The 2008 9-3 Convertible is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury convertible, available in two trims, the 2.0T and the Aero.
Upon introduction, the 2.0T is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 210-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission is optional. The Aero is equipped with a standard 2.8-liter, V6, 255-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.