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Saab Sonett 2 V4, 1968
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Saab Sonnett II V4, year 1968. Colour red with a black interior. This is a unique Saab Sonnett V4! The automobile was beautifully and extensively restored and rebuilt after it was imported from Germany to the Netherlands. Usually these cars must impress their drivers with 73 bhp under the throttle… THIS example has a SweedSpeed tuned engine delivering a stunning 140 bhp to the front wheels! A massive amount of power considering the weight of only 600 kilogrammes! The original 1500 cc Ford V4 engine was given a capacity of 1853 cc and a host of special parts which make it possible to rev-up to 7000 rpm. The Saab Sonnet features a 4-speed manually operated gearbox with steering column shift; this gearbox works perfectly. This rare classic car is fitted with bucket seats, four-point safety harnesses, 123 tune electronic ignition, an aluminium radiator, an automatic electric cooling-fan, an electric Facet ‘Red Top’ fuel pump, AVO adjustable shock absorbers on all wheels, (boxed) rally type front suspension, a 70 Ampère alternator and a beautifully made Stainless Steel header tank which also acts as a ‘strut’ between the left and right front suspension.
Only 1600 cars of this model have been built, this car is number 813. The Saab Sonnet is a real head-turner! This specimen will also be a magnificent ‘weapon’ to compete in historic (rally) events! The car is currently registered in Germany.
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The Saab Sonett story begins in the mid‑1950s, when Saab sought to demonstrate its engineering ambition beyond aeronautical‑inspired saloons. The first prototype, later known as the Sonett I, was presented in 1956 as an ultra‑light, competition‑focused roadster built around an aluminium spaceframe and a streamlined fibreglass body. Only six examples were produced, making it one of Saab’s rarest creations and a pure engineering exercise rather than a commercial model. Its purpose was to explore how Saab’s two‑stroke technology could be applied to a dedicated sports car with minimal weight and exceptional aerodynamics.
A decade later Saab revived the concept with the Sonett II, designed by Ragnar Håkansson with styling input from Sixten Sason. This new model adopted a fibreglass body over a steel backbone chassis and retained front‑wheel drive, giving it a unique character among contemporary sports cars. Early Sonett II models used Saab’s three‑cylinder two‑stroke engine. From 1967 onward the car was re‑engineered to accept the Ford‑sourced V4 engine, resulting in the Sonett II V4. Production numbers remained modest with 258 two stroke cars, and 1342 V4 cars produced. The car established Saab’s reputation for unconventional yet purposeful sports‑car design.
In 1970 the Sonett III was introduced, featuring a more modern and cohesive body styled by Sergio Coggiola and refined by Saab’s in‑house team. The III retained the V4 engine and front‑wheel‑drive layout but offered improved ergonomics, a more practical interior and a sleeker, contemporary profile. It became the most commercially successful of the Sonett series, with 8368 cars built before production ceased in 1974. Together, the Sonett I, II and III form a unique chapter in Saab’s history, showing the marque’s commitment to lightweight engineering, aerodynamic innovation and unique design.
Technical data (Sonett II V4)
Engine: Ford Taunus V4
cylinder capacity: 1498 cc
induction: single carburettor
capacity: 65 bhp at 4700 rpm
torque: 115 Nm at 3500 rpm
gearbox: 4‑speed manual gearbox with floor shift
top‑speed: 165 km/h
acceleration 0–100 km/h: 13 seconds
brakes: Front discs, rear drums (Saab 96 V4 layout)
drive: Front‑wheel drive
weight: 770 - 800 kg (depending on market specification
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