Saab Sonett
Every Saab Sonett generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1955–1974 3 generations · 5 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 57 → 64 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 2 Legendary 2 Legendary · 1 Rare/Common
All 3 Saab Sonett Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Saab quietly tested something wild in the Sonett III: prototype versions powered by a Rankine-cycle steam engine, decades before anyone cared about alternative powertrains. One survived and hit a Stockholm auction in 2019.
1967 marked the end of an era: the two-stroke Sonett II was the last two-stroke-engined car ever sold new in the United States, done in mid-model-year by emissions rules.
Saab's engineers turned the Sonett's engine and gearbox a full 180 degrees to fit behind the front axle — a swap that only worked because the two-stroke engine could simply run in reverse.
Collectors Who Spotted the Saab Sonett
No member has published a public street spot of the Saab Sonett yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Saab Sonett Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonett III (1970–1974)97 (Sonett III) | 1970–1974 | Legendary8,368 built | 1.5L V4 | 64 hp | — | 1,940 lb | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Sonett II / V4 (1966–1969)97 | 1966–1969 | Legendary1,868 built | 0.8L I3 | 59 hp | — | 1,565 lb | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Sonett I (1955–1957)94 | 1955–1957 | Legendary6 built | 0.7L I3 | 57 hp | — | 1,102 lb | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
See a Saab Sonett on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.