1966 Saab 96 Station Wagon specifications

1966 Saab 96 Station Wagon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2498 mm 98.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1220 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1220 mm 48 inches
Length 4270 mm 168.1 inches
Width 1580 mm 62.2 inches
Height 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 889 kg 1960 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 43 litres 9.5 [11.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Saab
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 3
Capacity 0.8 litre
841 cc
(51.321 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 70 × 72.9 mm
2.76 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
42.6 PS (42 bhp) (31.3 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
82.4 Nm (61 ft·lb) (8.4 kgm)
at 3100 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
37.2 kW/litre
50.6 ps/litre
49.9 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
97.98 Nm/litre
1.18 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 3 So 34 W 2 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 615.6 kPa (89.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 280.33 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
47.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
35.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
47.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
28.38 kg/kW
47.41 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.250
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4J x 15
Wheel size rear 4J x 15
Tyres front 5.60 x 15
Tyres rear 5.60 x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 267 mm
Rear brake diameter 203 mm
Braked area 1652 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 5.43
general
Carfolio.com ID133023
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 9.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Saab 96 Station Wagon added 2005-08-26.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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