SPECIFICATIONS
SAAB V-4 SEDAN, 1972
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS TRANSMISSION
Overall length: 13 ft 9 in Front wheel drive. Free wheel
Overall width: 5 ft 2.2 in Single dry plate cushion center
Height, unladen: 4 ft 10 in clutch
Wheelbase: 8 ft 2.3 in Hydraulic system between pedal and
Track front: 4 ft clutch
rear: 4 ft Four forward gears, all synchromesh
Curb weight: 2030 lbs. Gear ratios: First 17.0 : 1
Ground clearance, unladen: Second 10.2 : 1
approx 7 in Third 6.3 : 1
Fourth 4.1 : 1
ENGINE Reverse 15.5 : 1
Final drive ratio: 4.88 : 1
Type: four-stroke overhead valve
engine, V-4 Permanently lubricated inner and out-
Number of cylinders: four er driver joints, the outer joint
(in Vee, 60¡) of Rzeppa constant-velocity type.
Bore: 3.54 in
Stroke: 2.63 in BRAKES
Piston displacement: 103.6 cu in
(1698 cc) Disc brakes front, drum brakes
Compression ratio: 8.0 : 1 rear
Net horsepower (SAE): 65 at 4700 rpm Servo-assisted lockheed hydraulic
Max torque: 85 lbs-ft SAE at 2500 rpm foot brake system is divided into tWG
Fuel System: Camshaft-driven fuel pump independent circuits, each acting on
Autolite downdraft carburetor one front wheel and opposite rear wheel
Pressure lubrication. Full-flow Hand brake acts mechanically on rear
filter. wheels
Oil capacity: 3.5 quarts
Water-cooling system. Pump, fan and STEERING
thermostat. Holds 7.5 quarts
Exhaust Emissions (grams/mile) Rack and pinion type
Hydrocarbons: 2.09 Ratio, steering wheel to road wheel:
Carbon Monoxide: 32.39 15.8:1
Oxides of Nitrogen- 2.10 Impact absorbing wheel with padded hub
Number of turns, lock to lock : 2.7
Turning diameter: 34.8 feet
SM B V-4 SEDAN
SUSPENSION STANDARD EQUIPMENT (cont'd)
Independent front wheel suspension Front seat-back safety locks
Tubular, rigid rear axle in U-form Front passengers grab-handle
Coil springs front and rear Sealed beam headlights
Stabilizer bar at front Complete rust and anti-corrosion
Double-acting telescopic hydraulic treatment
shock absorbers front and rear Back up lights
Dual horns
WHEELS AND TIRES Two-speed wipers
Windshield washer
15 in steel disc wheels Safety padded sun visors
Wide base rims, 4 J X 15 in Padded dash
Tires 5.60 X 15 in tubeless Heater thermostatically controlled
Radial ply tires, 155 X 15 in Opening rear side windows
Automatic draft free ventilation
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defroster front side windows
Impact break-off rear view mirror
12 volt battery, 60 Ah Outside rear view mirrors
1.0 bph starting motor Automatic interior light
AC alternator Litter baskets
Glove compartment with lock
BODY Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays
Self-supporting body with flat base Textile carpets
Roll cage construction with tubular Nylon velour seat material
steel reinforcements in windshield Sill guard
and side pillars Splash guards
Gas tank between rear wheels
Gas tank capacity: 10.5 gals
Trunk capacity, SAE rating: 7.5 cu ft
All-steel body electrode dipped,
lacquered and aluminum treated for
anti-corrosion
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Electrically heated drivers' seat
Front seat head restraints
3-point front seat safety harness
Lap type seat belts rear
Dual diagonal servo-assisted brake
system
Warning light for fuel below 7 quarts
Warning light for brake failure
4 lamp hazard warning system
Safety belt warning system
Adjustable front seat backs
Rear seat back folds down to form 57
in. storage space
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