1968 Saab 96 Specifications

Specifications

1960 1966 1967 1968 1969 1973

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

Transmission:
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.)

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1968 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,822
Avg. Household Income :	$7,850
Avg. Home :	$14,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.34

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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.