When did the Saab 9-3 Viggen come out?

When did the Saab 9-3 Viggen come out?

The Saab 9-3 Viggen was a performance variant of the 9-3 that was introduced in 1999. The Viggen, meaning ‘thunderbolt’ in Swedish, was named after a jet fighter made by Saab AB. Fitted with a turbocharged 2.3L inline four engine, the 9-3 Viggen produced over 225hp and was offered in Liftback Coupe, Liftback Sedan, and Convertible body styles.

What is the best Viggen convertible in BC?

105321 KMS or 65000 miles (approx)3 local BC owner Saab Viggen ConvertibleProbably the best Viggen convertible available in North AmericaBC car since new. No rust. No accidents.

What happened to the Saab convertible?

Gm owned 50 percent of saab for 10 years before acquiring the balance of the swedish automaker last spring. Exterior 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.

Is this rare Viggen on sale?

Now this rare Viggen is on sale and is looking for a new owner. According to the current owner this VIggen is ine of only 91 remaining in the US with gray exterior/black interior.

What was the first generation of Saab engines?

Other than the diesel engines, all the first generation engines were versions of the Saab H engine. Other than the Saab 9-5, the first generation 9-3 was the last to utilise this all Saab engine design. All versions of this engine feature a DOHC 16-valve design with Saab’s Saab Direct Ignition.

What kind of engine does a 9-3 Viggen have?

Fitted with a turbocharged 2.3L inline four engine, the 9-3 Viggen produced over 225hp and was offered in Liftback Coupe, Liftback Sedan, and Convertible body styles. In addition to the more powerful engine, the Viggen received improvements to the drivetrain and chassis, as well as a distinctive aero kit and spoiler.

What kind of engine does a Saab 9-3 have?

The 9-3 was available with a new variant of the B204 engine (B204E, 154 hp (115 kW)), a low-pressure turbo (LPT) engine based on the B204L used in the last generation Saab 900.