Saab 96
Saab 96 (1964 )
The Saab 96 was produced from March 1960 to January 1980 by the company Saab. He was the slightly modified successor to the Saab 93 and had his first three - cylinder two- stroke engine. The combined model was known as the 95th
Technology
- Three cylinder in-line two-stroke engine ( 1960-1966 )
- Four-cylinder, four-stroke V engine (from 1966/1967 )
- Transmission: 3 gears with freewheel, I. unsynchronized, from 1961, fully synchronized four-speed transmission
- Frame: unibody
- Suspension: Independent front suspension with double wishbones and coil springs; rear live axle and coil springs
- Brakes: drum brakes, disc brakes later
- Maximum speed: 125-152 km / h
Starting in 1962, the Saab 96 GT could be ordered. He had 52 hp and brought it to a top speed of almost 150 km / h disc brakes on the front wheels also ensured a better delay. The original Saab 96, as well as from 1967 the model with the four-cylinder V-engine from the Ford Taunus, achieved numerous successes at major international rallies. This had a great impact on rising exports of the Swedish manufacturer.
The estate version 95 ran parallel to the 96 Saab 's main plant in Trollhattan from the tape. Behind the sloping rear hid a folding third seat that was mounted opposite to the direction of travel.
In the fall of 1963, the first versions ( " round nose " ) have been replaced by a renewed with a different grille, which has been referred to as " long- nose ".
In model year 1964, dual-circuit braking system was introduced, and the standard model was the model year 1965 as the GT three carburetors, which increased the power to 42 hp.
An important innovation brought the year 1966: The first model of the Saab 96 was equipped with a four-stroke engine. After testing different types of engines of various manufacturers ( inter alia boxer engines of Hansa, V4 engine from the Lancia and a Triumph in-line four cylinder) opted for a V4 engine of the German Ford plants with 1.5 liters of displacement, which in 1962 Taunus 12 M was used. With this engine, the 96 of 0 accelerated to 80 km / h in 12.5 seconds.
Even after the appearance of the Saab 99 of the 96 was further built. In early 1969, received the 96 a facelift that brought angular headlights. There were other various revisions, among other things, a larger front and rear windows and three-point belts.
As of spring 1974, a black plastic grille was installed. The black safety bumpers similar to those of the Saab 99 was the most important external change in the fall of 1975. Many small technical changes followed for model year 1976. On the third row was dispensed with 95, but the same rear seats and the same tank as the 96 were installed. The vehicles were now called 95L and 96L.
The last facelift experienced 96 and 95 in the summer of 1977. New rear lights, a rear spoiler and large front combination lamps changed the appearance. The model designation was 96 GL/95 GL.
The combined 95 received at this last revision, the same front seats as they were installed at 96 since 1977. The Swedish production in Arlöv in Malmö was completed in April 1978. By early 1980, the model still Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki (Finland ) was further constructed.
The vintage 1979 differed only by small details from the previous year. Most Saab approved in Germany 96 date from the year 1979. The production was completed in the fall of 1979, after the production of the vintage was started in 1980.
On January 11, 1980, the last ones left in a ceremony at the production lines in Uusikaupunki. The last specimen was part of a special series of 300 pieces in blue metallic paint. This farewell model was equipped with 5 -inch wide alloy wheels from Ronal and wide tires. The interior consisted of a blue plush fabric.
Including the 2820 vehicles from the year 1980 were 96 produced a total of 547 221 copies of the Saab. From the estate version 95 110 527 pieces were manufactured.
Saab 96 (1960-1963) rear view
Saab 95 (1960-1963)
Saab 96 (1965-1969)
Saab 96 (1969-1974)
Rear view of 95 (1965-1969)
Saab 95 V4 ( 1974-1977 )
Saab 96 GL ( 1977-1980 )
Saab 95 GL ( 1977-1978)