RPM207 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM300 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
154 KW @ 5500 RPM209 HP @ 5500 RPM207 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM300 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3186 lbs (1445 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
154 KW @ 5500 RPM209 HP @ 5500 RPM207 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM300 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3186 lbs (1445 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4365 lbs (1980 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2792 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 5500 RPM250 HP @ 5500 RPM247 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM350 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4449 lbs (2018 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2792 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 5500 RPM250 HP @ 5500 RPM247 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM350 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
16.1 gallons (60.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17

Dimensions

Length
182.5 in (4636 mm)
Width
69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm)
Wheelbase
105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume
15 cuFT (425 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight
3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4449 lbs (2018 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/km
Length4,636 mm
Width1,763 mm
Height1,466 mm
Wheelbase2,675 mm
Curb weight1,340 – 1,530 kg
Torque167 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 15 variants of this generation.