1999
Saab 9-3 Viggen
Named after the Swedish fighter jet, the Viggen squeezed 230 hp through the front wheels — at the time the most powerful front-wheel-drive car ever made. It required Michelin to develop a special tyre to manage the torque steer.
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Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.3L B235R DOHC I4 Turbo |
| Displacement | 2,290 cc |
| Horsepower | 230 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Economy | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 0–60 mph | 6.3 s |
| Top Speed | 245 km/h |
| Length | 4,639 mm |
| Width | 1,711 mm |
| Height | 1,429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,603 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,421 kg |
| MSRP Range | DM 65,000 (Germany, 2000) |