Project 93C, as it was known within Saab, culminated
in the announcement of the new Saab 96 at a Stockholm
press conference on 17 February 1960.
The Saab 96, featuring a new 841cc, 38hp three-cylinder
two-stroke, was well received and proved popular.
Capacity was increased to 50,000 units and the popular
96 opened up new markets for Saab.
The 96 was not completely new - the front was relatively
unchanged from its predecessor, the 93, but the rear was
extensively redesigned to incorporate a 117% larger rear
screen, a wider backseat, larger baggage compartment,
a new fuel tank and larger rear lights.
