The Car

Let’s start at the end, shall we?

This is the car that our replica to run in the 2010 Midnattssolssrallyt will be modelled on….

The 1978 Saab 99 Turbo as raced by Stig Blomqvist featured the following:

• 246 BHP @ 6000 rpm max. 7000 rpm
• Boost pressure max. 1.6 bar
• Tourqe 32,7kpm/5000 rpm
• 4 speed with limited slip differential
• Weight 1100 kg
• 0-100 km/h 6,2 s 0-160km/h 14,5 s Top speed 185 km/h

SAAB entered the 1978 Lombard RAC Rally with a world sensation in the form of the Saab 99 Turbo. The car was one of the very first rally cars with a turbo charged engine – a technology that has since become standard on all WRC cars.

Stig Blomquist drove a black SAAB-works car GWZ477, and Per Eklund drove a white Happy People / P-O Ekman sponsored 99 Turbo CC.

Our goal is to build a replica of the Blomqvist car and have it running in the 2010 Midnattssolsrallyt.

We have already purchased two Saab 99 Turbos and at least one of those will be transformed into a competition car. The first purchase is featured in the video to the right.

The second purchase will most likely be the primary focus of our preparations for the race. It was purchased on August 4th and initial inspections show it to be in good basic order – the perfect platform from which to build our replica competition car.

The approximate timeline for work to be completed is as follows:

• July: Original 99 Turbo CC is bought in Växjö
• August: Rust and body repair, start of engine and gearbox renovation
• September: Guss rollcage to be fitted
• October: Paintjob
• November: Making of striping, sponsors decals etc
• December: Fitting of the interior
• July 2010 ….. on the startingline of Midnattssolsrallyt.

Whilst we have a small number of initial sponsorship arrangements already in place, we do welcome interest from other potential sponsors as well. If you are interested in supporting this fantastic project and event, please contact us using the contact page.

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There is, of course, a lot remaining to be done with this car before next years rally.

There are a lot of parts we need to complete our build – maybe you can help?! See the table below.

If you can help to provide/source the following parts, please contact us.

SU Historic Rally Team Requirements

Part	Description	Other remarks	Provider	Supporter
Engine	Porsche 928 feul head	Bosch K-Jetronic
15941	Engine Cushions	99 original
23673	Camshaft	Saab 99 Std A
15362	Final gear 6:31	Daldi, Saab 99
15552	Differential brake assy.	ZF-Lamell
	Weber OHCE manifolds	2pcs originally for carbs
Custom	Garrett Turbocharger	Modified
	Exhaust manifold	Modified aks "snakepit"
	Oil cooler	Setrab make
	Radiator	Big size
	Electric fans
	Rally exhaust system	Stainless		Ferrita
Brakes	Porsche 914-4 rear calipers	Rear handbrake
Custom	Saab 87 front calipers	To be modified for 22mm rotors
	22mm rotors	Dual air cooled
Chassis	Rear door gas dampers	Hold up the big hatch
	Front doors	Rust free in good cond
Custom	Rear axle	Mod'd 4 Porsche brakes	HRRS
Exterior	US spec headlamps	+ grille assembly	EOS?
	Rear bumper assembly	1979 Saab 900 model
15040	Protection plate - eng	Saab 99
15792	Protection plate - tank	Saab 99
	Fender extenders	Glasfiber		RPGlasfiber
	Front spoiler	Glasfibre		RPGlasfiber
14621	Modificaton set	Saab 99
Custom	Bosch Extra lights	Rally Knick model
	Roof antenna	1 meter high
	Turn signals	front assembly
	Turn signals	rear assembly
	Chrome piece	rear ventilators
	Key and lock kit	all doors
	Outside mirrors	uh....outside
	Chrome strip	windscreen
Interior	Steering wheel	S&R Motolita w/holes
	VDO oil pressure meter	with sensor
	VDO oil temp meter	with sensor
	Seats	Recaro FIA approved
	6 point harness	FIA approved
	Fire extinguishers
Custom	Rollcage
	Intercom system	Peltot FMT 200		Peltor AB
22376	Minilite alloys	Competition model
	Rally tires
10793	Tripmaster	Saab 99
10785	Map Box	Saab 99
11957	Crash helmet holder
Driver eq	Crash helmets	Peltor Performance		Peltor AB