The Saab 9-3 Viggen was a performance variant of the 9-3 that was introduced in 1999. The Viggen, meaning 'thunderbolt' in Swedish, was named after a jet fighter made by Saab AB. Fitted with a turbocharged 2.3L inline four engine, the 9-3 Viggen produced over 225hp and was offered in Liftback Coupe, Liftback Sedan, and Convertible body styles. In addition to the more powerful engine, the Viggen received improvements to the drivetrain and chassis, as well as a distinctive aero kit and spoiler. Production of the Saab 9-3 Viggen ended in 2002, with a total of 4,600 examples built.