Saab to Create Splash with New 9-3 Convertible

Posted: November 24th, 2008 | Author: Soeren | Filed under: Convertible, Saab 9-3, Special Edition | No Comments »

Twenty five years ago, Saab entered the soft top convertible market with the 9-3 convertible. A commemorative Special Edition Saab 9-3 will be released in the market come the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 25th anniversary version will be released in Bright Champagne, Carbon Gray, and Jet Black.

The Special Edition 9-3 will have a 2.0L engine which has a 210 horse power output. The sporting car will be available with a 5 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmission variants. It can race from 0-100 km/hr in a matter of 6.4 seconds. The top speed of the 9-3 is at 260 km/hr.

The architecture of this convertible takes some lines from the Turbo X as evident from its front bumper and steering wheel. It also features a dual exhaust and anthracite bumper. The car will catch eyes with the 17-inch, 5-spoke alloy installed.

Saab surprised the automotive world when it released the first 9-3 in Frankfurt in 1983. It changed the concept of a convertible since the 9-3 was designed to be an all year round, four-season car unlike other soft top convertibles. The 9-3 production evolves around the concept of excellent style and functionality.

The car manufacturer have sold more than 250,000 convertibles world wide with the new 9-3 proving its timelessness and reliable performance.

The Saab 9-3 2.0T is expected to be hit the dealer show rooms in January of 2009 with a sticker around $46725. The release of this special edition convertible is a big blow to rival GM which lack new offerings for the LA Auto Show.

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