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Saab Sonett I (1956)

home Saab Sonett I (1956) Manufacturer : Saab
calendar Saab Sonett I (1956) Productions :  1956
settings Saab Sonett I (1956) Engine : three-cylinder 748 cc two-stroke engine giving 57.5 hp (43 kW)
world Saab Sonett I (1956) Source : netcarshow.com

On March 16, 1956 the Saab Sonett Super Sport or Saab 94 (later known as Sonett I) was displayed at Stockholm’s Bilsalong (motor show). Only 6 were made, the original had a hand crafted body and the others were made in Glassfiber Reinforced Polyester (GRP – “fiberglass”) using the original car as a model. It had a three-cylinder 748 cc two-stroke engine giving 57.5 hp (43 kW). The body design was advanced for its time and was based on aluminium boxes. However, racing rules were changed and since Saab was now allowed to race using tuned up standard cars, only six were produced. In September 1996, car number 1 broke the Swedish speed record for cars up to 750 cc with a speed of 159.4 km/h.

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Aston Martin DB6 (1956)

home Aston Martin DB6 (1956) Manufacturer : Aston Martin
calendar Aston Martin DB6 (1956) Productions : 1956
settings Aston Martin DB6 (1956) Engine : dohc I-6, 3995 cc, 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm, 288 lbs-ft @ 3850 rpm (Vantage: 325 bhp @ 5750 rpm)
config Aston Martin DB6 (1956) Transmission : ZF 5-speed overdrive manual or Borg-Warner 3-speed automatic
world Aston Martin DB6 (1956) Source : netcarshow.com

The Aston Martin DB4 through the DB5, the new model was announced at the London Motor Show in October 1965. The most noticeable styling change on the Aston Martin DB6 was the spoiler – then called a Kamm tail – integrated into the tail of the car, which improved high speed stability. The split front and rear bumpers; a redesigned oil cooler opening in the front valance, a higher roof (136 cm) and longer wheelbase (258.5 cm), 9.5 cm more than the DB5, giving an overall length of 462 cm.

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