SPECIFICATIONS
1972 SAAB SONETT III
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS TRANSMISSION/DRIVE TRAIN
Overall length:approx 12 ft 9 in Front Wheel Drive
Overall width: 4 ft 11 in Single dry plate clutch, hydraulic-
Height: approx 3 ft 11 in ally actuated
Wheel base: 7 ft 1 in Constant velocity universal joints
Track front: 4 ft Four forward speeds, all syncromesh
rear: 4 ft Overall gear ratios:
Curb weight: approx 1805 First 16.2: 1
Gas tank holds: 15.8 US gallons Second 9.7: 1
Luggage capacity: 7 cu ft Third 6.0: 1
Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.31 Fourth 3.9: 1
Reverse 14 . 8 : 1
ENGINE Final drive ratio: 4.67: 1
Road speed, fourth gear at 1000 rpm:
Type: four-stroke overhead valve 18.0 mph
engine V-4
Number of cylinders: four STEERING
Bore: 3.54 in
Stroke: 2.63 in Rack and pinion steering
Piston displacement: 103 Cu in Ratio, steering wheel to road
(1698 cc) wheel: 15.5
Compression ratio: 8.0: 1 Number of steering wheel turns
Net horsepower (SAE): 65 at 4700 rpm from lock to lock: approx 2.7
Max torque: 85 lb ft at 2500 rpm Turning radius: approx 15.4 ft
Fuel System: Camshaft-driven fuel pump
Pressure lubrication. Full-flow filter, WHEELS AND TIRES
Oil capaci ty 3 . 5 US quarts
Water-cooling system. Pump, fan and 15 in. road wheels
thermostat. Holds 7.5 US quarts Pirelli Cinturato tires 155 X 15 in
Maximum permissible rpm: 6000 rpm Wide base rims 4-1/2 J X 15 in.
Exhaust Emissions (grams/mile): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hydrocarbons: 2 . 09
Carbon Monoxide: 32.39 Battery 12 volt, 44 anlp. hr.
Oxides of Nitrogen: 2.10 Bosch 1.0 hp starter motor
Bosch 77 amp alternator
PERFORMANCE
Top speed approx. 110 mph
Acceleration from rest to 60 mph 12.1 sec.
BODY/CHASSIS
Semi-monocoque all welded steel chassis. Fiberglass laminate body, 0.12 in.,
structurally reinforced by steel tube roll bar. All cavities anti-corrosion
treated. Chassis undercoated.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Only sports car in its class with rollbar Windshield washer with four (4) jets
as standard equipment Safety padded sun visors
3-point front seat safety harness Thermostatically controlled heater
Dual diagonal brake system Flow-through ventilation
Warning light for fuel below 7 quarts Front windshield defrosters (adjustable)
Warning light for brake failure Impact break-off rear view mirror
4 lamp hazard warning system Racing type outside rear view mirrors(2)
Molded fiberglass bucket seats Interior light actuated by doors
Leather trimed steering wheel Cigarette lighter
Upholstered baggage compartment Ashtray
Sealed beam retractable headlights Textile carpets
Provision for driving lamps Tachometer
Undersealed for rust protection Tinted glass
Back up lights Opening rear quarter windows
Side marker lights Free flow dual exhaust
Dual horns Safety belt warning system
Two-speed electric windshield wipers Aluminum Alloy wheels
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