Saab 9-3 Viggen Limited Production, Special Edition. Thunderbolt No Reserve on 2040-cars
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The Saab 9-3 Viggen was developed jointly by Saab Automobile
AB's Special Vehicles Operations team and the Oxfordshire, England-based TWR
Group. Viggens were only made from 1999-2002 and were only available with a
standard transmission, and very limited colors A high-powered version of the Saab 9-3 was the
"Viggen" (English: Thunderbolt). It was named after the Saab 37
Viggen aircraft. Production ended in 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) on 1.4 bar (20 psi) of
boost from its Mitsubishi TD04-HL15-5 turbocharger. Acceleration from 0–100
km/h could be reached in 6.4 seconds and the top speed is electronically
limited to 250 km/h (160 mph).[citation needed] To provide and handle the high
power and performance, the following elements were changed/modified: 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 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
(U.S. market 'SE' model) without the embossed Viggen logo We are a licensed Florida Dealer and we do charge sales tax and a
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Grainy leaked images show stillborn Castriota-designed Saab 9-3
Mon, 04 Feb 2013The Saab faithful are going to be playing the "what if" game for years to come. It's one of the burdens of being a fan of a dead brand. A fresh batch of grainy 9-3 Phoenix images have made their way online, alleged shots of a design proposal penned by none other than Jason Castriota. The five-door looks to feature an honest liftback, though SaabsUnited.com says this particular vehicle was drawn up as part of a business plan in early 2011. As such, Castriota apparently told the site the final product was to look much more athletic than what we see here. While the low-resolution images make it difficult to tell much about the design, we certainly appreciate the familiar roofline, full band taillamps and the contrasting rear spoiler reminiscent of the old Saab 99 and 900 ducktails.
Unfortunately, we know all too well why this creation never saw the light of day. Would-be savior Victor Muller couldn't quite pull Saab out of its nosedive, and the company fell into bankruptcy before the 9-3 Phoenix could get off the ground. There's talk of the Phoenix platform and Saab brand having new life in other markets as EVs and even as gas cars, but the model seen here will likely never see production - let alone North American showrooms.
You can take a closer look at SverigesRadio.se - just make sure to have your translator ready if you don't speak Swedish.
GM recalls over 230,000 more Trailblazer-family SUVs over door electronics
Sun, 16 Jun 2013Back in August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall on the General Motors GMT360 SUVs (Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Isuzu Ascender and Saab 9-7X) ranging from the 2005 to 2007 model years and the 2006 GMT370 SUVs (Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL) due to potential fires associated with the driver's door module. Initially limited to 250,000 units sold or registered in 20 Snow Belt states (and the District of Columbia), the recall has now been expanded to include an additional 193,000 of these SUVs in the US and, according to The Detroit News, 40,000 more sold outside the US, including Canada and Mexico.
Like the original recall, the issue is still a faulty driver's door module that can short out, which could lead to a fire. The Detroit News is reporting that, out of the 443,000 units being recalled, GM says that there were 58 fires that caused 11 minor injuries, and the expanded recall accounted for six fires and one injury. Despite the lower number of fires, the recall notice recommends that owners park their vehicles until the recall repairs has been performed.
On recalled units with functional modules, the repair consists of a protective coating being applied to the module, while vehicles with modules that are not working properly will have the driver's door module replaced. The official recall notice is posted below, and it includes contact information for customers of all five brands.
Hot rod tractor stars in Swedish version of Farmkhana
Mon, 08 Sep 2014The Nordic countries are known for their beautiful fjords, blonde-haired populace and bitter cold for a good portion of the year. The hours spent indoors during the dark, cold season apparently gives a lot of time for some crazy brainstorming. Tire store chain Vianor is highlighting the Traktor Terror in a new video. If Ken Block is the master of Gymkhana, then these guys know all about Farmkhana in their custom, turbocharged tractor.
According to the YouTube description from Vianor, the tractor is a 1956 Volvo BM Terrier with an added roll cage, adjustable front suspension and extended frame. The engine is thoroughly Swedish, and it's based on a Volvo 940 Turbo with a Volvo 240 head and Volvo 740 intercooler. However, it uses a Saab turbo Prospark ignition and fuel system. All told, the setup is claimed to make 225 horsepower and is capable of a top speed of 60 miles per hour.
That's not crazy power, but this tractor can certainly put it down. The farm machine has no problem smoking those big rear wheels and drifts easily.... although, it may be a tiny little bit unstable (hence the roll cage). If nothing else, this looks like the world's most fun way to be a farmer, that's for sure.