When a 218-HP Saab 9-3 Coupé Outran the BMW 328 Ci
In 1999, Spain’s Automóvil tested the Saab 9-3 SE 2.0TS against the BMW 328 Ci, Peugeot 406 Coupé and Volvo C70. The Saab made 218 hp on the dyno, won every major acceleration test and cost the least - but its front-drive chassis imposed clear limits that still matter to youngtimer buyers.









