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Post Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:15 pm

Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB

Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB (Royal Automobile Factory Ltd.) was started in 1943 in the city of Trelleborg, Sweden.

The company markets cars in most car segments but are most known for their MB muscle car series and the KPB small car series.

Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB is also known for using a lot of decorative chrome on all their cars, no matter if it's a small city car or full size luxury sedan.
Last edited by YugoSpy on Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:27 am, edited 5 times in total.
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
Owner of company: YugoSpy.
Website or Forum thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=10069
Established in 1945.
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Post Mon Mar 21, 2016 12:16 pm

First generation MB

The MB is a Swedish muscle car manufactured by Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB. The first model was introduced in 1964 with the purpose to compete with the Ford Mustang that was to be released in 1964 and with future pony and muscle cars that were to be released in the late 60s. Thanks to the MB's popularity, the car is still in production and "there are no plans to cease production of the MB", according to the CEO.

The car is labeled as MBXXX, where x has numbers that show the displacement of the engine. If the car is equipped with a 4.6 liter engine, the car would be named the MB460. If the car is equipped with a V8, there's often a V8 badge on the rear end of the car.


The first generation MB was introduced in 1964 and quickly gained popularity in media due to the excessive usage of chrome and due to the fact that it was considerably cheaper than the anticipated Ford Mustang. The list price for a MB with a 4.6L V8 was set at 1643$ while the Mustang had a list price of 2368$. The slightly smaller V8 also produced one horsepower more than the Mustang's engine.

The MB was offered with either a 3.5L 3C-9190V-1964 V6 or a 4.6L 4C-9091V-1964 V8. The buyer could also choose a convertible model.

MB 350 V6
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Cheapest base model with a 200HP V6.

DRIVABILITY 28.9 | SPORTINESS 21.5
COMFORT 10.5 |PRESTIGE 18.4

SAFETY 24.9
PRACTICALITY 52.6
UTILITY 39.8
OFFROAD 26.9
RELIABILITY 60.1

Weight: 1198.9kg
Fuel: 19.62L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels, 15" steel rims, 185mm f/r width.
Solid one piston discs f/r.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, twin-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic AM radio system. Standard 50s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD manual four gear transmission with automatic locker differential. 200HP 3C-9190V-1964 V6 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:37.84

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MSRP TODAY: 11694$


MB350 V6 Kabriolet
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Convertible version of MB350 V6. The car is identical to the MB350 V6 except that it's a convertible.

DRIVABILITY 27.4 | SPORTINESS 18.4
COMFORT 8.4 |PRESTIGE 18.3

SAFETY 21.9
PRACTICALITY 36.5
UTILITY 39.9
OFFROAD 25.1
RELIABILITY 59.9

Weight: 1407.4kg
Fuel: 21.17L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels, 15" steel rims, 185mm f/r width.
Solid one piston discs f/r.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, twin-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Two seat standard w/ basic AM radio system. Standard 50s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD manual four gear transmission with automatic locker differential. 200HP 3C-9190V-1964 V6 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:40.71

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MSRP TODAY: 12659$


MB460
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Equipped with 4.6L V8. Visual differences include dual exhausts and a V8 badge on the rear. The MB460 had really sharp and responsive handling for a RWD car with a solid rear axle.
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DRIVABILITY 25.5 | SPORTINESS 23
COMFORT 9.6 |PRESTIGE 21.8

SAFETY 25.6
PRACTICALITY 52.7
UTILITY 41.5
OFFROAD 22.9
RELIABILITY 59.5

Weight: 1299.2kg
Fuel: 21.45L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels, 15" steel rims, 185mm f/r width.
Solid one piston discs f/r.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, twin-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic AM radio system. Standard 50s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD manual four gear transmission with automatic locker differential. 272HP 4C-9091V-1964 V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:34.07

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MSRP TODAY: 13498$


MB460 V8 Kabriolet
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Convertible version of the MB460 V8. Visually and internally the same other than the fact that it's a convertible.

