Saab 99
Manufacturer:	Saab Automobile
Production:	1969-1984
Predecessor:	Saab 96
Successor:	Saab 90 Saab 900
Class:	Compact
Body style:	2-door coupe 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Engine:	1.5 L Slant-4 I4 1.7 L Slant-4 I4 1.9 L B I4
Designer:	Sixten Sason

The 99 was an automobile produced by Saab from 1969 to 1984. 1971 Saab 99. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of cars. ... Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Saab Automobile AB is a Swedish automobile maker, now owned by General Motors. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Saab 96 The Saab 96 is an automobile made by Saab. ... Saab 90 is also the name of an aeroplane, the Saab 90 Scandia. ... See Saab 900 (NG) for the 1994–1997 Saab 900 model. ... Car classification is a somewhat subjective subject, as many vehicles fall between classes or even outside all of them. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... Peugeot 306 Hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf visible A hatchback is an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin which includes an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind by a hatch or flip-up window. ... A Ford Taurus, a recognizable sedan. ... Peugeot 306 Hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf visible A hatchback is an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin which includes an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind by a hatch or flip-up window. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Internal combustion engine. ... The Triumph Slant-4 is an engine developed by the UK engineering company, Ricardo, for Triumph and Saab. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Triumph Slant-4 is an engine developed by the UK engineering company, Ricardo, for Triumph and Saab. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The Saab B engine was created in 1972 when SAAB bought Scania. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... Sixten Sason (1912-1967) was a designer who started working at Saab in 1939. ... An automobile is a wheeled vehicle that carries its own motor. ... Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Saab Automobile AB is a Swedish automobile maker, now owned by General Motors. ...

On April 2, 1965, Gudmund's day in Sweden, the Saab board started Project Gudmund to develop a new and larger car to replace the Saab 96. This new car became the Saab 99, designed by Sixten Sason and unveiled in Stockholm on November 22, 1967. April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Namesdays or name days are a Swedish tradition of attaching personal names to each day of the year, and celebrating the association of particular days with those having this name. ... Saab 96 The Saab 96 is an automobile made by Saab. ... Sixten Sason (1912-1967) was a designer who started working at Saab in 1939. ... The Old town in Stockholm from the air is the capital of Sweden, located on the south east coast of Sweden. ...

The first 99 prototypes were built by cutting a 96 lengthwise and widening it by 20 cm - this created the so called Paddan (Toad). The metre, or meter, is a measure of length. ... Saab Toad, or Paddan in Swedish, was a car Saab made in 1966 to test out the new chassis and engine for the Saab 99. ... The true toads are amphibians in the Bufonidae family. ...

As a disguise, the first 99 was badged 'daihatsu' as that name could be made up out of letters available for other Saab models [1]. Daihatsu is a Japanese manufacturer of cars, especially compact/small cars. ...

