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C900, NG900, 9-3, 9-3SS - It's "sporty".... Posted by Mike Lynch [Email] (#81) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Mike Lynch) on Sun, 4 May 2003 14:03:39 In Reply to: Is SS the same as "Sports Sedan"?, andrewjv, Sun, 4 May 2003 12:35:08 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The all new 2003 9-3 is referred to by Saab as the Sport Sedan in all levels of trim and equipment, Linear, Arc and Vector, or 9-3SS for short.
2002 9-3's were all SE's as are the 2003 9-3SE Convertibles.
The Sports Sedan designation across the board is because of the entirely new chassis, engine, drivetrain and body. The all aluminum engine, with the turbo on the back, aluminum hood, aluminum suspension and brake bits give the 9-3SS a non nose-heavy balance unmatched in some rear wheel drive cars. Additionaly the ReAxs passive rear wheel steering sharpens the turn-in and steering reflexes to give all versions of the new 2003 9-3 a "sporty" feel without sacraficing a smooth ride even in the 17" wheel and sport chassis versions. You really have to drive one. It's like switching from boots to running shoes.
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