DRIVABILITY 23.9 | SPORTINESS 19.5
COMFORT 8.7 |PRESTIGE 21.8

SAFETY 22
PRACTICALITY 36.8
UTILITY 41.6
OFFROAD 21.3
RELIABILITY 59.2

Weight: 1508.7kg
Fuel: 22.92L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels, 15" steel rims, 185mm f/r width.
Solid one piston discs f/r.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, twin-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic AM radio system. Standard 50s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD manual four gear transmission with automatic locker differential. 272HP 4C-9091V-1964 V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:36.61

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MSRP TODAY: 14470$
Last edited by YugoSpy on Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:33 am, edited 1 time in total.
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
Owner of company: YugoSpy.
Website or Forum thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=10069
Established in 1945.
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Post Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:13 pm

Re: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB

That badge! :D Nice looking car though. Much detail! Nice

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Post Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:39 am

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Interesting design. That's also a textbook lesson on how to make original styling details using the "stripe" vents.
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Post Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:20 am

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Damn...looking very good so far!
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Post Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:32 am

Re: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB

Indeed, a most excellent vehicle!

I love the chrome detailing!
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Post Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:36 am

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That CAR 8-)
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Post Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:49 am

Re: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB

squidhead wrote:That badge! :D Nice looking car though. Much detail! Nice

By my deeds I honour him. V8!



TurboJ wrote:Interesting design. That's also a textbook lesson on how to make original styling details using the "stripe" vents.



DeusExMackia wrote:Damn...looking very good so far!



dimovski wrote:Indeed, a most excellent vehicle!

I love the chrome detailing!


ArtyomRanger wrote:That CAR 8-)


Thanks for the kind words! :D
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
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Post Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:00 am

Second generation MB

The second generation MB was introduced in 1969, right after the first generation MB was put out of production that year.

The design was altered to give the MB a more contemporary look and the side chrome strips going from the front to the rear were kept and every trim now has a rear wing.

The wheelbase length of the second generation MB was increased from 2.63m to 2.83m and the overall length of the car increased from 4.56m to 5.12m. The second generation MB has an above average size for a muscle car but this made it possible to increase trunk size and cabin space.

The second generation MB was criticized for having worse handling the the first generation MB and the engines from the previous generation are available in this car as well as the new 4C-9898V-1969 5.9L V8. The 5.9L V8 was rated at 379HP and was available in the MB590 Super V8

When the 1973 oil crisis started, sales of the second generation MB started declining due to the car's awful fuel economy rating combined with increasing fuel costs. The car was put out of production in 1975.


MB 350 V6
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Base model with a 200HP V6. The second generation MB has a badge on the rear indicating which trim it is.

DRIVABILITY 27 - SPORTINESS 16.5 - COMFORT 9.8 - PRESTIGE 19.3

SAFETY 32.7 - PRACTICALITY 51.7 - UTILITY 42.8 - OFFROAD 26.9 - RELIABILITY 60.5

Weight: 1413.6kg
Fuel: 23.3L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
700mm wheels - 15" steel rims - 205mm f/r width.
Solid discs one piston f/r.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, twin-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic AM radio system. Standard 60s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 200HP 3C-9190V-1964 V6 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:40.77

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MSRP TODAY: 12579$



MB460 V8
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Equipped with 4.6L V8. It has dual exhaust, MB460 badge and a new V8 badge as well as slightly better suspension to improve cornering abilities.

DRIVABILITY 27.8 - SPORTINESS 18.7 - COMFORT 9.6 - PRESTIGE 22.7

SAFETY 33.6 - PRACTICALITY 51.8 - UTILITY 44.7 - OFFROAD 22.3 - RELIABILITY 59.8

Weight: 1522.3kg
Fuel: 25.48L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
710mm wheels - 15" steel rims - 225mm front & 245mm rear tyre width width.
Solid discs two piston f/r.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic AM radio system. Standard 60s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 272HP 4C-9091V-1964 V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:34.46

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MSRP TODAY: 14777$



MB590 Super V8
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Equipped with the new twin carb 5.9L V8. MB590 badge and V8 badge on the rear. Front and rear lips added and exhausts moved to the side. The MB590 Super V8 is also equipped with power steering, making it easier to steer.

DRIVABILITY 32.5 - SPORTINESS 18.2 - COMFORT 12.9 - PRESTIGE 25

SAFETY 34.6 - PRACTICALITY 51.9 - UTILITY 48.2 - OFFROAD 25.8 - RELIABILITY 60.3

Weight: 1639.7kg
Fuel: 26.78L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
710mm wheels - 15" steel rims - 225mm front & 245mm rear tyre width width.
Solid discs two piston f/r.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic AM radio system. Standard 60s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 379HP 4C-9898V-1969 5.9L V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:31.32

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MSRP TODAY: 16360$
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
Owner of company: YugoSpy.
Website or Forum thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=10069
Established in 1945.
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Post Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:38 am

Third generatoin MB

The third generation MB was introduced in 1975. The blocky design from the second generation MB was mostly kept but the car once again went through a change in wheelbase length and overall length. The car is slightly shorter now, at 4.96m and a 2.68m wheelbase. The size reduction was done to reduce weight and improve the fuel economy due to increasing crude oil prices.

