These are standard specifications for the 1974 Saab Sonett III, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1970 - 1974 |
| Body Designer : | Sergio Coggiola |
| Price : | $4,890 |
| Weight : | 1870 lbs | 848.218 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 4 60-degree | German Ford | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1699 cc | 103.7 cu in. | 1.7 L. |
| Power : | 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4700 RPM |
| Torque : | 85 Ft-Lbs (115 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.6 in | 67 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 4-stroke | |
| Ignition system : | downdraft carb |
4 Manual Floor lever
Production Figures
| Total Saab Production for 1974 : | 92,554 |
| Sonett Series III Production (1970-1974) : | 8,351 |
| 1974 Saab Sonett III | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Body Designer : | Sergio Coggiola |
| Fuel Capacity : | 15.8 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 160.0 in | 4064 mm. |
| Width : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Height : | 46.9 in | 1191 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 84.6 in | 2149 mm. |
| Front Track : | 48.5 in | 1232 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.5 in | 1232 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Indepedent; coil springs with upper/lower wishbones Rear : Beam axle with radius arms and coil sprigns | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 155SR15 |
1974 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,750 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $13,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $34,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
1974 Saab Sonett III FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1974 Saab Sonett III?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1974 Saab Sonett III? A: The 1974 Saab Sonett III has a wheelbase size of 84.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1974 Saab Sonett III? A: The 1974 Saab Sonett III has a length of 160.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1974 Saab Sonett III? A: The 1974 Saab Sonett III has a width of 59.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1974 Saab Sonett III cost when new?A: The 1974 Saab Sonett III had a base price of approximately $4,890 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1974 Saab Sonett III? A: The 1974 Saab Sonett III was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1974 Saab Sonett III have? A: The 1974 Saab Sonett III had 155SR15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1974? A: Saab produced 92,554 automobiles in 1974.Q: How many Sonett Series III were produced? A: Saab produced 8,351 examples of the Sonett Series III from 1970 to 1974.Q: What engine did the 1974 Saab Sonett III have? A: The engine powering the 1974 Saab Sonett III was a V 4Vee-Type (1699 cc | 103.7 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 65 BHP (47.84 KW) @ 4700 RPM and 85 Ft-Lbs (115 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1974 Saab Sonett III have? A: The 1974 Saab Sonett III had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.