1965 Saab MC 850

Saab MC 850 is a car that has a saloon (sedan) type body with a front located engine powering the front wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.8 litre capacity. This unit features two stroke valve gear, 3 cylinder layout,. It develops 55 bhp (56 PS/41 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 91 N·m (67 lb·ft/9.3 kgm) at 3800 rpm. Power is transmitted to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 888 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to achieve a top speed of 142 km/h (88 mph).
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4166 mm
Weight
888 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
3, Straight
Power
56 PS / 55 bhp / 41 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
91 Nm / 67 ft.lb / 9.3 kgm @ 3800 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 19.3 s
Top speed
142 km/h / 88 mph

1965 Saab MC 850 specifications

1965 Saab MC 850 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2489 mm	98 inches
Track/tread (front)	1219 mm	48 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1219 mm	48 inches
Length	4166 mm	164 inches
Width	1575 mm	62 inches
Height	1461 mm	57.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.67
Kerb weight	888 kg	1958 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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 × 73 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	56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	91 Nm (67 ft·lb) (9.3 kgm) at 3800 rpm
Specific output	48.8 kW/litre 66.3 ps/litre 65.4 bhp/litre 1.07 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	108.2 Nm/litre 1.31 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	679.9 kPa (98.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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	19.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	21.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	142 km/h (88 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 62.8 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 46.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 61.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.65 kg/kW 36.17 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	longitudinal
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
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.84
Final drive ratio	4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	34474
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1965 Saab MC 850 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.