We may be joking about claiming that Saab had a bullet fly by their ear and another one headed in between both of them it seems like the Swedish really get cracking on stuff once they speak about it.
![2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/02/2011-Hirsch-Performance-Saab-9-3-1.jpg)
It’s been less than a month since Saab first told us about a baby step taking collaboration with the American tuner at Hirsch Performance and come the Chicago Motor Show, we already have the first tarted up 9-3.
In Hirsch vision, the Sweedish luxury saloon promises to deliver 240 horsepower after a simple ECU remap.
That’s not exactly class leading, but Saab’s 9-3 never really was like that. In reality it’s a nice place to be and with the American customization kit you get some more of that niceness.
![2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/02/2011-Hirsch-Performance-Saab-9-3-2.jpg)
Apart from the “nicer” engine setup, the Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3 offers a six twin-spoke alloy wheels measuring in at 19 inches in diameter along with other assorted goodies like an upgraded suspension and a dual exhaust system.
In order to give you time to brag about the exclusivity and also slightly better aerodynamics, the Hirsch Saab 9-3 gets you a carbon fiber body kit. It includes a front splitter, a rear diffuser and a rear spoiler.
Sadly, while this sort of stuff is enough to make your Saab 9-3 feel that much more special, we haven’t been told anything about pricing.
![2011 Hirsch Performance Saab 9-3](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2011/02/2011-Hirsch-Performance-Saab-9-3.jpg)
On the better side we’re told that all the bits are covered under Saab’s warranty program.
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