The A-Z of Racing Cars


Saab 96 Sport



Erik Carlsson, 1964 RAC Rally


Chassis TypeUnitary by welded pressed steel panels.
Engine
ModelSaab
Type3-cylinder in-line, two-stroke
Capacity841 cc
Bore x Stroke70.00 x 72.90 mm
Max Power70 BHP @ 6000 rpm (Group 2 version) (eventually 83 HP would be achieved in ’66)
58 BHP @ 6000 rpm (Group 1 version)
Carburettors3 x 28mm Solex
Fuel97 ROZ
Spark plugsChampion UK16V
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed Saab, synchromesh, column control, aluminium alloy casing.
Final drive5.14 – 5.43 – 6.14
ClutchFichtel & Sachs single dry plate
Other
Suspension, FrontUnequal length double wishbones, coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar.
Suspension, RearU-shaped tubular beam-axle, trailing arms, coil springs and shock absorbers.
Brakes, Front10.75” Lockheed solid cast-iron discs.
Brakes, Rear8 x 1.5” finned drums.
Wheels, Front and rearPressed steel, 4 x 15”
Tyres, Front and rearDunlop Sport 155 x 15
SteeringRack-and-pinion by Engineering Products Inc.
Dimensions
Wheelbase2488 mm
Length4050 mm
Width1570 mm
Height1470 mm
Track1220 mm
Empty weight950 kg (2094 lbs)

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