SPECIFICATIONS 1972 SAAB SONETT III DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS TRANSMISSION/DRIVE TRAIN Overall length:approx 12 ft 9 in Front Wheel Drive Overall width: 4 ft 11 in Single dry plate clutch, hydraulic- Height: approx 3 ft 11 in ally actuated Wheel base: 7 ft 1 in Constant velocity universal joints Track front: 4 ft Four forward speeds, all syncromesh rear: 4 ft Overall gear ratios: Curb weight: approx 1805 First 16.2: 1 Gas tank holds: 15.8 US gallons Second 9.7: 1 Luggage capacity: 7 cu ft Third 6.0: 1 Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.31 Fourth 3.9: 1 Reverse 14 . 8 : 1 ENGINE Final drive ratio: 4.67: 1 Road speed, fourth gear at 1000 rpm: Type: four-stroke overhead valve 18.0 mph engine V-4 Number of cylinders: four STEERING Bore: 3.54 in Stroke: 2.63 in Rack and pinion steering Piston displacement: 103 Cu in Ratio, steering wheel to road (1698 cc) wheel: 15.5 Compression ratio: 8.0: 1 Number of steering wheel turns Net horsepower (SAE): 65 at 4700 rpm from lock to lock: approx 2.7 Max torque: 85 lb ft at 2500 rpm Turning radius: approx 15.4 ft Fuel System: Camshaft-driven fuel pump Pressure lubrication. Full-flow filter, WHEELS AND TIRES Oil capaci ty 3 . 5 US quarts Water-cooling system. Pump, fan and 15 in. road wheels thermostat. Holds 7.5 US quarts Pirelli Cinturato tires 155 X 15 in Maximum permissible rpm: 6000 rpm Wide base rims 4-1/2 J X 15 in. Exhaust Emissions (grams/mile): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Hydrocarbons: 2 . 09 Carbon Monoxide: 32.39 Battery 12 volt, 44 anlp. hr. Oxides of Nitrogen: 2.10 Bosch 1.0 hp starter motor Bosch 77 amp alternator PERFORMANCE Top speed approx. 110 mph Acceleration from rest to 60 mph 12.1 sec. BODY/CHASSIS Semi-monocoque all welded steel chassis. Fiberglass laminate body, 0.12 in., structurally reinforced by steel tube roll bar. All cavities anti-corrosion treated. Chassis undercoated. STANDARD EQUIPMENT Only sports car in its class with rollbar Windshield washer with four (4) jets as standard equipment Safety padded sun visors 3-point front seat safety harness Thermostatically controlled heater Dual diagonal brake system Flow-through ventilation Warning light for fuel below 7 quarts Front windshield defrosters (adjustable) Warning light for brake failure Impact break-off rear view mirror 4 lamp hazard warning system Racing type outside rear view mirrors(2) Molded fiberglass bucket seats Interior light actuated by doors Leather trimed steering wheel Cigarette lighter Upholstered baggage compartment Ashtray Sealed beam retractable headlights Textile carpets Provision for driving lamps Tachometer Undersealed for rust protection Tinted glass Back up lights Opening rear quarter windows Side marker lights Free flow dual exhaust Dual horns Safety belt warning system Two-speed electric windshield wipers Aluminum Alloy wheels
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