Saab Sonett Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1970–1974) — Third Generation
The third-generation Saab Sonett is a compact two-seat coupe built on the brand's front-wheel-drive saloon underpinnings. Its lightweight fibreglass body and modest engines make it an approachable, characterful classic rather than an outright performance machine.
Every Saab Sonett engine here is a compact gasoline unit driving the front wheels through a manual gearbox. Selected examples include the 1.5 MT and the later 1.7 MT coupe, whose extra displacement brings easier mid-range pulling power, while the front-drive layout keeps the drivetrain package short and the cabin usable.