These are standard specifications for the 1972 Saab 99, 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 : | 1969 - 1984 |
| Body Designer : | Sixten Sason |
| Price : | $3,390-$3,790 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | carbureted engine | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1709 cc | 104.3 cu in. | 1.7 L. |
| Power : | 86 BHP (63.296 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Light Alloy |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1709 cc | 104.3 cu in. | 1.7 L. |
| Power : | 97 BHP (71.392 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Light Alloy |
| Ignition system : | Bosch D-Jetronic fuel inject |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1985 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 78 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.7:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Light Alloy |
| Ignition system : | Bosch D-Jetronic fuel inject |
4 Manual Column lever
Production Figures
| Total Saab Production for 1972 : | 83,997 |
| 99 Production (1969-1984) : | 588,643 |
| 1972 Saab 99 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 74V186000 |
| Notes | SAAB CAMPAIGN NO M-074.POSSIBILITY THE PRESSURIZED FUEL HOSES AND INJECTORCONNECTING HOSES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DETERIORATION AFTER EXTENDED USE.THUSLEADING TO FUEL LEAKAGE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.INSOME CASES INJECTORS HAVE EXHIBITED FUEL LEAKAGE DURING COLD STARTS.(ALLPRESSURIZED FUEL INJECTORS CONNECTING HOSES AND FUEL SUPPLY HOSES WILL BEREPLACED WITH IMPROVED REINFORCED RUBBER HOSES.INJECTORS WILL BE INSPECTEDAND REPLACED WHEN NECESSARY). |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,800 |
| Avg. Home : | $27,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.55 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Saab 99?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 has a wheelbase size of 97.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 has a length of 171.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 has a width of 66.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Saab 99 cost when new?A: The 1972 Saab 99 cost approximately $3,390 to $3,790 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 was a Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1972? A: Saab produced 83,997 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 99 were produced? A: Saab produced 588,643 examples of the 99 from 1969 to 1984.Q: What engines did the 1972 Saab 99 have? A: The 1972 Saab 99 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1709 cc | 104.3 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 86 BHP (63.296 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 3200 RPM Inline 4 (1709 cc | 104.3 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 97 BHP (71.392 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 3200 RPM Inline 4 (1985 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1972 Saab 99 have? A: The 1972 Saab 99 had a 4 speed Manual Column lever gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1972 Saab 99?
How many 1972 Saab 99 were produced?
How powerful was the 1972 Saab 99? Was the 1972 Saab 99 popular? Was the 1972 Saab 99 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1972 Saab 99?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 has a wheelbase size of 97.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 has a length of 171.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 has a width of 66.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1972 Saab 99 cost when new?A: The 1972 Saab 99 cost approximately $3,390 to $3,790 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1972 Saab 99? A: The 1972 Saab 99 was a Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1972? A: Saab produced 83,997 automobiles in 1972.Q: How many 99 were produced? A: Saab produced 588,643 examples of the 99 from 1969 to 1984.Q: What engines did the 1972 Saab 99 have? A: The 1972 Saab 99 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1709 cc | 104.3 cu in. | 1.7 L.) with 86 BHP (63.296 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 105 Ft-Lbs (142 NM) @ 3200 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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