2008 Los Angeles Auto Show: Saab 9-3 Convertible Special Edition

The first Saab convertible was introduced at the 1983 Frankfurt Auto Show, and since then the automaker has sold more than a quarter of a million of the soft tops around the world.

The 9-3 Convertible special edition will be fitted with Saab's 2.0-liter, 210-horsepower four-cylinder turbo engine mated to a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Influences from Saab's Turbo X model include a similar front bumper design and carbon fiber interior trim, and from Saab's Aero include dual exhaust, Saab says. The special-edition convertible also gets 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels.

There is a trio of metallic paint color choices: Bright Champagne — unique to this special edition — Jet Black or Carbon Grey.

Saab will get the 9-3 Convertible special edition to dealers in January, priced at $46,725 including destination.

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