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| − | '''Saab Sonett II/Saab Sonett III. 1966–74 (prod. 10,236). 2-door coupé. F/F, 841 cm³ (2 cyl. 2-str.), 1699 cm³ (V4 OHV).''' Björn Karlström penned this unusual looking two-seater coupé, which was originally designed to be powered by the [[Saab 96]]’s two-stroke motor, but then, after 252 units, received [[Ford]]’s V4 power unit also found in the [[Ford Capri Mk I]] and Transit. This gave the pretty car increased performance at the expense of smoothness. The Sonett II made way for the heavily revised, Sergio Coggiola-styled Sonett III in 1970, which was immediately identifiable for its impact-absorbing bumpers. It retained the same centre section as its predecessor and, despite a more powerful 1.7-litre V4, delivered near-identical performance due to its additional weight. The Sonett I moniker is reserved for the original super sports cars, sometimes collectively known as the Saab 94. | + | '''Saab Sonett II/Saab Sonett III. 1966–74 (prod. 10,236). 2-door coupé. F/F, 841 cm³ (I2 2-str.), 1699 cm³ (V4 OHV).''' Björn Karlström penned this unusual looking two-seater coupé, which was originally designed to be powered by the [[Saab 96]]’s two-stroke motor, but then, after 252 units, received [[Ford]]’s V4 power unit also found in the [[Ford Capri Mk I]] and Transit. This gave the pretty car increased performance at the expense of smoothness. The Sonett II made way for the heavily revised, Sergio Coggiola-styled Sonett III in 1970, which was immediately identifiable for its impact-absorbing bumpers. It retained the same centre section as its predecessor and, despite a more powerful 1.7-litre V4, delivered near-identical performance due to its additional weight. The Sonett I moniker is reserved for the original super sports cars, sometimes collectively known as the Saab 94. |
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Latest revision as of 09:32, 23 November 2013
Saab Sonett II/Saab Sonett III. 1966–74 (prod. 10,236). 2-door coupé. F/F, 841 cm³ (I2 2-str.), 1699 cm³ (V4 OHV). Björn Karlström penned this unusual looking two-seater coupé, which was originally designed to be powered by the Saab 96’s two-stroke motor, but then, after 252 units, received Ford’s V4 power unit also found in the Ford Capri Mk I and Transit. This gave the pretty car increased performance at the expense of smoothness. The Sonett II made way for the heavily revised, Sergio Coggiola-styled Sonett III in 1970, which was immediately identifiable for its impact-absorbing bumpers. It retained the same centre section as its predecessor and, despite a more powerful 1.7-litre V4, delivered near-identical performance due to its additional weight. The Sonett I moniker is reserved for the original super sports cars, sometimes collectively known as the Saab 94.
Manufacturing locations: Trollhättan, Sweden
Marque: Saab | Model: Saab Sonett | Predecessor: Saab Sonett Super Sport
