2008 Saab 9-3

Horsepower: 280 @ 5000
Torque (lb-ft): 295 @ 1900
Weight: - TBD - lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Mid-Size...
Engine type: Gas V6
Transmission type: 6 6 Manual Automatic

MSRP: $39,802 - $41,765

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Press release

The first ever Saab Convertible made its world debut at the Frankfurt auto show in the fall of 1983. Now, 25 years later, a Special Edition makes its American debut at the Los Angeles International auto show which opens to the public on November 22. This new version of the Saab 9-3 Convertible will be showcased in a unique bright champagne metallic color.

Saab surprised the automotive world when it pioneered the concept of a ‘four season, four-seat’ soft top Convertible. Designed to be practical and stylish, the Scandinavian-styled convertible changed the perception of open top vehicles to be used all the year round.

“Saab has sold more than a quarter of a million convertibles worldwide and this latest edition highlights the timeless design and responsible performance that Saab convertibles have always represented,” said Steve Shannon, executive director, marketing and product, Saab Automobile USA.

The special edition Saab Convertible will be available in three metallic colors to include Jet Black, Carbon Grey and the new Bright Champagne. It will feature Saab’s signature 2.0-liter, 210 hp four cylinder engine and can be matched to six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmissions.

Special content includes influences from the Turbo X performance model, such as the design of the front bumper and steering wheel plus carbon fiber interior finishes and black floor mats with grey binding. Like the Aero version, the rear shows dual exhaust pipes and an anthracite grey bumper insert. Five-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels will be standard.

Expected to arrive in dealer showrooms in January 2009, the Saab 9-3 2.0T Special Edition Convertible will be priced starting at $ 46,725 including destination charges.

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Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas V6
• Displacement : 2.8L/170
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 280 @ 5000
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 295 @ 1900

Transmission

• Drivetrain : All Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : MM1
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
• Trans Description Cont. Again : Sentronic
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.15
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.37
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.56
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.15
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.86
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.69
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.39
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.53

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : - TBD -
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : - TBD -

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 155

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : - TBD -

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson
• Suspension Type - Rear : 4-Link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : N/A
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P235/45YR18
• Rear Tire Size : P235/45YR18
• Spare Tire Size : Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 7.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 7.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.0
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.97
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 39.0
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 16

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 105.3
• Length, Overall (in) : 182.9
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.0
• Height, Overall (in) : 57.1
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 60.0
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 59.3
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 15.0

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 93.4
• Front Head Room (in) : 38.9
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 56.3
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.0
• Second Leg Room (in) : 35.1
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 55.1
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -

Summary

• Vehicle Name : 9-3
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * *

Side Driver: * * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Rebate:

Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.

Cash Incentive Bonus Cash: 500

Expiration Date: 01/02/2008

Resource Name: saab.com

Resource Date: 12/03/2007

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Emergency Trunk Release
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance

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