What was it? It was a special edition model of the Saab 9000 CD Turbo sedan. In America, only 400 were imported in 1992. Each car had a sequential model number badge on the dash.
According to a New York Times car review, this was Saab's flagship. There were no options. Everything was included. It was the most spacious imported luxury sedan available. Its 2.3 liter turbo 4 was fast. But the price of $42,000 (over $62,000 in today's dollars) was a bit steep. What did it come with? A gold card that could be used at dealer shops to receive free scheduled maintenance for three years, driver's side airbag, seat belt pretensioners, ABS brakes, traction control, a cellular phone that can be removed from the center console, a CD changer in the trunk and a CD head unit in the cockpit, separate AC for the rear passengers, heated and power mirrors, headlight washers and wipers, one-touch driver's power window, trip computer, and a warning for black ice when the outside temperature reaches a certain threshold.It did not come with cup holders.
Judging by the condition of the Saab I saw today, my guess is that none of the features I just listed work on the car right now.
CKY
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Cool, I used to own two Saab 9000 Turbos. Fast in a straight line but horribly rusty. Over here in Europe the newer Griffins also came with a 3.0 V6 by GM, however most people prefer the Turbo.
saab 9-5 comes as griffin in Sweden again http://www.saabsverige.com/main/SE/sv/model/95_WAGON/index.shtml
Läderklädsel Griffin Sport 2-ton, Black/Grey K56
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Läderklädsel Griffin Sport 2-ton, Black/Parchment B56
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Läderklädsel Griffin Sport 2-ton, Parchment/Black L56
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Hi Ryan,
I purposely did not use your website. I found the video on youtube. The guy who uploaded the video is from Denmark. Please chill.
If I ever use your site in the future, I will ask you for permission.
Spooky 4years or so on and I'm looking for the original UK Griffin TV ad and I find this thread. Yes there was a grif in the UK not quite as blinged up as your USA version but fine nontheless and no limited edition as far as I know. True there was a 3litre V6 version with an autbox but the 2.3 High pressure turbo manual is preffered. I know I've had one since 98 and still use it now and again. Great car just can't part with it
I have 3.0L V6 and my wife haves a 3.2L V6 (LA3 - Y32SE ''Long Block'' motor version), both with automatic transmission Griffins. Really great cars, fast enough and goes faster on a highway then 2.3L HPT. 250km/h with few upgrades (freeair filter and power chip on a motronic box) Yippikai-yea :)
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