I am asking this for a friend really but would be interested to know myself also.
Q-what are the differences between the Saab 9-3 and 900,S + SE models of 1998 approx. In engine terms,chassis,interior fittings,C/C,elec kit,extras etc. The lot really if anyone has the time.
Correct me if I am wrong also but both 9-3 and 900's came in convertible models(as per the usual Saab cross range styles). Thanks for your time and help.
DaveG.
Here's some basic stuff.
Not an exhaustive list, and anybody who knows better please correct me, but -
Engine:
All 9-3s have 2-litre 4-cylinder engines apart from the diesel which is 2.2 litres. In 2000 and for the British market at least, the basic petrol engine was a light-pressure turbo, which allowed Saab to advertise the range as being all-turbo, but I think there were non-turbo 9-3s at certain times and in certain markets.
Some 900s at least had V6 engines and also larger (2.3 litre?) 4 cylinder engines; others had versions of the same
Chassis/structure:
Various tweaks to the suspension which lead to much better handling in the 9-3, and improvements to the body structure which mean that the
9-3 should stand up better in a crash (4 stars in the euro NCAP test compared to the 900's 2 stars). In practice these are probably the most significant differences between the two models.Interior/electrical:
Most 9-3s have controls for the radio/CD on the steering wheel (a detail but a useful one)
Both were available as 3-door and 5-door hatchback, and as convertibles
Martin
Hi Everyone,
I've recently aquired a 1995 900 turbo and was wondering what I can do with it to enhance performance.
Do any of you have any ideas re. exhaust, engine, maybe remapping or chipping it ?
Look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Many thanks Laura and Martin.
Dave.
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