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  Saab 99 history at The SaabMuseum.com - a comprehensive and up-to-date history of Saab cars
The Saab 99 was the product of the "Gudmund" project - so-called because the Saab board passed a resolution on 2 April 1964, Gudmund's Day, to develop a new and larger Saab.
For the purposes of testing a Saab 96 body, widened by 20cm, was mounted on the floorpan of the forthcoming Saab 99.
The Saab 99 was revealed to the press and public on 22 November 1967.
www.saabmuseum.com /99   (274 words)

  
  Saab 99 - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The 99 was an automobile produced by Saab between 1968 and 1984.
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 1.85 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.
In 1981 the 99 was available in 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.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Saab_99   (1336 words)

  
 ireland.com - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 27, 2006 - PASTMASTER: Saab 99
The 99 at this stage also retained the freewheel mechanism which had long been touted as a fuel-saving device on the predecessor car.
In the spring of 1970, an automatic 99 was produced, using the 1.7 engine.
Saab needed an entry-level car at this stage, and produced the 99L, which had the 1.9-litre engine and stripped down specification, and without the self-fixing bumpers.
www.ireland.com /newspaper/motors/2006/0927/1158591101069.html   (679 words)

  
 Saab 99 - Saabo.com
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 1.85 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.
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".
In 1981 the 99 was available in 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.
www.saabo.com /content/historical/saab_99.php   (1409 words)

  
 Saab Central - Features: Saab 99 Turbo
To begin with the Saab ‘s not styled its shape is evolved from aerodynamic research, Saab being an aircraft manufacturer.
Saab have always been noted for advanced thinking in engineering terms, but here they have, perhaps, been particularly brave, They can claim to be the first manufacturer to use a turbo-charger in volume production, and there is no doubt that other manufacturers are looking very hard into the many advantages offered by the turbo-charger.
This is not the case on the Saab — a smaller, lightweight Amer:ican turbine has been used which comes into operation around 1500-2000rpm.
www.saabcentral.com /features/saab_misc/99_turbo.php   (986 words)

  
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Saab loaned roughly a hundred 99s to private motorists in Sweden, with the requirement that they keep an extensive log book and be willing to offer the car back to the factory for occasional check-ups.
Saab 99 owners had several powertrain options in 1971, being able to choose from the two different-sized engines - in either carbureted or fuel-injected form - as well as manual or automatic transmissions.
Saab had been producing front-wheel drive cars since 1950, so they knew a thing or two about producing strong driveshafts that were capable of handling the power output and severe duty planned for the 99.
www.subrew.com /chris/grm_sample/saab   (7637 words)

  
 Saab 99 pictures - page 2
Early 99s carried over the freewheel transmission from the Saab 96, but the freewheel was removed with the introduction of the 1.9 L engine, possibly on account of the extra power that the apparatus would have to transmit.
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.
www.netcarshow.com /saab/1976-99/02.htm   (1200 words)

  
 Saab Parts, Accessories & Saab Performance Tuning, Worldwide Shipping. Saab 99 (M75-84) -
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 History of Saab
The Saab 90 and the Saab 91 were introduced, the 90 was a passenger plane seating 25-30, and the 91 was a small plane for private use.
Saab board passed a resolution in April 1964, to develop a new and larger Saab.
Saab reintroduced for the 9-5, the return of the floor mounted ignition and reverse gear lock that was absent from its predecessor, the Saab 9000.
www.swedecar.com /saab_history.htm   (2135 words)

  
 Saab Innovations
Strong steel beams are built into the doors of a Saab 99 to help protect passengers from the effects of a right-angle collision.
Saab found that a driver who is warm is more comfortable, more alert, and therefore drives more safely.
Saab demonstrates its commitment to safety with the introduction of seat belt pretensioners.
saab.gmcanada.com /ss/english/vehicles/saab/innovations/worldfirsts.html   (539 words)

  
 Saab 99 at AllExperts
The 99 was an automobile produced by Saab from 1969 to 1984.
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.
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.
en.allexperts.com /e/s/sa/saab_99.htm   (1722 words)

  
 Saab Global - News
In fact, Saab discovered that a naturally aspirated engine would have to be 50 % larger and consume 30 % more fuel to match the power output of the 99 turbo.
Saab has reached yet another milestone in its evolution – producing a car to combine the benefits of turbocharging with the inherent refinement of a six-cylinder engine.
Saab’s new BioPower engine range is the first in the premium car segment to run on E85 ethanol fuel – a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% regular petrol.
www.saab.com /main/GLOBAL/en/saab_9-5_biopower.shtml   (422 words)

  
 SaabTrader - The History of Saab
Just into the new year of 1974, the Saab 99 Combi Coupé; had been introduced and Saab was debating the merits of applying the same concept to the Saab 96.
Despite being an evolution of the 99, the 900 was not merely a facelift.
The Saab 90 was essentially a Saab 99 with a new rear section that was identical to the new two-door Saab 900 that had appeared on the market just month earlier.
www.saabtrader.co.uk /history9.htm   (690 words)