Every engine except the 5.9L V8 received an upgrade in order to improve reliability and fuel economy. They are all slightly detuned in order to further improve fuel economy and all engines except the 5.9L V8, even the ones running on leaded fuel, can run on 91 RON regular quality unleaded fuel should leaded 92 RON fuel not be available.

For the US market, only the 3.5L V6 and 4.6L V8 are available due to the requirement of a catalytic converter for all cars of model year 1975 or newer. The US market did not get the 5.9L V8 because Kungliga Automobilfabriken did not upgrade it to run unleaded fuel and a catalytic converter. Kungliga Automobilfabriken stated that the decision to not upgrade the 5.9L V8 was made to reduce costs and keep the price of the MB as low as possible. Because of this, the MB590 was only available in Europe, where catalytic converters weren't mandatory yet.

Every trim now comes equipped with an up-to-date entertainment system featuring an FM/AM capable radio receiver and an 8 track player. Every trim also has gas mono-tube dampers instead of the old twin-tube design and the handling of the third generation MB was now on par with the original MB.

Sales figures for the third generation MB were not as good as the previous generation but the car was still profitable. Production was scheduled to cease in 1981.


MB 350 V6
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Base model with a detuned version of the 3C9190V-1964 V6. It's rated at 166HP @5500 RPM.

DRIVABILITY 24.8 - SPORTINESS 19.9 - COMFORT 18.7 - PRESTIGE 19.1

SAFETY 30.9 - PRACTICALITY 50.8 - UTILITY 42.2 - OFFROAD 26.2 - RELIABILITY 62.8

US LEGAL VERSION

DRIVABILITY 25.4 - SPORTINESS 18.7- COMFORT 20 - PRESTIGE 18.5

SAFETY 30.9 - PRACTICALITY 50.8 - UTILITY 39.8 - OFFROAD 24.1 - RELIABILITY 63.2

Weight: 1278.5 KG
Fuel: 18.3L/100 km (US Version: 20.96L/100 km)

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels - 15" steel rims - 205mm f/r width - long life road tires.
Solid disc 2 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ standard 8 Track player. Standard 70s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 166HP 3C-9190V-1964 detuned V6 engine. US version has same engine with a catalytic converter and 147HP.

PERFORMANCE (Non-US version)

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:38.32

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MSRP TODAY (Estimated) 10098$ --- Same price for US legal version.



MB460 V8
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Equipped with 4.6L V8. Every V8 equipped version has side exhausts, wider tires and the original "V Eight" badge.

DRIVABILITY 21.9 - SPORTINESS 24.8 - COMFORT 17.8 - PRESTIGE 23.1

SAFETY 31.8 - PRACTICALITY 51 - UTILITY 44.4 - OFFROAD 21.8 - RELIABILITY 64.8

US LEGAL VERSION

DRIVABILITY 25.4 - SPORTINESS 23.8 - COMFORT 18.4 - PRESTIGE 22.4

SAFETY 31.7 - PRACTICALITY 51 - UTILITY 44.4 - OFFROAD 22 - RELIABILITY 65.1

Weight: 1388.9 kg
Fuel: 19.59L/100 km (US version: 21.43L/100 km)

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels - 14" steel rims - 235mm f/r width - medium compound tires.
Solid disc 2 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ standard 8 Track player. Standard 70s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 262HP 4C-9091V-1964 detuned and upgraded V8 engine. US legal version has same engine with catalytic converter and 229HP.

PERFORMANCE (Non-US version)

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:31.63

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MSRP TODAY (Estimated): 11118$ --- 11424$ US Version.



MB590 Super V8
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Equipped with the 5.9L V8. This trim is only available in Europe and countries that do not require cars to have catalytic converters. This trim requires at least 92RON fuel to run properly.

