Is the Saab 9-3 a front wheel drive car?
Traction control also is now standard on all versions of the 9-3, a compact-size car that comes in two- and four-door hatchback and convertible body styles, all with front-wheel drive. GM owned 50 percent of Saab for 10 years before acquiring the balance of the Swedish automaker last spring.
When did Saab start using Trionic 7 engine management system?
The cars were equipped with a higher capacity intercooler, performance tuned ECU, flow through muffler and tip, heavy duty clutch and pressure plate, stiffened and lowered springs, firmer dampers, as well as stronger CV joints and driveshafts. In 1999, the Viggen was the first 9-3 to use Saab’s Trionic 7 engine management system.
What kind of engine does a Saab 3 door Viggen have?
For 1999, 426 3-door Viggens were imported into the U.S.; of those 420 were blue, 2 were silver, 2 were Monte Carlo yellow, and 2 were black. Saab H Engine with Saab Direct Ignition and Trionic Engine Management, Shown Here In Trionic 7 Trim. Other than the diesel engines, all the first generation engines were versions of the Saab H engine.
How many horsepower does a Saab inline four have?
There are three different versions of the turbocharged inline-four, with the amount of turbo boost determining the power output. The 150 hp (112 kW) version (1.8t) was standard in the non-U.S. market Linear form (trim-level).
What kind of convertible does a Saab 9-3 have?
The base convertible model is gone, leaving SE and Viggen versions of the convertible. A power folding top is standard. The 9-3 may have compact exterior dimensions, but it is big inside.
When did the Saab 9-3 Viggen come out?
The 9-3 Viggen is the latest hot-rod version of the Saab 900 first introduced in 1994, and it now offers an impressive 230 horsepower from its 140-cubic-inch turbocharged four-banger that has been a part of the Saab inventory since Eric the Red left for Greenland. Face it, Saabs are an acquired taste, like single-malt Scotch and reggae.
The cars were equipped with a higher capacity intercooler, performance tuned ECU, flow through muffler and tip, heavy duty clutch and pressure plate, stiffened and lowered springs, firmer dampers, as well as stronger CV joints and driveshafts. In 1999, the Viggen was the first 9-3 to use Saab’s Trionic 7 engine management system.
There are three different versions of the turbocharged inline-four, with the amount of turbo boost determining the power output. The 150 hp (112 kW) version (1.8t) was standard in the non-U.S. market Linear form (trim-level).
Traction control also is now standard on all versions of the 9-3, a compact-size car that comes in two- and four-door hatchback and convertible body styles, all with front-wheel drive. GM owned 50 percent of Saab for 10 years before acquiring the balance of the Swedish automaker last spring.
Where was the Saab 9-3 Viggen convertible made?
As with the preceding generation, convertibles were built by Valmet in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Valmet was also the only plant assembling the 9-3 Viggen, in all three bodystyles. After production at Saab’s main plant ended, Valmet kept producing non-Viggen hatchbacks until 2003. Altogether, Valmet built 7789 Hatchbacks of all models.
Who is the current owner of the Saab?
Saab is now wholly owned by General Motors, and one obvious result of the new ownership is that GMs OnStar satellite-based communication system is now standard rather than optional on all Saab models.
How big is the wheelbase of a Saab?
GM owned 50 percent of Saab for 10 years before acquiring the balance of the Swedish automaker last spring. All three body styles have the same 102.6-inch wheelbase and 182.3-inch overall length despite their different configurations. The base convertible model is gone, leaving SE and Viggen versions of the convertible.