Although Saab engineers liked the two stroke engine it was decided that a four stroke engine was necessary and the choice was a 1.5 L (later 1.7 and 1.9 L) engine from Triumph, the same Triumph Slant-4 engine used in the Triumph Dolomite, but with a Zenith-Stromberg CD carburetor developed specially for Saab. 48 Saab 99s were equipped with a V8 from Triumph, but the idea to use a V8 was dropped in favor of a turbocharged engine. The engine ultimately used in the 99 was a four-cylinder in-line engine that was tilted at 45 degrees, basically half of a V8. The engine produced 87 hp DIN (64 kW) at 5500 rpm. The engine was watercooled, but unlike most cars of the time it had an electric cooling fan. Due to a trade restriction the USA models had a special front facia with two round headlights instead of the single rectangular unit it had in other markets. The "US front" then became a popular item for car customisers in Europe. The two-stroke cycle of an internal combustion engine differs from the more common four-stroke cycle by having only two strokes (linear movements of the piston) instead of four, although the same four operations (intake, compression, power, exhaust) still occur. ... A colorized automobile engine The internal combustion engine is a heat engine in which the burning of a fuel occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... The four-stroke cycle of an internal combustion engine is the cycle most commonly used for automotive and industrial purposes today (cars and trucks, generators, etc). ... Triumph Logo (1978 version) 1934 Triumph Gloria Six 1937 Triumph Dolomite Roadster 1974 Triumph GT6 Coupé The Triumph Motor Company had its origins in 1885 when Siegfried Bettmann (1863-1951) and Moritz (Maurice) Schulte started producing Triumph bicycles in Coventry, England. ... The Triumph Slant-4 is an engine developed by the UK engineering company, Ricardo, for Triumph and Saab. ... The Triumph Dolomite was a popular small–medium-sized four-door saloon car, made by Triumph under the British Leyland organisation. ... Stromberg side-draft carburetor The carburetor (American spelling, a. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... Usually found in 4 and 6 cylinder configurations, the straight engine (often designed as inline engine) is an internal-combustion engine with all cylinders aligned in one row, with no or only minimal offset. ... Deutsches Institut für Normung e. ... kW is a measure of power, kilowatt. ... rpm or RPM may mean: revolutions per minute RPM Package Manager (originally called Red Hat Package Manager) RPM (movie) RPM (band), a Brazilian rock band RPM (magazine), a former Canadian music industry magazine In firearms, Rounds Per Minute: how many shots an automatic weapon can fire in one minute On... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A SAAB headlight with combination projector/reflector optics A headlight or headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as night or precipitation. ... Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to some dispute as to Europes actual borders. ...

Early 99s carried over the freewheel transmission from the Saab 96, but the freewheel was removed with the introduction of the 1.85 L engine, possibly on account of the extra power that the apparatus would have to transmit. Freewheel mechanism In mechanical or automotive engineering a freewheel is a device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft in the case that the driven shaft would rotate at a higher rpm than the driveshaft. ... In mechanics, a transmission or gearbox is the gear and/or hydraulic system that transmits mechanical power from a prime mover (which can be an engine or electric motor), to some form of useful output device. ... Saab 96 The Saab 96 is an automobile made by Saab. ...

Project Gudmund - 'daihatsu'

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The car was wide and low and the suspension gave it handling that was very good for the time. The Cw value was 0.37 while other cars of the time had 0.4 to 0.5. The chassis was also designed for secondary safety. The drag coefficient (Cd or Cx) is a number that describes a characteristic amount of aerodynamic drag caused by fluid flow, used in the drag equation. ...

The 99 was Saab's last rally car, first in EMS guise and later as the turbo version. The Saab 99 turbo was the first 'family car' to be fitted with a turbo; other contemporary turbocharged automobiles were very 'specialised' vehicles and were difficult to drive.

Wheels magazine wrote in a July 1978 road test of the 99 Turbo "Compare the top gear times and you'll see that the Turbo is almost as fast between 60 km/h and 160 km/h in fourth gear as any five-seater in the world." and Modern Motor of August 1978 wrote "It is necessary to drive the car to believe that such a seemingly endless surge of strong acceleration is possible from a 2.0 L engine in a far from lightweight car."[2] Wheels magazine was founded by Athol Yeoman in 1953 with the first edtion appering in May of that year. ...

Saab 99 Police

A police version 99 is shown on a Swedish postage stamp. The hood/bonnet of the 99 (and also the 900) caused problems for the police. Since it wraps around the paint had to be extended up on the hood and not restricted to just the fenders as on other cars. Police issue Saab 99 on Swedish postage stamp Fair use for saab 99 The image saab99polis. ... Police issue Saab 99 on Swedish postage stamp Fair use for saab 99 The image saab99polis. ... A selection of Hong Kong postal stamps A postage stamp is evidence of pre-paying a fee for postal services. ...

