Saab 93 2003

Saab 93 Convertible

The Saab 9-3 is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab. It shares platforms with the Opel Vectra.

The car is actually badged as a 93, although Saab consistently advertises it as the 9-3. The name is pronounced "nine three". It should not be confused with the Saab 93.

1999-2003

The original 9-3 was a rebadged, improved last-generation Saab 900. Launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year, it featured slightly sleeker styling with some models sporting a black rear spoiler and removed Saab's trademark centrally-mounted "snow flap". It was available as a three or five-door hatchback, and as a two-door convertible. It was the last small Saab to use the company's H engine.

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.

Viggen

Engines

• 2.0 L B204 I4, 138 hp ECE (1998-1999)
• 2.0 L B204 I4, turbo, 185 hp ECE (136 kW) (1998-1999)
• 2.0 L B205 I4, turbo, 185 hp ECE (136 kW) (2000-2002)
• 2.0 L B205E (non-US) I4, LPT(light pressure turbo), 150 hp ECE (110 kW) (2000-2002)
• 2.0 L B205R I4, turbo, 205 hp ECE (151 kW) (1999-2003)
• 2.3 L B235R I4, turbo, 230 hp ECE (169 kW) (1999-2002)

A high-powered, no longer in production version of the 9-3 was the Viggen, named after the Saab Viggen aircraft. It came with a turbocharged 2.3 L engine giving 230 hp ECE (169 kW). 0-100 km/h is done in 6.4 seconds and the top speed is 249 km/h.

Engines