High-speed sports-tourer, Saab 9-3 Viggen to make its debut
The Viggen-Swedish for "thunderbolt" - a highly appropriate name that designate a separate sub-brand above the standard 9-3 model line-up, is a new high-performance variant of the Saab 9-3. It is developed to appeal to a group of enthusiast drivers seeking enhanced driving characteristics and individual design above the offerings in the overall Saab 9-3 model range.
Trademark of Saab, the car which mostly expresses Saab's uniqueness
Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3TS is characterized by a distinctive design embodying well-thought-out form that emphasized an identity; significant driver control that provides pleasurable driving and avoids situations that can lead to an accident; high performance focused on the engine's torque which allows us to create engines that are powerful even at low and medium revs; and outstanding safety equipped with some of the most advanced safety features. It also carries the unique synthesis of Saab's four cornerstones; design, control, safety, and performance.
Cd facter of 0.31, a finely-tuned aerodynamic package that improves road holding
An integrated deep front air dam, contoured side sills, deep wraparound rear bumper and rear spoiler produce an aggressively sporting appearance. The change to 9-3's appearance is also part of finely-tuned aerodynamic package that reduces lift force and drags coefficient under high-speed stability. The new Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3TS, which comes in 2 body colors, lightning blue and Monte Carlo yellow, has the blue and yellow delta shaped Saab 9-3 symbol, reminiscent of a jet fighter's delta wing, appealing to Viggen's high performance.
Powerful drivetrain and new chassis provide highest performance of Saab 9-3 series
Saab's latest 2.3-litre four cylinder turbocharged engine, which is specially tuned with the new Saab Trionic T7 engine management system, produces 230ps of maximum power at 5500 rpm, while maximum torque - 35.7kg-m is delivered at 1900rpm. Drivetrain with a new manual gearbox, the latest clutch disc and driveshafts, supplies masses of power whenever you need it while delivering confidence-inspiring levels of high-speed stability. Control system has been improved with the bigger 17-inch wheels (215/45ZR17) and a larger ventilated front brake.
With extensive aerodynamic treatment which attracts you at a glance, a highly responsive 2.3-litre turbocharged engine which is inherited by Saab's origin, and an upgraded sports chassis, the new Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3TS is an exclusive premium car with the expected worldwide production of around 2,500 vehicles per year. It will be introduced to the Japanese market by Yanase.
Inherited driver control;
The car communicates with driver
The Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3TS adopts a specially tuned chassis. Together with improved suspension consisting of front MacPherson and rear H-formed twist-beam rear axle, It brings pliant and comfortable ride while providing the driver with stable, predictable responses when running on highways. High-level control, inherited from the Saab 9-5 series and other 9-3 models, allows the Viggen 2.3TS driver to experience further driving pleasure. The driver is in contact touch with the vehicle's movement and signals, which are sent through steering and driver seat. Put differently, the Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3TS communicates with its driver, and promises accurate and safe driving.
Real-life safety-subjected to more than 40 crash tests, of which only 10 are required by law
Sweden's largest insurance company, Folksam, has recognized Saab's remarkable record for real-life safety. Folksam has issued a report that ranks the 9-3/900 series and 9000 series as two of the five safest cars. In addition to being a high-performance sports-tourer with high-level active safety, the 9-3 Viggen 2.3TS has advanced passive safety systems like front crumple zones absorbing collision forces, Saab Safe Seat system and Saab Active Head Restraint, that reduce the risk of very common whiplash injuries by restricting the movement of the occupant's head in a rear end collision. These are examples of the latest real-life safety equipment.
