Road TestCar reviews - Saab - 9-3 - Aero convertibleSaab modelsThe Car21 Jun 2001 The Aero convertible is distinguishable from the standard 9-3 version by its front and rear spoilers, side skirts, rear bumper extension and 16-inch alloy wheels The 2.0-litre full-pressure turbo engine generates 151kW at 5500rpm. The manual version has a peak torque of 280Nm from 2200rpm to 4600rpm while the auto generates 250Nm from 1900rpm to 5750rm Suspension settings have been uprated to provide sportier handling characteristics The engine uses twin overhead camshafts with four valves per cylinder Each cylinder has its own separate ignition coil for maximum ignition efficiency Convertible roof is unlatched by a single lever on the windscreen header rail Leather-trimmed seats include power adjustment on driver and passenger sides Front seats incorporate Saab's "active" head restraints Boot can be accessed by folding down the rear seat The convertible is available with four-speed automatic or five-speed manual gearbox The front airbags are inflated by a "soft" charge, making them less aggressive to occupants seated well forward Two-stage head-thorax side airbags protect the occupants' rib cage and head in side impacts The engine drives through the front wheels The audio system can be operated by controls mounted on the steering wheel Four-wheel disc brakes are complemented by an anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution The convertible uses Saab's "night panel" instrument illumination that displays only need-to-know information at night Transmission choices consist of a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic The 9-3 Aero is also available in three and five-door body styles Low-profile 205/50ZR16 tyres are standard on the Aero to enhance its grip and handling levels 16-inch alloy wheels are standard on Aero convertible Did you know?Saab front seats incorporate a mechanical Active Head Restraint system to reduce the risk of whiplash injuriesAll 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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