2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen - Turbocharged 5 Speed - Ultimate Sleeper on 2040-cars
Willow Street, Pennsylvania, United States
This is a rare 2001 Saab 9-3 VIGGEN w/ 5-speed manual transmission. This is NOT the mass produced 9-3 that's so common. This is the super car that was only manufactured for 4 years by Saab. If you are not familiar with this car, please do some research about what is being offered here. This car was designed and built for an exclusive high end market of 4 cylinder cars. Only 1251 were manufactured in 2001, and only 129 were imported to the USA that year. This car was over $40,000 new and a special training session was required for new buyers. Nothing was spared in the design and build of this sports car. Every part of this car was specifically designed for high speed performance. Here are some of the performance upgrades outlined by Saab: Saab 9-3 Viggen A high-powered version of the Saab 9-3 is the "Viggen" (English: Thunderbolt). It is named after the Saab 37 Viggen aircraft. Production ended in 2002. It comes with a turbocharged 2.3 L engine, (B235R) giving 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS) on 1.4 bar (20 psi) of boost from its Mitsubishi TD04-HL15-5 turbocharger and 252 lb/ft torque. Acceleration from 0-60 mph can be reached in 6 seconds, coming in 1st in its class at 0-100 mph and 0-120 mph, with the top speed electronically limited to 160 mph.To provide and handle the high power and performance, the following elements were factory upgraded: Higher capacity intercooler Higher performance tuned ECU Larger flow-through exhaust system Heavy duty clutch and pressure plate Stiffened and lowered springs Firmer dampers Stronger CV joints and driveshafts As you can tell, this car is a complete performance package from the factory and does not require any additional add-ons, as is so typical with most upgraded 4 cylinder cars. Not only did Saab produce a great performance sports car, they also designed an amazing interior for safety, comfort and accessibility. This car is LOADED with every convenience and comfort appreciated by a driver and passengers. The drivers seat and controls were literally designed after the cockpit of a jet fighter. This car provides a wonderful driver experience with all controls fashioned for beauty as well as maximum driver function. This car was also built with ultimate safety in mind. It still ranks highest for safety even among today's standards with its side airbags. Here are some of its key features: Power locks and windows Leather interior Air conditioning - digitally programmable climate control Security Alarm Remote door locks Driver and passenger airbags Side airbags Programmable power seats Heated Seats Power Sun Roof On board computerized digital display including date, time, temp, distance until empty, average fuel mileage, average speed, and travel trip Traction Control System Headlight wipers All VIGGEN trim and markings And much more! This car was originally bought and maintained by the owner of a local Swedish motors dealer. It was meticulously maintained and garage kept. This car runs and handles like new, it is still like driving a $40,000 sports car. Immediate ignition, responsive acceleration, amazing handling. She sounds amazing and the huge turbo is music to the ears as she accelerates with a very distinct turbo blow off through the gears. Its almost a shame that this car came with a stereo and CD player. Everything on this car works great. The only aging items worth mentioning are the wear on the front seats, a small crack in the front spoiler and the gasket around the antenna (all pictured). It is inspected until 11/14. It was recently serviced at the local Swedish Motors Dealer including a full synthetic oil change. Also included are an entire set of 17" rims and low profile tires in great condition. Extra set of wheels and tires come with custom carriers. Clean carfax report done last year. Title in hand. You can own one of the fastest luxury sports cars in its class for a fraction of the price. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions. Thank you. |
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Last 900 Saabs heading to auction
Fri, 22 Jun 2012If you've been wanting to get your hands on one last new Saab but missed out on the great Saab sell-off when Saab Cars North America declared bankruptcy, well, your ship has now come in.
Actually, it came in last year - but hundreds of new Saabs got waylaid at ports in California and New Jersey because of the bankruptcy, according to SaabWorld.net. Those cars are now slated for auction, some 900 of them, which will be available for dealers, exporters and rental car companies to bid on beginning next week. Eventually, 300 of these cars should make their way to Saab dealers, where they're expected to be sold off at 30- to 50-percent discounts. The other 600 will either be exported or used as rentals, according to the report, so "the price of Saabs will not be severely depressed."
Besides the new cars, some 67 company cars, including some interesting stuff like a 1960 Saab Quantum IV and a 1970 Sonnett III, will also be auctioned off, according to the report. Of the new cars, just over half are 9-5 models, some 400 are 9-3 sedans, another 60 are 9-3 wagons, and about a dozen are convertibles. According to the report, 28 are actually 9-4X crossovers, which is more than 10 percent of Saab's total 2011 sales for that model.
GM denies Spyker claims in $3B Saab lawsuit
Tue, 02 Oct 2012Reuters reports General Motors has dismissed claims by Spyker outlined in a $3 billion lawsuit. Spyker alleged GM deliberately bankrupted Saab by preventing a deal with Chinese investor Zhejiang Youngman Lotus. GM, meanwhile, filed a response with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan saying that as the former owner of Saab, GM had the legal right to approve the deal with Youngman. But Spyker's lawsuit claimed GM's refusal to approve the deal with Youngman stemmed from the fact that the American automaker didn't want to create a competitor in China.
GM has said the issue stemmed more from the fact that it would stop licensing its technology to Saab or stop building vehicles for the manufacturer in the event it was bought by Youngman. Since Saab built its own platform that didn't use any GM tech, Spyker says that argument is meritless.
The lawsuit has Spyker seeking $3 billion in compensatory damages, though that number could swell with interest, punitive damages and legal fees, as well. Victor Muller, Spyker chief executive, has said the lawsuit is being funded by an anonymous third party. That party will share in any settlement. Youngman has refused to comment on whether or not it's footing the legal bill.
Mahindra eying stake in Saab owner NEVS?
Tue, 17 Jun 2014It's ironic that Saab's current vehicle architecture is called the Phoenix platform, because like the mythological bird, the company keeps returning from the ashes. That's right, the embattled Swedish automaker isn't completely dead yet. Again. Actually, it may be facing yet another buyout, and this time, the buyer may be from India.
Less than a month ago, the situation looked ominous for Saab. National Electric Vehicle Sweden, the carmaker's current owner, temporarily shut down 9-3 production at its Trollhättan factory not long after restarting it in the first place. According to Just Auto, it laid off about 100 consultants allegedly linked to problems making June payroll, as well. At the time, Saab claimed that the measures were temporary, and it was negotiating selling part ownership to another automaker.
Those assertions might have some truth behind them, it seems. Indian newspaper The Economic Times reports that Mahindra & Mahindra and an unnamed Asian automaker are negotiating with NEVS to purchase part of the company. It claims that the Indian automaker sees Saab as an opportunity to add a premium brand to its business.