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Saab 95V4. 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 Model
Year 1974 Chassis No.s: The major visible change for 1974 was the two piece plastic grille that replaced the six piece chrome affair. The safety innovations of the year were the radial tyres now fitted as standard and the new reel-type seatbelts, fitted as standard to Scandinavian market cars, with a reminder lamp on the dashboard. 1974 colours were Sunset Orange, Sienna Brown, Toreador Red, Polar White, Lion Yellow, Carolina Blue and Verona Green. 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 Model
Year 1975 Model
Year 1975B The emphasis on safety continued with rear reel-type seat belts being fitted as standard to the rear seats for some markets. The V4 now had a strengthened gearbox and the obvious external changes were the black windscreen wipers and window surrounds. The colour range was renewed during the year with Emerald Green, Coral White and Solar Red replacing Verona Green, Polar White and Toreador Red. A special model fitted with a 1700 V4 engine, alloy wheels, tachometer and leather steering wheel appeared on the Swedish market in August 1975 with the model year designation 1975B. 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 Model
Year 1976 Chassis No.s Now standard on V4 models was the impact absorbing bumper already fitted to the Saab 99 and Sonett III. These would withstand a collision of up to 8kph (5mph) and resume their original shape. On the 95V4 the the rear bench seat (that seated occupants six and seven) gave way to the relocation of the spare wheel. On the safety front, daytime running lights (DRLs) were standard for Swedish models and the engine output was decreased from 65hp to 62hp to satisfy Swedish exhaust emission regulations. The engine remained unchanged for other markets. It was possible to purchase a V4 finished in Topaz Yellow, Carolina Blue, Opal Green, Coral White, Sienna Brown or Solar Red. 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 Model
Year 1977 Model
Year 1975B Despite the fact that the Saab 95V4 and 96V4 models had now been discontinued on some markets, the improvements continued. Saab 99 style front seats, which included head-restraints now became standard on the 96V4 but not on the 95V4 which did acquire the heated rear screen. A new twin-choke carburettor raised power to 68hp and earned the model year designation 1977B. The same carburettor cut fuel consumption by 5-7%. Exterior changes included black wing mirrors now with increased glass area. Additions to the colour range were Astral Blue and Antelope Brown. Exsiting colours were Opal Green, Coral White, Carolina Blue and Solar Red. 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 Model
Year 1978 Chassis No.s: The 1978 model year was immediately recognisable by its enlarged sidelight/indicator light clusters on the front wings. The 95V4 now had Saab 99 style front seats with integrated head restraints in what was to be the final year of production for this popular station wagon. Production ended on 23 February 1978 with Saab manufacturing some 110,527 units since its introduction in 1959. Jade Green and Laguna Blue substituted Opal Green and Astral Blue. |
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