Development
Carefully planned for several years, the Saab board started Project Gudmund on April 2, 1965, Sweden's Gudmund's day. This was to create a successor to the Saab 96, a new and larger car that eventually became the Saab 99. This car, designed by Sixten Sason, was revealed in Stockholm on November 22, 1967. The first arrangement to develop the 99 was to cut a 96 lengthwise and increase it by 20 cm, creating the so-called Paddan (Toad), which was a ploy to disguise the new project. Another façade was to label the first 99 body shell as 'daihatsu', as the word can be composed of characters from other Saab models. [1].Although Saab engineers appreciated the two stroke engine, it was decided that a four stroke motor was required, leading to the decision of using a 1.5 L (later 1.7 and 1.9 L) Triumph engine, the same slant-4 engine that was used in the Triumph Dolomite, although the Saab version was equipped with a Zenith-Stromberg CD carburetor, developed particularly for Saab. 48 Saab 99s were outfitted with a V8 from Triumph, but eventually this idea was dismissed in favor of the turbocharged engine.
Description
The original 99 came with an inclined four-cylinder in-line engine delivering 87 hp DIN (64 kW) at 5500 rpm. It was groundwater cooled but featured an electric cooling fan, uncommon for cars during this period. During the lifetime of the 99 model, later variations of the engine were developed. The bonnet (hood) was forward-hinged, with the panel extending beyond the front wheel arches. The windscreen (windshield) was wraparound and much deeper than those of its contemporaries.Saab 99 1976 is an iconic classic. Get your hands on exclusive Saab 99 1976 posters, mouse pads, t-shirts, and calendars - perfect for any automotive enthusiast or classic car collector. Get yours now, and add some timeless classic style to your home or office!
