







(1966 model)
| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | 1966 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 96 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 96 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Saab | Country | SE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4170 mm / 164.2 in / 164.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 803 kg / 1770 lb / 1770 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1461 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2498 mm / 98.3 in / 98.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 191 mm / 7.5 in / 7.5 in | Fuel capacity | 39 l / 8.5 UK gal / 10.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 0 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Saab | Valves per cylinder | 0 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 70.0 mm / 2.76 in / 2.76 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 73.0 mm / 2.87 in / 2.87 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 So carb | Engine displacement | 841 cm3 / 51.3 cu in / 51.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 280.33 cm3/cylinder / 17.107 cu in/cylinder / 17.107 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | two stroke | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 28.3 kW / 38.5 hp / 38.5 hp at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 81.0 Nm / 59.7 lbft / 59.7 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 27.9 kW / 37.9 bhp / 37.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.2 kW/l / 1.007 bhp/cu in / 1.007 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 96.31 Nm/l / 0.842 lbft/cu in / 0.842 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.43 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 14.70 s / 14.70 s / 14.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 127 km/h / 79 mph / 79 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 24.10 s / 24.10 s / 24.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 47.32 kW/ton / 64.34 bhp/ton / 64.34 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 96