2001 Saab 9-3

Viggen Convertible

4 Cylinder 2.3 Liter Turbo

Manual

YS3DP75G117006144

Clear

Gasoline

Power Windows

FOR FOR AUCTION IS A VERY RARE 2001 SAAB 9-3 VIGGEN. THIS IS NO RESERVE AUCTION! HIGHEST BIDDER WINS!THIS IS A VERY RARE AND HARD TO FIND CAR. THIS 2001 SAAB IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND DRIVES LIKE A DREAM. THIS RARE VIGGEN HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ADULT DRIVEN CAR. THERE WASN'T MANY OF THESE VIGGEN'S MADE, SO LOCATING ONE IS NOT EASY! FINDING A VIGGEN IN THIS CONDITION, RUST FREE (NOT FROM UP NORTH) IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE!THIS CAR LOOKS AND DRIVES GREAT! THIS CAR IS LOCATED IN ATLANTA, GA JUST MINUTES FROM THE ATLANTA HARTSFIELD JACKSON AIRPORT. YOU'RE WELCOME TO FLY IN AND DRIVE YOUR TRUCK HOME. I CAN PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT IF NEEDED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE E-MAIL ME OR CALL ME AT 404-452-9706 THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION, SO BID TO WIN! BELOW IS INFO ABOUT THE VIGGEN PKG. Saab Viggen A high-powered version of the Saab 9-3 was the 'Viggen' (Swedish: Thunderbolt ). It was named after the Saab 37 Viggen aircraft. It is no longer in production due to the 9-3 hatchback body style ending after 2002. It came with a turbocharged 2.3 L engine, (B235R) giving 225 bhp (168 kW; 228 PS) later 230 bhp (172 kW; 233 PS). Acceleration from 0–62 mph could be reached in 6.4 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (249 km/h). To handle the high power and performance the following elements were changed/modified: Heavy duty clutch and pressure plate,Stiffened and lowered springs,Firmer dampers,Stronger CV joints and driveshafts. Fewer than 3000 Viggens manufactured, of which only 500 units were produced for the UK market. Complements of SAAB USA: These numbers represent the total number of each body style Viggen imported into the USA: 1999: 3-door > 426 (All Blue) 2000: Convertible > 245, 3-door > 138, 5-door > 4212001: Convertible > 738, 3-door > 129, 5-door > 2852002: Convertible > 322, 3-door > 71, 5-door > 157Totals: 1999 = 426,2000 = 8042001 = 1,1522002 = 550 Totals: 3-door = 764, 5-door = 863, conv. = 1,305 In 1999, the Viggen was the first 9-3 with the Saab's own Trionic 7 engine management system, which makes 2,000,000 calculations every second from combustions temp, boost control, variable torque curves and many other critical engine processes. The 2001 model year introduced a Traction Control System (TCS) to the Viggen. In addition to extra power and torque, it also featured a special rear wing (increasing the downforce by 50%) requiring relocation of the radio antenna, aerodynamically designed bumpers and side skirts reducing the drag coefficient by 8%, specially bolstered and colored leather seats (available in four colors: black with black inserts (charcoal), black with blue inserts (deep blue), black with orange inserts (flame ochre), and tan with tan inserts, sportier suspension, bigger wheels, upgraded brakes, and other upgraded parts. The Viggen was only available with a five speed manual transmission, CD player, power moonroof, and (what were initially) Viggen-specific motorized and heated leather seats with the Viggen delta logo embossed in the backrest; these were later also available in the Aero model without the embossed Viggen logo. Some colors featured carbon-fibre interior trim from its introduction to the middle of the 2001 model year, when Saab substituted a less expensive printed gray pattern for the dash and standard trim for everything else. New Viggen buyers in the USA were treated to two days of advanced driving instruction at Road Atlanta and dined with Saab USA executives from nearby Norcross, Georgia. This program, operated by Saab and Panoz, was called Viggen Flight Academy and later transformed into the current SAAB Aero Academy. The Viggen was named one of the Top 10 European Sleeper cars by European Car (magazine). Some motoring journalists were critical of untamed torque steer in low gears. The Viggen was created for performance seeking Saab enthusiasts and remains very desirable among Saab enthusiasts.