2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen Pikes Peak
This car is not road legal. Racing only.
Behind the wheel of a 750 horsepower Ecopower Saab 9-3 Viggen, Per Eklund, the 1999 European Rallycross Champion, realized his dream of competing at Pikes Peak. In an impressive rookie performance, he captured first place in the Open Class, set a new record for this top division and finished with the second fastest overall time of the day – 11:21.58.
Original Saab engine block and cylinder head. Engine tuned by Trollspeed of Trollh,ttan.
Garrett turbocharger with intercooler (3.0 bar or 42.8 psi)
In Detail
submitted by | Richard Owen |
engine | Inline-4 |
valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
displacement | 2000 cc / 122.0 in³ |
bore | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
stroke | 77 mm / 3.03 in |
compression | 9.0:1 |
power | 559.3 kw / 750.0 bhp @ 8000 rpm |
specific output | 375.0 bhp per litre |
bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
torque | 702.31 nm / 518.0 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm |
f brake size | mm / in |
r brake size | mm / in |
curb weight | 948 kg / 2090 lbs |
transmission | Six Speed Prodrive |
gear ratios | :1 |
top speed | ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph |