Saab 2-stroke engines

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Saab 2-stroke engines were compact, lightweight powerplants used in early Saab cars, renowned for their distinctive sound, simplicity, and success in rally competition.

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instanceOf automobile engine family
associatedWithDriver Erik Carlsson NERFINISHED
bore 70 mm
carburetion single carburetor
triple carburetor (sport versions)
configuration inline-three engine
coolingSystem water-cooled
countryOfOrigin Sweden
displacementRange 0.75 L to 0.84 L
emissionsCharacteristic relatively high hydrocarbon emissions
engineCycle two-stroke
firstUsedInRally early 1950s
fuelType gasoline
ignitionSystem Saab Ignition Key (combined starter and ignition switch) NERFINISHED
contact breaker ignition
induction naturally aspirated
legacy cult following among Saab enthusiasts
iconic sound associated with early Saab cars
lubricationSystem fuel-oil premix
manufacturer Saab NERFINISHED
marketPerception economical to maintain
unusual compared to four-stroke competitors
notableFeature compact design
distinctive exhaust sound
freewheel device in transmission to protect engine on overrun
lightweight construction
mechanical simplicity
strong low-end torque for displacement
notableUse international rally competition
numberOfCylinders 3
oilMixRatio 25:1
33:1
origin based on DKW two-stroke engine design
powerOutputRange 25 hp to about 60 hp
productionEnd 1968
productionStart 1949
rallySuccess multiple wins in Monte Carlo Rally
multiple wins in RAC Rally
replacedBy Saab V4 engines NERFINISHED
replacedInModelYear 1967 Saab 96 (most markets) NERFINISHED
stroke 73 mm
usedInModel Saab 92 NERFINISHED
Saab 93 NERFINISHED
Saab 95 NERFINISHED
Saab 96 NERFINISHED
Saab Sonett I NERFINISHED
Saab Sonett II NERFINISHED
valvetrain port-controlled

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Erik Carlsson associatedWith Saab 2-stroke engines