Chicago 2011: Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3 adds some Swedish style, performance
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedan</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/saab/" rel="tag">Saab</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hirsch-performance-saab-9-3-chicago-2011/"><img alt="Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/lead-saab-93-hirsch.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a>
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<em><strong><small>Hirs ch Performance Saab 9-3 - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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That didn't take long. Just a month after <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/12/saab-officially-teams-up-with-hirsch-performance-for-high-perfor/">announcing</a> that it planned to make Swedish tuning house <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/hirsch+performance/">Hirsch Performance</a> its official partner and supplier for go-fast parts in the United States, <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/saab">Saab</a> has shown off one such-equipped <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/9+3">9-3</a> at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/">2011 Chicago Auto Show</a> (okay, so one was briefly displayed at an outdoor stand adjacent to last month's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/detroit-auto-show/">Detroit Auto Show</a>).<br />
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The 9-3 you see here is outfitted with a Hirsch engine map upgrade that nets 240 horsepower (an additional 30 horsepower over the stock car), 6-Twin alloy wheels measuring 19 inches in diameter, an upgraded set of springs and a dual exhaust system. Visual updates include a rear spoiler, carbon fiber body kit with a front splitter and rear diffuser, four-piece mesh grille set and a few interior updates to remind you what you spent all that money on.<br />
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Speaking of the almighty dollar, there's currently no indication on how much all of these goodies will cost you, but we do at least know that the whole shebang will be available from your local dealer and covered under the factory warranty. A whole suite of parts will also be available for the latest <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/9-5">9-5</a>. Have a look at the Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3 in our high-res image gallery below. Not too shabby, eh?<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hirsch-performance-saab-9-3-chicago-2011/">2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3: Chicago 2011</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hirsch-performance-saab-9-3-chicago-2011/#3863160"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-saab-93-hirsch_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" title="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hirsch-performance-saab-9-3-chicago-2011/#3863164"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/02-saab-93-hirsch_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" title="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hirsch-performance-saab-9-3-chicago-2011/#3863170"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/03-saab-93-hirsch_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" title="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hirsch-performance-saab-9-3-chicago-2011/#3863171"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/04-saab-93-hirsch_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" title="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-hirsch-performance-saab-9-3-chicago-2011/#3863173"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/05-saab-93-hirsch_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" title="2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3" /></a></div><br />
<em><strong><small>Phot os copyright (C)2011 Drew Phillips / AOL</small></strong></em><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/2011-saab-9-3-hirsch-performance-chicago/">Chicago 2011: Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3 adds some Swedish style, performance</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:28:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/2011-saab-9-3-hirsch-performance-chicago/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/19837087/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/10/2011-saab-9-3-hirsch-performance-chicago/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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