Saab 95
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Trollhättan , Sweden |
The Saab 95 is a two-door, seven-passenger station wagon manufactured by the Swedish company Saab Automobile between 1959 and 1978.
Originally derived from the Saab 93 sedan, its development closely mirrored that of the Saab 96, which succeeded the Saab 93 starting in 1960. Although introduced in 1959, production is frequently considered to have commenced in 1960 due to only forty units being produced in its initial year.
The earliest powertrain was an 841 cc three-cylinder two-stroke engine. Beginning in 1967, the model offered the same four-stroke Ford Taunus V4 engine found in the Saab 96 and utilized in the Saab Sonett V4 and Sonett III. It featured a four-speed manual gearbox. A small lever located on the firewall activated a "freewheel" function, allowing the vehicle to coast downhill without locking up the two-stroke engine; when additional power was required, the transmission would engage to propel the car uphill. Notably, the Saab 95 was equipped with this four-speed transmission before it was introduced on the Saab 96, which retained a three-speed unit for some time, making the Saab 95 suitable for rally competition.
For the North American market, the Saab 95 adopted a larger 1.7-liter V4 engine in the 1971 model year to meet stricter emissions standards. The compression ratio was reduced to 8.0:1, maintaining output at 73 hp (54 kW). The Saab 95/96 continued to be available in the United States until 1973.
Starting with the 1976 model year, the rear-facing folding seat was eliminated, converting the vehicle into a standard five-seater. Production concluded in 1978, with just 470 units produced that final year. Overall, a total of 110,527 Saab 95s were manufactured.
In select markets such as Norway and Denmark, a special export variant of the vehicle was offered as a sedan delivery van lacking rear seats and side windows.
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1961 Saab 95 De Luxe
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Rear view of 1963 Saab 95
