Saab 92 1950 posters


Saab 92

The Saab 92 is an automobile that was designed by the Swedish auto makers from Saab. It is noted for its aerodynamic look when compared to other cars of the same era, even having a drag coefficient of 0.30 – higher than that of the Porsche 996 and the Ferrari F40. Production began on December 12, 1949, with all 700 of the 1950 models classified as the 'Deluxe' version. However, there were no standard models produced as no one was interested in buying it. The engine was a transversely mounted two-cylinder two-stroke 764 cc, 25 hp (19 kW) thermosiphon engine that had been adapted from the DKW design and offered a top speed of 105 km/p. It was equipped with three gears, the first being unsynchronised, and a freewheel device to prevent overrun. The suspension was provided by torsion bars. It is said that the colour for the Saab 92 was green as the car makers had a surplus of the colour from the production of warplanes. Rolf Mellde, who was the head engineer at Saab, entered the Swedish Rally with the 92 just two weeks after it was released and secured 2nd place in his class. There were also other successes, including Greta Molander who won the 'Coupe des Dames' at the Monte Carlo Rally in 1952 with a 35 hp (26 kW) tuned Saab 92. The 1952 Saab 92B had a larger rear window and an opening lid to provide more luggage space. It was offered in grey, blue-grey, black, green, maroon, and moss green. It was then equipped with a Solex 32BI carburetor and an ignition coil with a rated power of 28 hp (21 kW) in 1954, in addition to Hella unit headlights. It was also this year that the option of a cloth roof, either semi-cab or cabrio coach, was made available. In 1955, an electric fuel pump was added along with square tail lights being fitted on the rear fenders. The colours available in this year were grey, maroon, moss green, grey-green, and beige. The English test pilot 'Bob' Moore, who had aided the development of the Saab Tunnan (J29) fighter jet, brought a 1955 Saab 92B back to England when he returned and later went on to become the first managing director of Saab GB Ltd, making it the first ever Saab imported to the UK. The last Saab 92 was assembled in late 1956/early 1957 and a total of 20,128 92s were made. This automobile has later been commemorated on a Swedish postage stamp.

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