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SsangYong Chairman

2008 – 2017 South Korea

With production running from 2008 to 2017, the SsangYong Chairman stayed on sale for 9 years. Its petrol engines range from 197 to 306 hp across 4 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (2004 – 2007), peak power rose from 215 to 306 hp, and minimum weight went up by 219 kg.

SsangYong Chairman
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2017
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power197 – 306 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed195 – 245 km/h
Fuel economy11.8 – 13.3 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.8L 7AT RWD (197 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 197 hp — 195 7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)
3.2L 7AT RWD (225 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 224 hp — 204 7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)
3.6L 7AT RWD (250 HP)
3.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 250 hp — 209 7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)
5.0L V8 7AT RWD (306 HP)
5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 306 hp — 245 7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2799 cm3 (171 ci)
Power
145 KW @ 6000 RPM197 HP @ 6000 RPM194 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
199 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM270 Nm @ 4700 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.9 gallons (82.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/55 R17

Dimensions

Length
202.2 in (5136 mm)
Width
74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height
59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track
63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase
109.8 in (2789 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.9 in (175 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4198 lbs (1904 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5490 lbs (2490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined
19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power
165 KW @ 6500 RPM224 HP @ 6500 RPM221 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
218 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM296 Nm @ 4900 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.9 gallons (82.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/55 R17

Dimensions

Length
202.2 in (5136 mm)
Width
74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height
59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track
63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase
109.8 in (2789 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.9 in (175 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4202 lbs (1906 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5490 lbs (2490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Combined
19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
3598 cm3 (220 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 6600 RPM250 HP @ 6600 RPM247 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque
253 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM343 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.9 gallons (82.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
235/55 R17

Dimensions

Length
202.2 in (5136 mm)
Width
74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height
59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track
63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase
109.8 in (2789 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.9 in (175 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4217 lbs (1913 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5490 lbs (2490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Combined
19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4966 cm3 (303 ci)
Power
225 KW @ 5600 RPM306 HP @ 5600 RPM302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
325 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM441 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.9 gallons (82.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
152 mph (245 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic Transmission with Winter Mode (Mercedes-Benz)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
245/45 R19

Dimensions

Length
214 in (5436 mm)
Width
74.6 in (1895 mm)
Height
59.3 in (1506 mm)
Front/rear Track
63/62.6 in (1,600/1,590 mm)
Wheelbase
128.7 in (3269 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.9 in (175 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4458 lbs (2022 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5688 lbs (2580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway
22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Combined
17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Length5,136 – 5,436 mm
Width1,895 mm
Height1,506 mm
Wheelbase2,789 – 3,269 mm
Curb weight1,904 – 2,022 kg
Torque270 – 441 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.