Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Saab introduced the second generation of the 9-3 lineup in 2002 based on GM's Epsilon platform shared with other European products, and in 2003 it unveiled the open-top version for it.
The Swedish automaker reworked the platform to create the open-top version, and as a result, the 9-3 Convertible shared just a few parts with other GM vehicles, leading to a steep price. Still, the car was highly appreciated by its customers since it offered unique features unseen on other vehicles on the market.
The 9-3 featured a grille that showed a sketched plane viewed from the front, which resembled the company's heritage. Its sharp-looking headlights with corner-mounted turn signals showed the brand's determination to succeed. The thick, racked A-pillars were also used as protection in case of a roll-over crash. From its profile, the 9-3 showed a slightly ascending belt line that ran toward the back of the vehicle. The power-operated canvas roof could've been retracted and completely concealed in a dedicated storage area behind the cabin.
Inside, Saab installed its brand-specific functions, such as the night panel that lit only the speedometer, the ignition placed between the seats, and the high-bolstered seats for the front occupants. Yet, in the back, there was little knee room for rear-seated passengers, but it was just enough for short trips.
Under the hood, the 9-3 Convertible received a wide choice of engines, depending on the market.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 6AT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 5500 RPM 250 HP @ 5500 RPM 247 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3693 lbs (1675 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4542 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 6MT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2792 cm3 |
Power: | 184 KW @ 5500 RPM 250 HP @ 5500 RPM 247 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 350 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.5 in (4636 mm) |
Width: | 69.4 in (1763 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.3 in (1,524/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.3 in (2675 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4542 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |