SPECIFICATIONS
SAAB V-4 STATION WAGON, 1972
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS TRANSMISSION
Overall length: 14 ft 1 in Front wheel drive. Free wheel
Overall width: 5 ft 2.2 in Single dry plate cushion center
Height, unladen: 4 ft 10 in clutch
Wheelbase: 8 ft 2.3 in Hydraulic system between pedal and
Track front: 4 ft clutch
rear: 4 ft Four forward gears, all synchromesh
Curb weight: 2180 lbs. Gear ratios: First 17.0 : 1
Ground clearance, unladen: Second 10.2 : 1
approx 7 in. Third 6.3 : 1
Fourth 4.1 : 1
ENGINE Reverse 15.5 : 1
Final drive ratio: 4.88 : 1
Type: Four-stroke overhead valve
engine, V-4 Permanently lubricated inner and out-
Number of cylinders: four er driver joints, the outer joint
(in Vee, 60¡) of Rzeppa constant-velocity type.
Bore: 3.54 in
Stroke: 2.63 in BRAKES
Piston displacement: 103.6 cu in
(1698 cc) Disc brakes front, drum brakes rear
Compression ratio: 8.0 : 1 Servo assisted lockheed hydraulic foot
Net horsepower (SAE) : 65 at 4700 rpm brake system is divided into two inde-
Max torque: 85 lbs-ft at 2500 rpm pendent circuits, each acting on one
Fuel System: Camshaft-driven fuel pump front wheel and opposite rear wheel
Autolite downdraft carburetor Handbrake acts mechanically on rear
Pressure lubrication. Full-flow wheels
filter.
Oil capacity 3.5 quarts STEERING
Water-cooling system. Pump, fan and
thermostat. Holds 7.5 quarts. Rack and pinion type steering gear
Exhaust Emissions (grams/mile) Ratio, steering wheel to road wheel:
Hydrocarbons: 2.09 15.8 : 1
Carbon Monoxide: 32.39 Impact absorbing wheel with padded hub
Oxides of Nitrogen: 2.10 Number of steering wheel turns from lock
to lock: approx. 2.7
Turning diameter: 34.8 ft
SUSPENSION WHEELS AND TIRES
Independent front wheel suspension 15 in steel disc wheels
Tubular, rigid rear axle in U-form Wide base rims, 4 J X 15 in
Coil springs front and rear Tires 5.60 X 15 in tubeless
Stabilizer bar at front Radial ply tires, 155 X 15 in
Double-acting telescopic hydraulic
shock absorbers front and lever ELEcTRIcAL SYSTEM
type at rear 12 volt battery, 60 Ah
0.8 bhp starting motor
AC alternator
BODY
Self-supporting body with flat base
Roll cage construction with tubular steel reinforcements in windshield and side
pillars
Gas tank between rear wheels
Gas tank capacity: 11.3 gals
All-steel body electrode dipped, lacquered and aluminum treated for anti-corrosion
Maximum loading space in Station Wagon 42.4 cu ft
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Front seat head restraints Windshield washer
Elect lly heated drivers' seat Safety padded sun visors
3-point front seat safety harness Padded dash
Lap type seat belts rear Heater thermostatically controlled
Dual diagonal servo assisted brake system Automatic draft free ventilation
Warning light for fuel below 7 quarts Defroster front side windows
Warning light for brake failure Impact break-off rear view mirror
4 lamp hazard warning system Outside rear view mirrors
Safety belt warning system Automatic interior light
Adjustable front seat backs Litter baskets
Front seat-back safety locks Glove compartment with lock
Front passengers grab-handle Ashtrays
Sealed beam headlights Air slot to keep rear window clean
Complete rust and anti-corrosion treatment Textile carpets
Back up lights Sill guard
Dual horns Splash guards
Two-speed wipers Opening rear side windows
