Road TestCar reviews - Saab - 9-3 - Viggen 3-dr hatchSaab modelsThe Car21 Jun 2001 The Viggen's aerodynamic aids were developed using a full-scale wind tunnel Aerodynamic body kit has lowered the Cd figure 8 per cent compared to regular 9-3 models Aerodynamic lift has been decreased 50 per cent for improved stability at speed The 2.3-litre, turbocharged engine is developed from the new generation low friction powerplant used in the Saab 9-5 Viggen is the first 9-3 model to use drive-by-wire throttle control Engine management system reduces torque to 250Nm in first gear and 330Nm in second gear to assist driver control The iron-block engine uses an alloy cylinder head with twin camshafts and four valves per cylinder Each cylinder has its own separate ignition coil for improved performance and reliability Outright power output is increased through the use of a larger turbocharger than used in regular Saab 9-5 2.3-litre engines Engine develops 165kW at 5500rpm with torque output controlled at 342Nm between 2500 and 4000rpm Viggen uses a modified five-speed manual transmission from the bigger 9-5 model Springs are 10mm shorter and re-rated for tighter handling Softer front anti-roll bar is used to assist traction when exiting corners Dunlop SP Sport tyres were specially developed for the Viggen The 17-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels are exclusive to Viggen Heavily sculpted front seats provide improved support Carbon fibre inserts are used on the instrument panel and glovebox lid Viggen offers a choice of four different exterior colours - Lightning Blue, Monte Carlo Yellow, Black or Silver Metallic. Interior trim colour can be ordered in Deep Blue, Flame Ochre or Charcoal Viggen is fitted with twin front airbags, as well as side airbags Saab's "Active" head restraint system is standard on front seats Did you know?The Viggen is built at the Valmet Automotive plant in Finland, also the home of Porsche Boxster and Saab convertibleAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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