Models

UK-spec 1974 Saab 99 EMS

US-spec 1974 Saab 99 EMS

• EMS - Introduced in 1972, the EMS (Electronic Manual Special) was a sportier model that was only available in a two door version. It had a stiffer suspension and was sold in a silver colored metallic paint. The engine had 1985 cc displacement giving 110 hp DIN (81 kW) and a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph). The grille badge differed from the more basic models.
• SSE - Sold in the US to satisfy demand while the EMS was not yet available there. The SSE had a black vinyl roof cover and an automatic transmission built by Borg-Warner.
• X7 - Introduced in 1973. A very basic model only sold in Sweden. The car had no self-repairing bumpers and it also had the same seats as the V4 Saabs, only with no heat. A simpler climate control system was also added. The clock, cigarette lighter, glove compartment and the rear window defogger were also dropped.
• L - Luxe. A budget model introduced in 1973 that came with the 1.8L Triumph engine.
• GL - Grand Luxe.
• GLE - Grand Luxe Elegant/Extra, introduced in 1976. The top model, equipped with fuel injection, power steering and an automatic transmission.
• GLs - Grand Luxe Super. It is the same as a GL but with two carburetors instead of one.

99 Turbo Rally

• Turbo - Introduced in 1978. This was originally a 3-door Combi coupé version but later the company produced a two-door model, which was a limited homologation exercise, to enable the production of a rally car. It was available in red and black. The Turbo S was a special model with factory mounted water injection, giving an extra 15–20 hp. In 1978 there was a very limited edition of a little over 100 five door 99 turbos. They were only available in cardinal red metallic.[3]
• Finlandia - A limousine version of the Saab 99 GLE combi-coupé with a 25 cm longer wheelbase was introduced in 1977 by Valmet in Uusikaupunki (Nystad), Finland and was called the "Finlandia". It was only sold in Finland. The first year had a short extension piece between the front and rear doors. In 1978 the wheelbase was only 20 cm longer than in the standard model and all doors were stretched by 10 cm. Two late 99 Finlandias were fitted with a turbocharged engine at the factory. The tradition continued with the Saab 900 Finlandia in 1979.

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History

The 99 was first shown on November 22, 1967. The first production cars came in autumn 1968. November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...

In 1970 the interior was given a facelift and became more luxurious, with a new dashboard. The exhaust system was now made of aluminum. In March, the 99E Automatic was introduced. It had a 1.7 L engine with electronically controlled fuel injection, giving 95 hp (70 kW). A four-door version was also introduced. Image:Oldtimer-Dashboard. ... Aluminum is a soft and lightweight metal with a dull silvery appearance, due to a thin layer of oxidation that forms quickly when it is exposed to air. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In 1971 the 99 was given a larger and stronger engine, a 1.8 L engine giving 86 hp DIN (63 kW) on the carbureted model and 95 hp (70 kW) for the fuel injected model. The 1.7 L engine was now only available with a carburetor. Saab also introduced headlight wipers. The dashboard was given a redesign along with new instruments. The carburetor (or carburettor, carb for short) is a device which mixes air and fuel for an internal_combustion engine. ... Fuel injection is a technology used in internal combustion engines to mix the fuel with air prior to combustion. ...

In 1972 the 1.7 L engine was no longer available. The power of the engine was increased to 88 hp (65 kW) for carbureted models and 97 hp (71 kW) for fuel injected models. The major change this year were new plastic bumpers that could take impacts up to 8 km/h (5 mph) and still retain their shape. The suspension was stiffened and received stronger dampers. An electrically heated driver's seat was also introduced.

In January the 99 EMS (Electronic-Manual-Special) was introduced. It was a sportier model that was only available in a two door version. It had stiffer suspension and was sold in a silver-colored metallic paint. The engine had 1985 cc displacement giving 110 hp DIN(81 kW) and a top speed of 170 km/h. Look up displacement in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ...

In the USA, a special 99 SSE was available to satisfy demand while the EMS was not yet available there. The SSE had a black vinyl roof cover and an automatic transmission (by Borg-Warner). Vinyl roof refers to a vinyl covering for an automobiles top. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car or truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... BorgWarner is a U.S. automotive parts supplier, known for its automatic transmissions and turbo chargers. ...

