Saab's Scariest Car Is The Twin-Engined 93 Dubbed The Monster
Jalopnik • • technology
Key Points:
- In the 1950s, Saab engineers created the Saab 93 "Monstret," a twin-engined experimental rally car combining two three-cylinder two-stroke engines into a powerful 1.5-liter six-cylinder unit producing 138 horsepower.
- The Monster was designed to overcome the Saab 93's limitations in high-speed rally stages, aiming to retain front-wheel drive while delivering greater speed and power than typical small-displacement engines of the era.
- Despite its impressive 122 mph top speed, the car was extremely difficult to handle due to severe understeer and torque steer caused by the heavy twin engines mounted at the front, making it dangerous for competitive racing.
- Engineering challenges such as gearbox failure and poor weight distribution
