1966 Saab Sonett II specifications

1966 Saab Sonett II data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2151 mm 84.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1220 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1220 mm 48 inches
Length 3770 mm 148.4 inches
Width 1490 mm 58.7 inches
Height 1160 mm 45.7 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 710 kg 1565 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] 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 61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque 93 Nm (69 ft·lb) (9.5 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 53.2 kW/litre
72.3 ps/litre
71.3 bhp/litre
1.17 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 110.58 Nm/litre
1.34 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 3 Solex carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 694.8 kPa (100.8 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) 9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
85.68 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
63.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
84.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.87 kg/kW
26.51 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 155 x 15
Tyres rear 155 x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 267 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 4.88
general
Carfolio.com ID4081
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 9.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Saab Sonett II added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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