  
 SAAB | ABOUT US | NEWS & EVENTS | PRESS RELEASES
Saab's four millionth milestone was reached 55 years and six months after the Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish Aircraft Company Limited), commonly known as 'Saab', produced its first car at the same Trollhättan plant, formerly used to build aircraft.
The millionth car -- a Saab 99 Combi Coupé -- was rolled out in January 1976, the two millionth -- a Saab 9000 Turbo -- in March 1987 and the three millionth -- a Saab 9-5 sedan -- in October 1997.
Saab continues to study a 7-seat crossover vehicle that will be launched after 2005.
www.saabusa.com /saabjsp/about/pr_050622.jsp   (346 words)

  
 Saab History » 99
His contributions to the SAAB marque have been numerous and it is appropriate to provide a summary of his experiences and collaboration with Saab Automobile over the years.
Per Eklund, a legendary Saab rally driver and native to Sweden, continues to expand on his long history of rally driving behind the wheel of the SAAB 96 V4 in the early days to a Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan today.
It was once again, the SAAB 99 that continued the application of new technologies and in this instance it was the electronically heated seats that first debuted in the 1972 model year.
www.saabhistory.com /category/99   (1219 words)

  
 Saab Parts - Saab Accessories - Partstrain.com
Saab is a car brand that is not so popular mainly because it doesn’t want to be popular.
One thing noticeable and different about Saab cars is their dashboards that seem to have the orientation of a plane cockpit.
The very first car that Saab manufactured, the Saab 92, was designed and manufactured by seven aeronautical engineers, a clear explanation why Saab cars have the orientation and technology similar to the early airplanes.
www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/SAAB   (470 words)

  
 Saab - Wikicars
1974 SAAB 96 V4 Some of the early cars such as the two-strokers, V4s and Saab 99 were quite successful in rally sport, notably the 96 in the 1960s RAC Rally and Monte Carlo Rally, driven by Erik Carlsson.
The first Saab, Saab 92, was hand-hammered into shape by using a support that consisted of an oak stump placed on top of a pile of horse-dung.
Originally Saabs also had the key located on the right side of the steering column, but when they changed from a column shifter to a floor shifter, the ignition key followed along, except in the Sonett III and 9000.
wikicars.org /en/Saab   (2696 words)

  
 Saabnet.com Saab 99 Classifieds
A '78 99 with an H-engine transplant with 5 speed ('85 900 as donor).
Saab 99 turbo engine with new cylinder head and Saab clutch.
1976 saab 99 ems 2 dr, 100% original, 4 speed, factory ac, has only 629000 original miles, soccer ball alloys, clean in and out, southern califonia car since new great shape and running condition.
www.saabnet.com /tsn/class/99.html   (793 words)

  
 60 Years of Saab - Auto News - Motor Trend
Saab is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and to celebrate, we've selected six of the Scandinavian automaker's most important models to highlight in this mini-profile of an automotive innovator.
In 1978, Saab released the evolution of the 99, the Saab 900 three- and five-door sedans.
By the time the Saab 9-3 was called in to replace the outgoing 900 model in 1999, it was clear that little of the familiar DNA was lost.
www.motortrend.com /features/auto_news/112_0702_60_years_of_saab   (1080 words)

  
 saab.tag.nu - SAAB 99
Motorn i den nya bilen, Saab 99, var en fyrcylindrig fyrtakts radmotor.
En nyhet som Saab var bland de första med, för att inte säga först med, var strålkastartorkare.
Detta år började Saab att ändra på de olika bilarnas utväxling beroende på att motoreffekterna skulle anpassas till de olika modellernas användningssätt.
saab.tag.nu /saab99.php   (1576 words)

  
 Saab History
Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden.
On June 17th, 2007, Saab 9-2x Owners will be travelling from all over the North East region of the United States to join in on the festivities at one of the largest Subaru Festivals in North America this year that is taking place at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, Massachusetts.
The Saab 9-2x was a joint endeavour between Saab Automobile and Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru) and was offered only in the United States market from 2004 until 2006 and is now considered by this enthusiastic group of individuals who frequent the Saab9-2x forum, a collector’s item.
www.saabvideos.com   (5618 words)

  
 Saab History - Edmunds.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
By the time the '50s drew to a close, Saab's lineup had grown to include the 95 wagon (capable of seating up to seven) and the 93 750 Gran Turismo, the automaker's first series-built sports car.
The Saab Sonett II, with its body of fiberglass-reinforced plastic, also made its debut during the '60s, as did the Saab 99, which was the first to feature the manufacturer's trademark wraparound windshield.
In 1973, Saab gave birth to the 99 Combi Coupe.
www.edmunds.com /saab/history.html   (557 words)

  
 Saab 99
Der Saab 99 ist ein Automodell der Firma Saab.
Saab 99 wurde nicht nur im Werk Trollhättan ("Stallbacka") hergestellt, sondern auch im Werk Nystad in Finnland von der Tochter-Gesellschaft Oy Saab-Valmet ab.
Der Saab 99 war deshalb ein gewöhnlicher Polizeiwagen in Finnland.
www.weblexikon.de /Saab_99.html   (177 words)

  
 Saab History - Charlotte NC The Swedish Garage Inc.
The development of Saab's next new model, was decided in 1964.
Saab became even more prominent in the eighties.
The Saab and Scania names illustrate the merger of the two Swedish companies.
www.swedishgarage.com /history.html   (336 words)

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