These are standard specifications for the 1973 Saab 96, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1980 |
| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 2035 lbs | 923.06 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 4 60-degree | German Ford | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1698 cc | 103.6 cu in. | 1.7 L. |
| Power : | 65.00 SAE @ 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 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-stroke | |
| Ignition system : | Autolite downdraft carb |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Saab Production for 1973 : | 89,467 |
| 1973 Saab 96 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19700801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V302000 |
| Notes | SAAB SCANIA CAMPAIGN NO M-65.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CONDITIONS OF HIGHAMBIENT TEMPERATURE, WINDSHIELD COULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM FRAME IN HIGHIMPACT FRONTAL COLLISION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING WINDSHIELD TO WITHSTANDFRONTAL COLLISION TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FVMSS NO.212.) |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Saab 96?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Saab 96? A: The 1973 Saab 96 has a wheelbase size of 98.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Saab 96? A: The 1973 Saab 96 has a length of 167.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Saab 96? A: The 1973 Saab 96 has a width of 62.60 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Saab 96 cost when new?A: The 1973 Saab 96 had a base price of approximately $3,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Saab 96? A: The 1973 Saab 96 was a Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1973? A: Saab produced 89,467 automobiles in 1973.Q: What engine did the 1973 Saab 96 have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Saab 96 was a V 4Vee-Type (1698 cc | 103.6 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 65.00 SAE @ 4700 RPM and 85 Ft-Lbs (115 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1973 Saab 96 have? A: The 1973 Saab 96 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.