The new Saab 93 Convertible Independence special edition has been revealed today to celebrate the company's first year of... independence. As you may know, Saab is now own by Spyker. The Saab 93 Convertible Independence will be available in just 366 units, one for each day of the year, we guess. Each of the Saab 93 Convertible Independence units will have a limited edition number etched into the rear side windows and will come with five spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels with a satin chrome/black finish, and various interior tweaks.
The interior of the Saab 93 Convertible Independence will offer an orange stitched sports leather steering wheel and carpet mats with grey piping, and orange trimmed beige sports leather
seats and glovebox. The Saab 93 Convertible Independence will also offer carbon-fiber look leather finish for the instrument panel, handbrake, gearshift molding and door handles and a Driver 'welcome' message in instrument display, unique turbo boost gauge.
The Saab 93 Convertible Independence will be powered by the 1.9-liter two-stage turbo diesel engine developing 180 bhp or the 2.0-liter gasoline turbo with 220 hp.
Saab Press Release:
Limited Edition Saab Convertible Celebrates First Year of Independence Saab celebrates year of independence with launch of numbered limited edition
Saab 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition based on Aero specification
Unique color and interior trim features
Choice of three turbo engines: diesel, gasoline and BioPower
Saab is celebrating the first anniversary of its independence by launching an exclusive
Independence Edition of its 9-3 Convertible. Just 366 examples will be produced, one for each day during the first year and one extra for the start of a second year.
Unveiled at Saab’s assembly plant in Trollhättan as part of a day of celebration, the Independence Edition features a unique, Amber Orange metallic paint finish. It is based on top-of-the-line Griffin Aero specification and includes a limited edition number etched into the rear side windows.
The Independence Edition is further distinguished by:
Five spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels with a satin chrome/black finish
Orange trimmed beige sports leather seats and glovebox
Carbon-fiber look leather finish for the instrument panel, handbrake, gearshift molding and door handles
Driver ‘welcome’ message in instrument display, unique turbo boost gauge
Orange stitched sports leather steering wheel and carpet mats with grey piping
The powertrain choice comprises a 180 hp, 1.9-liter two-stage turbo diesel; a 220 hp, 2.0-liter gasoline turbo with direct injection and variable valve timing, and a Biopower version able to run on any combination of gasoline or E85 fuel. All engines are available with six-speed automatic or
manual transmissions.
The Independence Edition follows a successful tradition of special Saab Convertible models launched at springtime. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the start of sales for the first Saab Convertible.
