(cont. from page 3) in rubber bushes. The steering knuckle is mounted in permanently lubricated bearings. " Any driver who's willing and able can drive this car very fast on narrow, winding roads. ".....(Motorforaren, Sweden) The suspension springs are pivot-mounted, which is an unusual refinement on standard cars. Due to the pivot-mounting, the springs will never tend to buckle when heavily compressed, thus always providing optimum springing. This is beneficial to road behaviour and comfort, particularly on rough road surfaces. Moreover, pivot-mounted springs are more silent than conventionally mounted ones. Frontwheel drive, overall weight distribution and the light, rigid rear axle are some of the design details which contribute to a Saab's renowned road holding characteristics.
 The front wheels are mounted in double wishbones with pivoted suspension springs and gas shock absorbers. | 
Saab chassis design ensures complete driving confidence and predictable handling, regardless of road surface conditions.
The front suspension coil springs are pivotmounted, which is an unusual refinement on standard cars. The pivot-mounting ensures that the springs will always be straight. |
