1953 Saab 92

This automobile has a 2 door saloon (sedan) body style with a front positioned engine driving through the front wheels. Powering the Saab 92 is a two stroke, 0.8 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder engine that develops power and torque figures of 25 bhp (25.3 PS/18.6 kW) at 4000 rpm and 70 N·m (52 lb·ft/7.1 kgm) at 1500 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels by means of a 3 speed manual transmission. Claimed weight at the kerb is 765 kg. Top stated speed is 100 km/h (62 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
3920 mm
Weight
765 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
25.3 PS / 25 bhp / 18.6 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
70 Nm / 52 ft.lb / 7.1 kgm @ 1500 rpm
Top speed
100 km/h / 62 mph

1953 Saab 92 specifications

1953 Saab 92 data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2470 mm	97.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1180 mm	46.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1180 mm	46.5 inches
Length	3920 mm	154.3 inches
Width	1620 mm	63.8 inches
Height	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.59
Kerb weight	765 kg	1687 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	35 litres	7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Saab
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.8 litre 764 cc (46.622 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 76 mm 3.15 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	two stroke (TS) 0 valves per cylinder 0 valves in total
maximum power output	25.3 PS (25 bhp) (18.6 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm) at 1500 rpm
Specific output	24.4 kW/litre 33.2 ps/litre 32.7 bhp/litre 0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	91.62 Nm/litre 1.11 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.6:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 AIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	575.7 kPa (83.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	382 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 33.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 24.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 32.68 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 41.04 kg/kW 68.54 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.00-15
Tyres rear	5.00-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	5.35
general
Carfolio.com ID	237688
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	7.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1953 Saab 92 added 2011-03-11. Last modified 2020-02-02.