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Member ID: zingZACH

Location: Claremont, NH

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Vehicle Info

1973 Saab Sonett

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP68
  • Weight1800lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • Bosch Ignition 

Ratings

    • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Jul 06, 2009

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Zach’s Saab Sonett
“Sonett III - So Neat ”

  • Currently 3.4222222222222 /5 Stars.
6 guestbook comments

This is my restoration project.... It's a 1973 Saab Sonett III #22 off the line in this year.

It's an extremely rare car and it definately needs some love, which she will receive ;)

Most people don't know what a Sonett is... so here is a little info.

The Saab Sonett III is a very sporty car... although it only has 68hp, it is an auto crosser's dream car lol. It has superb handling with the double wishbone suspension on the front and a solid rear axle in the rear. It is FWD and has a 4 Speed Transmission along with a Ford V4 motor... yes, Ford V4. These motors were often found in generators and industrial equipment. They are pretty much bomb proof lol. 68hp isn't much, but the car weighs literally nothing. The body is all fiberglass, fiberglass bucket seats, fiberglass dash, little roll bars, and 2 seats. It is a very light car with responsive handling. It also has a sweet dual catless exhaust from both headers hehe ;) Sounds mean hehe

It runs beautifully while the only real problems are the clutch master cylinder and the rusted floor boards. I plan on restoring this car back to it's original form :)

zingZACH's 1973 Saab Sonett


zingZACH's 1973 Saab SonettzingZACH's 1973 Saab Sonett

zingZACH's 1973 Saab Sonett


zingZACH's 1973 Saab Sonett

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CompassLimited  

Posted by: CompassLimited

07/06/2009 07:29PM

I used to have one of these. Seemed like I was always burning out the clutch which was a pain to replace. It was very fun to drive. Really pulled nice through corners. Like the color of yours. Good luck to you on the resto. 5*****s

drodg55  

Posted by: drodg55

05/08/2009 10:43PM

The sonett looks great. gotta love a 4 banger in a small frame. definitely a good choice with keeping with the orange/black. 5*s

Saab96  

Posted by: Saab96

03/27/2009 02:50AM

really nice sonett! cool ride!

jessejester117  

Posted by: jessejester117

01/10/2009 03:49PM

one of the best looking saabs ever! too bad it only has 68hp lol; someone should try dropping a V6 in one.. that would be absolutely sick if it was possible..

qmorley  

Posted by: qmorley

12/19/2007 06:31PM

Haha. I love all the work getting done to 'your project!' Put up the snow pics!

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Member ID: zingZACH

Location: Claremont, NH