
SPECIFICATIONS
SAAB 99E SEDAN, 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR, 1972
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT TRANSMISSIQN
Overall length: 14 ft 4 in Front- wheel drive. Engine, trans-
Overall width: 5 ft 6 in mission and differential in one unit
Height: approx 4 ft 8 in
Wheel base: 8 ft 1 in (MANUAL)
Track front: 4 ft 6.7 in
rear: 4 ft 7.1 in Single dry plate, cushion center
Curb weight: 2500 lbs clutch located forward of engine.
Ground clearance: approx 7 in Four forward gears, fully synchro-
mesh, floor mounted lever. Gear box
ENGINE with self-contained lubrication.
Gear ratios: First 13.6 : 1
Type: four-stroke, ln-line chain- Second 8.6 : 1
driven overhead cam Third 5.8 : 1
Number of cylinders: 4 in-line canted Fourth 4.0 : 1
45 degrees Reverse 13.6 : 1
Stroke: 3.07 in Flnal drive ratio: 4.2 : 1
Piston displacement: (13.1 cu)in
(1854cc) (AUTOMATIC)
Compression ratio- 9.0 : 1 Hydraullc torque converter and 3-
Net horsepower (SAE): 95 at 5200 rpm speed automatic transmission Borg
Fuel Injection: Bosch Electronic Chain drlve between torque converter
Fuel InJectlon and gear box, 1.09 : 1 ratio
Lubrication: Pressure system wlth oil Final drive ratio: 3.82 : 1
pump and oil filter. 3.7
quarts. BRAKES
Service: One lubrication point on
steering.rack and pinion- Power assisted disc brakes all-round.
Englne oll replaced at Dual dlagonal hydraullc system divided
6000 miles into two circuits each acting on one
Coollng System: Llquld coollng wlth ex- front wheel and the opposite rear
pansion tank. ElectricallY driven, wheel
thermostat controlled fan Hand brake works mechanlcally on drums
Exhaust Emissions (grams/mile): located inside front wheel discs. Gives
Hydrocarbons: 2.34 50% total braking effect.
Carbon Monoxide: 18.12
Oxides of Nitrogen: 1.88
SM B 99 SEDAN
STEERING STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Rack and pinion type Impact absorbing bumpers
Safety column with double joints Whiplash absorbent front seat backs
Impact absorbing wheel with padded hub Front seat head restraints
Number of turns lock to lock: Electrically heated drivers' seat
3-1/3 Lap type seat belts rear
Turning diameter: 34 ft Dual diagonal servo assisted four-
wheel disc brakes
SUSPENSION Front wheel hand brake with inde-
pendent drums
Indepependent front wheel suspension Warning light for hand brake
Swinging arm with coil spring and Warning light for fuel below two
double acting telescopic shock gallons
absorbers Warning light for brake failure
Light, rigid rear axle suspended in Four-lamp hazard warning system
four mounted longitudinal arms and Full rake front seat backs
cross beam. Coil springs and double Front seats adjustable for height
acting telescopic shock absorbers. Front seat-back safety locks
Four sealed beam headlights
WHEELS AND TIRES Complete rust and anti-corrosion
treatment
Large wide base steel rims, Back-up lights
15 X 4-1/2 JSL in. Two-speed wipers
Radial ply tires, tubeless Windshield washer
155 SR X 15 in. Safety padded sun visors
Padded dash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Draft free ventilation
Defroster for windshield, side and
12 Volt battery, 60 Ah rear windows
1.0 bhp starter motor Impact break-off rear view mirror
640 watt -- 55 Amp. alternator Outside rear view mirrors
Automatic interior light
BODY Ignition-controlled headlights
Glove compartment with lock
Self-supporting sedan with flat Ashtrays, front and rear
base. Seats five people. Textile carpets
Roll cage construction with tub- Nylon seat material
ular steel reinforcements in wind- Sill guards
shield and side pillars. Splash guards
All-steel body electrode dipped, Rear seat back folds down to form
lacquered and aluminum treated for 5 ft 7 in storage space
anticorrosion. Storage space in front doors
Air drag coefficient 0.37 Recessed door handles
Gas tank located between rear Individual heating controls for
wheels. front and rear seats
Gas tank capacity: 12.4 gals. Thermostatically controlled engine
Trunk Capacity, SAE rating: cooling fan
12.25 cu. ft. Gear shift lock for theft prevention
Safety belt warning system
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