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Saab 99 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Saab 99 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 4 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5220 rpm
    • Average torque: 158 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1099 kg / 2423 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1594 kg / 3515 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

Gearbox types in 1968 Saab 99 through generations

  • 2.0 —4 MT (157 Nm)
  • 2.0 EMS —4 MT (167 Nm)
  • 1.8S —4 MT (146 Nm)
  • 2.0 GL —4 MT (161 Nm)

    • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 1.7 4 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.0 EMS 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.8S 4 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.0 GL 4 MT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    1.7 Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    2.0 EMS Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 69%
    1.8S Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 GL Manual 4 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.7
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.0 EMS
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.8S
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 GL
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%