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Old Oct 17, 2004, 7:33 AM   #1
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Like Sweden's Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter, the Saab 93 Viggen takes performance to a whole new level. Of all the Saab models, the Saab 93 Viggen was specially designed to provide the ultimate in high performance. It is equipped with a 2.3L 169kW turbo engine that produces maximum torque of 350Nm between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm. Viggen rides on tuned sports suspension and 17" wheels and features large, grooved disc brakes. The sports leather seats have enhanced side bolsters and thigh support for good reason.


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Engine Straight 4
Engine Location Front , transversely mounted
Displacement 2.290 liter / 139.7 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Saab Trionic 7 Fuel injection
Aspiration Mitsubishi TD04 HL Turbo
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Front wheel drive

Power 225 bhp / 168 KW @ 5500 rpm
Torque 342 Nm / 252 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
BHP/Liter 98 bhp / liter
Power to weight ratio 0.17 bhp / kg
Top Speed 249 km/h / 155 mph (limited)
0-60 mph Acceleration 6.4 s






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Old Oct 17, 2004, 9:27 AM   #2
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i love saabs, i think that they are very underrated... and this one's really fast....
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Old Oct 17, 2004, 9:45 AM   #3
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yes that is a very nice car but the Saab 9-3 Aero is faster then the Viggen.
but the viggen is so much more unique :-)
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Old Oct 17, 2004, 10:33 AM   #4
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i fully agree with Malin's statment (viggen is so much more unique)
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Old Oct 17, 2004, 4:54 PM   #5
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Just one word: EXCELLENT.
How much? (price)
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Old Oct 17, 2004, 5:00 PM   #6
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love it. i thought the saab 9-3 aero was 0-60 in 7.5 seconds but it might be faster because somethimes sources are wrong. still i love it.
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Old Oct 17, 2004, 5:03 PM   #7
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love it. i thought the saab 9-3 aero was 0-60 in 7.5 seconds but it might be faster because somethimes sources are wrong. still i love it.
The aero has great 30-70mph speed, so its great for overtaking other cars
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only a straight-4, i would've thought a I6 or V6
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Old Oct 17, 2004, 5:09 PM   #9
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only a straight-4, i would've thought a I6 or V6
V6 comes in the 9-5 range.... which are also nice
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The 9-5 is available with a V6??? :?
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i just looked @ saab.com, the 9-5 is only available with a 4 cyl.
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The 9-5 is available with a V6??? :?
yes, it has a 3.0ltr V6 TiD which is available on the whole range apart from the 9-5 Aero
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Oh it's a diesel, that explains it all.
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Looks like it has some promising strengths.
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Just one word: EXCELLENT.
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this one is for sale in Sweden for 15 056 Euro
Saab 9-3 "Viggen" -99


The Aero are cheaper then the Viggen
and here is a SAAB 9-3 Aero Coupe 2003 for 15 000 Euro
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