These are standard specifications for the 1966 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 : | $1,995-$2,320 |
| Weight : | 1770 lbs | 802.858 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 27.00 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 81 mph | 130.329 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 3 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 841 cc | 51.3 cu in. | 0.8 L. |
| Power : | 46 BHP (33.856 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 60 Ft-Lbs (81 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.8 in | 70 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast Nickle Alloy |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2-stroke | |
| Ignition system : | 3 Solex down draft carbs |
| Inline 3 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 841 cc | 51.3 cu in. | 0.8 L. |
| Power : | 60 BHP (44.16 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 68 Ft-Lbs (92 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.8 in | 70 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 73 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast Nickle Alloy |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2-stroke | |
| Ignition system : | 3 Solex carbs |
4 Manual Column lever
Production Figures
| Total Saab Production for 1966 : | 37,009 |
| 1966 Saab 96 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 67V128000 |
| Notes | POSSIBLE FOR CORROSION TO FORM ON THE BRAKE LINES RUNNING BENEATH THE FRONT FLOOR MATS AS A RESULT OF MOISTURE FROM SNOW AND MUD ON THE FEET OF OCCUPANTS.IF THIS CONDITION GOES UNATTENDED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A BRAKE LINE TO FAIL, CAUSING THE LOSS OF PART OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM.THE DUAL-DIAGONAL BRAKE SYSTEM WILL PREVENT THE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING POWER.(INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES AS REQUIRED.) |
Data updated January 2023
1966 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $6,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.32 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Saab 96?
Q: How fast is the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a top speed of 81 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a length of 164.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a width of 62.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Saab 96 cost when new?A: The 1966 Saab 96 cost approximately $1,995 to $2,320 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 was offered as a Sedan, Sedan Special.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1966? A: Saab produced 37,009 automobiles in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Saab 96 have? A: The 1966 Saab 96 had the following engine options: Inline 3 (841 cc | 51.3 cu in. | 0.8 L.) with 46 BHP (33.856 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 60 Ft-Lbs (81 NM) @ 3000 RPM Inline 3 (841 cc | 51.3 cu in. | 0.8 L.) with 60 BHP (44.16 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 68 Ft-Lbs (92 NM) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1966 Saab 96 have? A: The 1966 Saab 96 had a 4 speed Manual Column lever gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Saab 96?
How many 1966 Saab 96 were produced?
How powerful was the 1966 Saab 96? Was the 1966 Saab 96 popular? Was the 1966 Saab 96 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1966 Saab 96?
Q: How fast is the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a top speed of 81 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a length of 164.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 has a width of 62.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1966 Saab 96 cost when new?A: The 1966 Saab 96 cost approximately $1,995 to $2,320 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Saab 96? A: The 1966 Saab 96 was offered as a Sedan, Sedan Special.Q: How many vehicles did Saab produce in 1966? A: Saab produced 37,009 automobiles in 1966.Q: What engines did the 1966 Saab 96 have? A: The 1966 Saab 96 had the following engine options: Inline 3 (841 cc | 51.3 cu in. | 0.8 L.) with 46 BHP (33.856 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 60 Ft-Lbs (81 NM) @ 3000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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