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The 1999 Saab 9-3 features more than 1,000 new or modified components. Following are the most significant revisions or additions to the new 1999 Saab 9-3 compared to the 1998 Saab 900.
Improved front suspension, including tuning changes, modified upper strut mountings and new front struts with longer springs for increased wheel travel.
2.0L Turbo engine standard on all 9-3 models. A new 200 hp engine on all SE models with manual transmission and the 185 hp engine on all others.
Revised manual transmission gear ratios and final drive ratio for improved low-speed driveability.
New wheel design: 3-spoke "Delta" alloy 15-inch wheel for base 9-3 and a new 5-spoke, 16-inch light-alloy wheel for the SE models.
Restyled front end includes new grille, bumper design, integrated fog lights, lower air intake, integrated spoiler.
Front cornering lamps.
Restyled rear end includes new sheet metal and bumper design, new taillights, relocated license plate, new badging.
LED high-mounted brake light with integrated rear washer nozzle.
Exterior handle for tailgate, strengthened latch system.
Improved convertible power top Ð now hydraulic with single, centrally located fastening handle, larger rear window, integrated rain channels over doors, improved sealing, increased sound insulation.
Anti-theft alarm includes tamper-resistant, free-rotating door lock cylinders, engine immobilization, sensors for doors, hood, glass breakage (except convertible), and trunk.
New front seats with Saab Active Head Restraint (SAHR) system.
Saab pendulum "B" pillar structure for improved side-impact protection.
Head and torso protecting side airbags.
Integrated, fold-down driver's seat armrest for the five-door SE models.
Centrally located, instrument panel integrated cupholder.
Driver-side left footrest.
New ceiling headliner with additional padding for occupants' head protection.
New automatic gear selector, and gear selection display in instrument panel.
Improved climate control system featuring higher capacity blower and air inlet, new defrosting ducts, new AC compressor, new manual controls and new Automatic Climate Control (ACC) programming and display.
Change in interior dashboard and upholstery colors, and upholstery patterns.
New mica-metallic body color: Frost Gray
Variable speed intermittent wipers.
Improved information message display/Saab Car Computer.
Enhanced "Night Panel."
Rear overhead individual reading lights, new location for light switch.
Revised audio systems, including choice of in-dash CD or cassette player.
Steering wheel audio controls.
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1999 SAAB 9-3 Press Release (on SAABNET)
, Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:43:07
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