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Saab Sonett III

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.00 mm × 66.80 mm 3.54 in × 2.63 in
Cylinders V-4
Displace 1.7 litre 1699 cc (103.679 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Au carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 14.40 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 92.59 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 939.3 kPa (136.2 psi)
Specific torque 74.75 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.35
Unitary capacity 424.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2149 mm
wheelbase 84.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3900 mm
Length (inches) 153.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1500 mm
Width (inches) 59.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1191 mm
Height (inches) 46.9 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 125 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 810 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1786 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 60 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 4.66

General information

RAC rating 20.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 1970

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