The new Saab 9-3, born from WRX... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

badrover · 2007-10-24, 11:49 PM

http://www.saabusa.com/saabjsp/93s/i...model_viewer=1

the similarities are very striking, and i know that the Swedes have used the WRX platform in the past to make 9-3's.

Discuss

AtomicLabMonkey · 2007-10-25, 12:36 AM

Sverde borde berde.... Bork Bork Bork!

khail19 · 2007-10-25, 07:22 AM

I'm not seeing the similarity. Do you think it looks like the 2nd gen or 3rd gen Impreza?

And the 9-2x was built on a WRX platform, I'm not aware that any of the 9-3 models ever were.

Kevin M · 2007-10-25, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Sverde borde berde.... Bork Bork Bork!

Even the mere words "swedish chef" still make me chuckle.

/me goes off to youtube to giggle at cultural stereotypes

M3n2c3 · 2007-10-25, 09:08 AM

Yeah, I think you've got the 9-3 mixed up with the old 9-2x. These look nothing like a Scoob, are FWD, and the components and dimensions are way off.

And a turbocharged 2.8L 6 cylinder that only puts down 255hp? Subaru would never let that happen.

bxracer69 · 2007-10-25, 09:26 AM

Looks more lke a new BMW more than the new WRX

Nick Koan · 2007-10-25, 09:31 AM

Also, Saab didn't make the 9-2x. FHI/Subaru manufactured it almost in its entirety. So, Saab never really had a hold of any plans or blueprints or whatnot.

sperry · 2007-10-26, 09:36 AM

The 9-3 is nothing like a WRX, except perhaps in that it's got a lot of turbo lag like the 2.0L WRXs used to.

And the reason the turbo 6 motor they're using is only 255 hp is because anytime you build a FWD car with much more than 250 hp, it drives like crap. Torque steer is unmanageable, tire wear is awful, the car power-on pushes excessively. That motor will probably make 300+ hp in the aftermarket.

But the AWD 9-3 promises to be a pretty nice setup. Not only do you get the haldex AWD setup, they also bump the boost and the motor makes 280hp.

newyorkreload · 2007-11-01, 01:24 AM

Sounds like AWD is where it's at.

2007-10-24, 11:49 PM	#1
badrover EJ18 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Minden, NV Posts: 39 Car: 2008 Subaru WRX Class: TBD The journey always outweighs the destination.	The new Saab 9-3, born from WRX... http://www.saabusa.com/saabjsp/93s/i...model_viewer=1 the similarities are very striking, and i know that the Swedes have used the WRX platform in the past to make 9-3's. Discuss

2007-10-25, 12:36 AM	#2
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Sverde borde berde.... Bork Bork Bork! __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2007-10-25, 09:08 AM	#5
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Yeah, I think you've got the 9-3 mixed up with the old 9-2x. These look nothing like a Scoob, are FWD, and the components and dimensions are way off. And a turbocharged 2.8L 6 cylinder that only puts down 255hp? Subaru would never let that happen. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential Last edited by M3n2c3; 2007-10-25 at 09:10 AM.

2007-10-25, 09:26 AM	#6
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	Looks more lke a new BMW more than the new WRX __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2007-10-25, 09:31 AM	#7
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Also, Saab didn't make the 9-2x. FHI/Subaru manufactured it almost in its entirety. So, Saab never really had a hold of any plans or blueprints or whatnot. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-25, 07:22 AM	#3
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I'm not seeing the similarity. Do you think it looks like the 2nd gen or 3rd gen Impreza? And the 9-2x was built on a WRX platform, I'm not aware that any of the 9-3 models ever were.

2007-10-26, 09:36 AM	#8
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	The 9-3 is nothing like a WRX, except perhaps in that it's got a lot of turbo lag like the 2.0L WRXs used to. And the reason the turbo 6 motor they're using is only 255 hp is because anytime you build a FWD car with much more than 250 hp, it drives like crap. Torque steer is unmanageable, tire wear is awful, the car power-on pushes excessively. That motor will probably make 300+ hp in the aftermarket. But the AWD 9-3 promises to be a pretty nice setup. Not only do you get the haldex AWD setup, they also bump the boost and the motor makes 280hp. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2007-11-01, 01:24 AM	#9
newyorkreload EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cow Town: The City of Trees Posts: 33 Car: 02, Subaru Impreza WRX "I have lived so many lives, all in my head"	Sounds like AWD is where it's at.

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