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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.
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
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.






