(1976 model)
| Marque (make) | Saab | Issued from | 1976 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 96 L | 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 | 4300 mm / 169.3 in / 169.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 930 kg / 2050 lb / 2050 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1590 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm / 98.4 in / 98.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1240 mm / 48.8 in / 48.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1230 mm / 48.4 in / 48.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | 62.0 % / 62.0 % / 62.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 38 l / 8.4 UK gal / 10.0 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block & head | Bore | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 58.9 mm / 2.32 in / 2.32 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.53 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 FoMoCo 75 TR 9510 KHA carb | Engine displacement | 1498 cm3 / 91.4 cu in / 91.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Unitary capacity | 374.50 cm3/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder / 22.853 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 47.7 kW / 64.9 hp / 64.9 hp at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 115.0 Nm / 84.8 lbft / 84.8 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 47.1 kW / 64.0 bhp / 64.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 42.7 kW/l / 0.951 bhp/cu in / 0.951 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 76.77 Nm/l / 0.672 lbft/cu in / 0.672 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 145 km/h / 90 mph / 90 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 68.82 kW/ton / 93.57 bhp/ton / 93.57 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 | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.7 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | 4.5 x 15 | Wheels rear | 4.5 x 15 |
| Tyres front | 155 SR 15 | Tyres rear | 155 SR 15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | 267 mm / 10.5 in / 10.5 in | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Saab 96 L
