2005 Saab 9-3 Arc Convertible Race Car — Lucky Dog / Lemons — Street Legal WA
Selling my 2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 2-door convertible endurance race car, built from a Saab 9-3 9440 convertible on the GM Epsilon platform.
This is a proven, sorted race car that has run Lucky Dog and Lemons, won in Class C, and runs very competitively in Class B. It is mechanically ready to race, street legal, and currently registered in Washington.
Original gauges, lights, wipers, and blinkers work. The car has a kill switch, new battery, custom-built fastback roof, professional 6-point cage, fuel cell, upgraded turbo/intercooler/exhaust, coilovers, big brakes, race wheels/tires, and spare wheels.
Major mechanical work was done by Scanwest Saab. The cage, fuel cell, alignments, and safety work were professionally done by 425 Motorsports.
Known needs: seat, belts, and fire extinguisher/suppression certification need to be updated before racing again.
Race History
-Raced in 3 Lucky Dog and 8 Lemons races
-Won Class C
-Competitive in Class B
-Mechanically ready to race
-Street legal and WA registered
Base Car
-2005 Saab 9-3 Arc convertible (9440 chassis, GM Epsilon platform)
-Custom-built fastback roof
-Working original gauges, lights, wipers, and blinkers
-New battery
Engine / Turbo / Power
-B207R 2.0L inline-4 turbo petrol engine, Saab/GM LK9, 1998cc.
-Factory spec is 207 hp / 300 Nm. Estimated current power is 240+ hp after modifications.
-Trionic 8 (T8) ECU, tuned by MikeD
-MHI TD04-14T / TD04L-14T turbo, 6cm² turbine housing, Standard 14T compressor, High-pressure 12.3 psi / 0.85 bar setup
-3” RaceCat for Saab 9-3 SS/SC 4-cylinder Taliaferro, no-cat option
-Do88 Big Pack Intercooler Kit
-Wider exhaust with high-flow Magnaflow 11226 muffler
-A/C deleted
Transmission
-F40 6-speed manual transmission
Suspension / Bushings
-KSport 03–11 Saab 9-3 Kontrol Plus 2-Way Coilovers MPN/SKU: CSA020-P2
-Powerflex bushings, front and rear
Wheels / Tires
-Includes 8 wheels.
-Saab ALU45 wheels, part 12785711, 17x7, 41mm offset / ET, approx. 24.25 lbs each
-Hankook Ventus RS4 tires, 225/45R17
-Stud conversion kit on all 4 hubs, 78mm black race stud kit, 12x1.5, 5-lug
Fuel System
-Professionally installed by 425 Motorsports.
-Pyrocell Elite Aluminum fuel cell
-24 gallon capacity, 3.5” fill cap
-Walbro 340 fuel pump
-Pyrotect 0–90 fuel gauge and fuel level sending unit
Weight
-Factory weight: approx. 3,480 lbs
-Current weight with half tank of fuel: approx. 3,092 lbs
-Corner balance: LF: -65, RF: +22, LR: +12, RR: -72
Brakes
-Saab TurboX 345mm front brakes
-Porterfield ST-43 819 front pads
Interior / Steering
-MOMO R1960/32SHB steering wheel
-Luisi Italy steering wheel hub boss kit for Opel Astra G / Saab 9-3 CAB5210
-Home-built wireless relay system for steering wheel buttons to radio
Roll Cage
-Professionally built by 425 Motorsports.
-Full 6-point competition legal roll cage
-Fully TIG-welded assembly
Seat / Belts / Fire System - These items need updating before racing.
-Driver Seat: OMP HTE-R fiberglass XL
-Passenger Seat: (older model)
-Belts: Sparco FIA SH.005.16-T-6 belts
-Sparco 014772MSL extinguisher/suppression system
-Model SP 425, 4250L system, 5.7L bottle
-Lifeline Zero 2000 FIA 4.0 L bottle
