Where does the Saab 9-3 convertible come from?
The Saab 9-3 is a compact executive car produced by the automaker Saab in Trollhättan, Sweden, although the convertible (cabriolet) version is made under license in Austria. It shares platforms with the Opel Vectra and the Cadillac BLS, although is only similar enough to the Cadillac BLS in order to be made on the same assembly line in Sweden.
What kind of gas does a Saab 9-3 use?
Structural integrity and build quality positions it at the very top of its class. The 2008 9-3 is powered by a ’tri-fuel’ choice of gasoline, diesel or bioethanol (E85).
What was the difference between the Saab 900 and 900 NG?
Improvements over the Saab 900 (NG) included better crashworthiness with more extensive A-pillar reinforcements, stronger door sills and frames, standard torso/head side-airbags and Saab Active Head Restraints. Other notable changes were stronger AC compressor and a switch to an hydraulically operated convertible top instead of electric.
What makes a Saab open top car more than a convertible?
Innovative product features further develop the Saab concept that an open-top car should be ‘more than a Convertible’ by offering effective all-year-round transport. In addition to its functional qualities, the Convertible also offers strong driving appeal through sharing the excellent chassis dynamics of the 9-3 range.
What’s the price of a Saab 9-3 Aero convertible?
Autotrader has 93 Saab Convertibles for sale, including a Used 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible, a Used 2003 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible, and a Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible ranging in price from $1,299 to $15,500.
What’s the difference between the Saab 900 and 9-3?
Unlike the Saab 900 (NG), the 9-3 is fitted with a CAN bus like the Saab 9-5. A Saab innovation is the ‘ Night Panel ‘, carried over from the Saab 900, which permits dousing of the instrument panel lighting, except for essential information, for less distraction when night driving. A total of 326,370 first generation 9-3s were built.
When did the Saab 9-3 XWD come out?
The 2.0T and some of the Aero models are now available with Saab’s all-wheel drive (XWD). The new Saab 9-3 is virtually unchanged from the 2008 model, which underwent many design and performance enhancements. During 2009 the 9-3X was launched at the Geneva auto show. The 9-…
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.