Switching the 96 from a two-stroke to a Ford V4 was such a closely guarded secret that Saab invented a fake company, Maskinverktyg AB, just to buy the new engine's parts without its own purchasing department finding out.
Lead trim: 96 V4
Saab 96 V41967–1980
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Saab 96 V4 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactSwitching the 96 from a two-stroke to a Ford V4 was such a closely guarded secret that Saab invented a fake company, Maskinverktyg AB, just to buy the new engine's parts without its own purchasing department finding out.
Ford Taunus V4-engined version of the Saab 96 saloon, replacing the earlier two-stroke three-cylinder cars; front-wheel drive with a freewheel. Sold in the US (as the Saab 96) through 1973 in modest numbers, but this generation is absent from the catalogue.
Collectors Spotted in the Saab 96 Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 V4 | 1967–1976 | 1.5 L V4 | 65 hp | 85 lb-ft | — | FWD | manual | — |
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