These are standard specifications for the 1968 Saab 96, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Column lever
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1960 - 1980 |
| Price : | $1,990-$2,550 |
| Weight : | 1800 lbs | 816.466 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 3 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 795 cc | 48.5 cu in. | 0.8 L. |
| Power : | 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 59 Ft-Lbs (80 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2-stroke | |
| V 4 60-degree | German Ford Taunus M15) | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 73 BHP (53.728 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2700 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.3 in | 59 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 4-stroke | |
| Ignition system : | 1 Solex carb |
4 Manual Column lever
Production Figures
| Total Saab Production for 1968 : | 52,551 |
| 1968 Saab 96 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V149000 |
| Notes | SAAB CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT NIPPLE FOR CONNECTIONOF FUEL HOSE TOFLOAT HOUSING ON CARBURETOR MAY WORK LOOSE.C ONDITION COULD RESULT IN FUELLEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE CARBURETORCATCHING FIRE.(CORRECT BY MODIFYING WHERENECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Saab 96?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Saab 96? A: The 1968 Saab 96 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Saab 96? A: The 1968 Saab 96 has a length of 164.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Saab 96? A: The 1968 Saab 96 has a width of 62.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Saab 96 cost when new?A: The 1968 Saab 96 cost approximately $1,990 to $2,550 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1968 Saab 96? A: The 1968 Saab 96 was a Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1968? A: Saab produced 52,551 automobiles in 1968.Q: What engines did the 1968 Saab 96 have? A: The 1968 Saab 96 had the following engine options: Inline 3 (795 cc | 48.5 cu in. | 0.8 L.) with 40 BHP (29.44 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 59 Ft-Lbs (80 NM) @ 3000 RPM V 4 (1498 cc | 91.4 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 73 BHP (53.728 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 87 Ft-Lbs (118 NM) @ 2700 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1968 Saab 96 have? A: The 1968 Saab 96 had a 4 speed Manual Column lever gearbox.