SPECIFICATIONS SAAB V-4 SEDAN, 1972 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS TRANSMISSION Overall length: 13 ft 9 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: 2030 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 Compression ratio: 8.0 : 1 rear Net horsepower (SAE): 65 at 4700 rpm Servo-assisted lockheed hydraulic Max torque: 85 lbs-ft SAE at 2500 rpm foot brake system is divided into tWG Fuel System: Camshaft-driven fuel pump independent circuits, each acting on Autolite downdraft carburetor one front wheel and opposite rear wheel Pressure lubrication. Full-flow Hand brake acts mechanically on rear filter. wheels Oil capacity: 3.5 quarts Water-cooling system. Pump, fan and STEERING thermostat. Holds 7.5 quarts Exhaust Emissions (grams/mile) Rack and pinion type Hydrocarbons: 2.09 Ratio, steering wheel to road wheel: Carbon Monoxide: 32.39 15.8:1 Oxides of Nitrogen- 2.10 Impact absorbing wheel with padded hub Number of turns, lock to lock : 2.7 Turning diameter: 34.8 feet SM B V-4 SEDAN SUSPENSION STANDARD EQUIPMENT (cont'd) Independent front wheel suspension Front seat-back safety locks Tubular, rigid rear axle in U-form Front passengers grab-handle Coil springs front and rear Sealed beam headlights Stabilizer bar at front Complete rust and anti-corrosion Double-acting telescopic hydraulic treatment shock absorbers front and rear Back up lights Dual horns WHEELS AND TIRES Two-speed wipers Windshield washer 15 in steel disc wheels Safety padded sun visors Wide base rims, 4 J X 15 in Padded dash Tires 5.60 X 15 in tubeless Heater thermostatically controlled Radial ply tires, 155 X 15 in Opening rear side windows Automatic draft free ventilation ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defroster front side windows Impact break-off rear view mirror 12 volt battery, 60 Ah Outside rear view mirrors 1.0 bph starting motor Automatic interior light AC alternator Litter baskets Glove compartment with lock BODY Cigarette lighter Ashtrays Self-supporting body with flat base Textile carpets Roll cage construction with tubular Nylon velour seat material steel reinforcements in windshield Sill guard and side pillars Splash guards Gas tank between rear wheels Gas tank capacity: 10.5 gals Trunk capacity, SAE rating: 7.5 cu ft All-steel body electrode dipped, lacquered and aluminum treated for anti-corrosion STANDARD EQUIPMENT Electrically heated drivers' seat Front seat head restraints 3-point front seat safety harness Lap type seat belts rear Dual diagonal servo-assisted brake system Warning light for fuel below 7 quarts Warning light for brake failure 4 lamp hazard warning system Safety belt warning system Adjustable front seat backs Rear seat back folds down to form 57 in. storage space
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