Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Saab used its former 900 Convertible underpinnings when it made the 9-3 Convertible since GM owned them for barely a year before the car was unveiled.
The Swedish carmaker was a surprising star in the open-top vehicles market since it was not a warm country. Despite all odds, Saab managed to create a different convertible, and its customers were happy with that unique look and feel. GM tried to make the brand more profitable and understood that the open-top version was a good deal, so it gives them the green light.
At the front, the Saab-specific headlights with their swept design flanked the aero-inspired grille. Its front bumper sported a wider central grille on the lower side, flanked by fog lights. The raked windshield and the thick A-pillars were the only body elements that raised over the ascending beltline. Unlike other convertibles on the market, the 9-3 featured a high trunk, and the carmaker built the car, so in the event of a roll-over accident, the occupants' heads wouldn't touch the ground.
For the interior, Saab 9-3 featured the main company's characteristics such as the starter key between the seats, a big center console, and the "Night Panel" function that shut down all the unnecessary information during the night and let only the speedometer lit. Since the carmaker had to push the rear seats slightly forward to make room for the retractable roof, the legroom for the rear passengers was very minimal.
Under the hood, Saab installed its own designed 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The carmaker offered it with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 4AT (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 5500 RPM 205 HP @ 5500 RPM 202 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 280 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4101 lbs (1860 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1985 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 5500 RPM 205 HP @ 5500 RPM 202 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 280 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146.1 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.4 cuFT (294 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3109 lbs (1410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4057 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 236 g/km |