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
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