Saab

Saab
SAAB SONETT III

2-door 2-seater coupé.

Strictly speaking not eligible here as all imports were unofficial, but some crept in, all with left-hand-drive. Sonnett III was a GRP-bodied coupé style, on the 96 V4's floorpan and engineering, with front-wheel drive, Ford Germany V4 engine, four-speed gearbox and floor change. Though selling in larger numbers with every succeeding model year, as a USA-intended model it was eventually killed off  by the cost of meeting legislation. Larger engine came for 1971, with 100mph top speed, and '5mph' bumpers for 1973.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1498cc/1698cc (V4 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, front-wheel drive
Production dates
1969 to 1974
Number produced
8368
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