In 1973 a low cost model called the 99L was introduced. It was a two door with an 1.85 L engine giving 88 hp (65 kW). All other models had the 2.0 L engine. The LE model had electronic fuel injection giving 110 hp (81 kW). The LE model was mainly made for export.

In 1974 the 3-door hatchback combi coupé (waggonback in the USA) was introduced. It was 10 cm (3.9 in) longer than the sedan. Peugeot 306 Hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf visible A hatchback is an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin which includes an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind by a hatch or flip-up window. ... A Saab 900 combi coupé showing loaded with a 250 kg Stiga ride-on lawnmover. ... A Ford Taurus, a recognizable sedan. ...

In 1975 the brakes were improved and the hand brake now worked directly on the brake discs instead of on separate brake drums. The 99 was now available in two versions, one with a carburetor with 100 hp DIN (74 kW) and a fuel injected version using Bosch's CI-system giving 118 hp DIN (87 kW). In February a model using Zenith-Stromberg 150CDS(E) dual carburetors was introduced. It was only available for the combi coupé. Emergency brake handle in a German train around 1920 An emergency brake is a brake system that is generally only to be used in emergency situations to slow or stop a machine. ... The Robert Bosch GmbH is a German company which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch. ...

In 1976 nothing major was changed, but a self adjusting clutch was introduced. The engines were adapted for tougher emissions requirements and several models with an electrically heated rear window were introduced. A luxurious 4-door sedan model was available, the 99 GLE. it came with power steering, an automatic transmission, a fuel-injected engine, luxurious upholstery on the seats and an armrest in the rear seat. A clutch is a subcomponent of an engines transmission designed to allow engagement or disengagement of the engine to the gearbox or whatever apparatus is being driven. ...

In 1977, the headlights and the sedan's tail lights were enlarged.

In 1978 a turbocharged version of the car, the 99 Turbo, was introduced. It was only available as a combi coupé until the next year. Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ...

In 1979 the 99 Turbo came in a four door version and the Turbo also came in a metallic green two-door coupe.

In 1980 the 99 came in many different models. It was also given the new and safer seats from the Saab 900. Later in the year the gearboxes on all models were the same as in the four-speed turbos. This was also the last year for the 99 in the United States. See Saab 900 (NG) for the 1994–1997 Saab 900 model. ... A gearbox is an assembly of gears allowing the rotational speed of an input shaft to be changed to a different speed. ...

In 1981 the 99 was available in only two engine options, the 99GL with 100 hp DIN (74 kW) and the 99GLi with 118 hp DIN (887nbsp;kW), both with a four-speed manual gearbox. The GLi was a bit more luxurious and had power side mirrors.

In 1982 came the H engine, built by Scania at Södertälje, making it possible for all cars to run on 93 octane gasoline. The two and four door 99GLs came with a five-speed gearbox and low profile tires. All models except the Turbo and EMS came with a single carburetor, manual gearbox and the grille from the EMS and the Turbo. Scania (Skåne) is the southernmost historical Province (landskap) of Sweden. ... Södertälje [søːdə˘ʈɛljÉ™] is a Municipality in Stockholm County, in central Sweden. ... R-phrases , , , , S-phrases , , , , , , , Flash point 13 °C Autoignition temperature 220 °C Explosive limits 1. ... Gasoline (or petrol) is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture consisting primarily of hydrocarbons, used as fuel in internal combustion engines. ... Grille is the name of a German self-propelled artillery vehicle. ...

In 1983 a number of smaller technical and cosmetic changes were made.

In 1984 some minor changes were made. 1984 was the final year for the 99. It was replaced by the Saab 90 and the Saab 900. Saab 90 is also the name of an aeroplane, the Saab 90 Scandia. ... See Saab 900 (NG) for the 1994–1997 Saab 900 model. ...

A total of 588,643 were made.

See also

• Saab Paddan

Saab Toad, or Paddan in Swedish, was a car Saab made in 1966 to test out the new chassis and engine for the Saab 99. ...

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