
1976 SAAB
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS 99 GL, EMS
Overall length 175.0 in.
Overall width 66.5 in.
Height (empty) 56.5 in.
Road Clearance 6.75 in.
Wheelbase 97.5 in.
*Track, front 55.25 in. (All GL
*Track, rear 56.00 in. and EMS)
Leg Room, front 39.1 in.
Leg Room, rear 36.9 in.
Head Room, front 38.4 in.
Head Room, rear 37.7 in.
Shoulder Room, front 53.5 in.
Shoulder Room, rear 55.1 in.
Hip Room, front 51.8 in.
Hip Room, rear 51.4 in.
Curb weight 2560-2760 lbs.
Trunk space (SAE) 12.0 cu. ft.
Total luggage volume 23.3 cu. ft.
Maximum Roof Load 220 lbs.
Mbximum Trailer Weight 1100 lbs. (without brakes)
2000 lbs. (with brakes)
Gas Tank 14.5 Gallons
*EMS Track Front 55.25 in.
*EMS Track Rear 56.00 in.
ENGINES 99 GL, EMS, WAGONBACK
Cylinders 4 in line
Displacement 121.1 cu.in. (1985 cc)
Bore 3.54 in.
Stroke 3.07 in.
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Net Horsepower (SAE) 115 @ 5500 rpm*
Net Torque (ftlbs) 123 @ 3500 rpm*
Camshaft Overhead, 5 bearings
Fuel System Bosch Continuous Fuel
Injection
*California Configuration 110 HP @ 5500 rpm
Torque 119 ft/lb @ 3500 rpm
TRANSMISSIONS 99 (manual) 99 (automatic)
Front wheel drive Yes Yes
Single dry plate clutch Yes
(front mounted)
Primary gear ratio 1.00:1 .97:1
Number of forward gears 4 3
Gear Ratios: 1st 13.4:1 2.39:1
2nd 8.1:1 1.45:1
3rd 5.4
4th 3.9:1
Reverse 14.7:1 2.09:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.89:1 3.89:1
BRAKES SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS All Models 99
Diagonally divided, two-circuit
foot brake system
Vacuum power assist
Wheel brakes, front Discs
Wheel brakes, rear Discs
Handbrake on front wheels
(mechanically operated discs)
Rack and pinion steering gear
Power steering all automatic
Steering wheel turns, lock to lock 4.1 (manual, 3.6 (auto/PS)
Turning circle diameter 34 feet
Independent front wheel suspension
Transverse arms with pivoted coil springs
Rigid rear axle, tubular
Coil springs, front and rear
Rims 5J x 15 in., all (EMS: cast alloy)
Tires 165 SR-15 (Steel Belted)
(EMS: 175/70 HR-15)
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