DRIVABILITY 23.7 - SPORTINESS 27 - COMFORT 15.3 - PRESTIGE 25.6

SAFETY 32.8 - PRACTICALITY 51.1 - UTILITY 43.2 - OFFROAD 21 - RELIABILITY 60.2

Weight: 1508.5kg
Fuel: 24.95L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels - 14" steel rims - 235mm f/r width - medium compound tires.
Solid disc 2 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ standard 8 Track player. Standard 70s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 379HP 4C-9898V-1969 5.9L V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:29.49

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MSRP TODAY: 14732$
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
Owner of company: YugoSpy.
Website or Forum thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=10069
Established in 1945.
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Post Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:08 am

Fourth generation MB

The fourth generation MB was introduced in 1981. It is often referred to as the 3rd gen MB face lift because of how similar it is to the previous generation MB. Some visual aspects were re-designed and the car got slightly longer, at 5.06m, for extra trunk and passenger space.

All engines, now including the 5.9L V8 which received an update, are capable of running 91RON fuel so consumers didn't have to worry about fuel availability. One could use either 92RON leaded regular or 91RON unleaded regular, depending on fuel availability and whether or not the car is equipped with a catalytic converter.

Most of the features from the 3rd generation MB were re-used in the 4th generation one except the 5.9L V8, which received an upgrade. All trims have power steering as standard equipment now and the panels of the car have been treated to resist corrosion better.

The fourth generation MB introduced a turbocharged version of the 5.9L V8. It spools up at around 3000RPM and has a peak power of 441HP. It wasn't available in the US because the engine lacked a catalytic converter.

The V6 version of the fourth generation MB wasn't available on the US market. only the MB460 and MB590 were available there.

Production was scheduled to cease in 1986.

MB 350 V6
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Base model with a detuned version of the 3C9190V-1964 V6. It's rated at 167HP @5500 RPM. The V6 version was not available in the USA.

DRIVABILITY 28.3 - SPORTINESS 18.4 - COMFORT 19.6 - PRESTIGE 18.4

SAFETY 32 - PRACTICALITY 50.9 - UTILITY 46.7 - OFFROAD 31.2 - RELIABILITY 64.1

Weight: 1316.9 KG
Fuel: 18.68L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels - 15" steel rims - 205mm f/r width - long life road tires.
Solid disc 2 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ corrosion resistant steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 70s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 167HP 3C-9190V-1964 detuned V6 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:38.60

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MSRP TODAY: 12478$



MB460 V8
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Equipped with the 4.6L V8. It has dual exhausts, wider tires and a new V8 badge on the rear.

DRIVABILITY 26.6 - SPORTINESS 22.8 - COMFORT 19.3 - PRESTIGE 22.4

SAFETY 32.9 - PRACTICALITY 51 - UTILITY 49.4 - OFFROAD 26.8 - RELIABILITY 66.2

US LEGAL VERSION

DRIVABILITY 29.2 - SPORTINESS 21.8 - COMFORT 20 - PRESTIGE 21.6

SAFETY 32.8 - PRACTICALITY 51 - UTILITY 49.2 - OFFROAD 26.9 - RELIABILITY 65.5

Weight: 1430.2 kg
Fuel: 20.26L/100 km (US version: 22L/100 km)

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels - 15" steel rims - 235mm f/r width - medium compound tires.
Solid disc 3 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ corrosion resistant steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 70s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 263HP 4C-9091V-1964 detuned and upgraded V8 engine. US legal version has same engine with catalytic converter and 229HP.

PERFORMANCE (Non-US version)

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:31.29

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MSRP TODAY: 14685$ --- 15226$ US Version.



MB590 Super V8
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Equipped with the 5.9L V8. The 5.9L V8 is now available with a catalytic converter so it will be available in the USA.

DRIVABILITY 26 - SPORTINESS 24.9 - COMFORT 18.2 - PRESTIGE 25

SAFETY 33.7 - PRACTICALITY 51.1 - UTILITY 50.2 - OFFROAD 26.7 - RELIABILITY 63.7

US LEGAL VERSION

DRIVABILITY 26.7 - SPORTINESS 24.4 - COMFORT 18.8 - PRESTIGE 24.8

SAFETY 33.7 - PRACTICALITY 51.1 - UTILITY 50.1 - OFFROAD 26.7 - RELIABILITY 63.7

Weight: 1526.6kg
Fuel: 22.54L/100 km (US version: 23.62L/100 km)

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels - 14" steel rims - 235mm F/245mm R width - medium compound tires.
Solid disc 3 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ corrosion resistant steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 70s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 375HP upgraded 4C-9898V-1969 5.9L V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE (Non-US version)

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:28.22

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MSRP TODAY: 16976$ --- 17559$ US Version.


MB590 Turbo V8
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Equipped with a twin turbo 5.9L V8. Has all the features of the MB590, a Turbo badge and slightly wider rear tires. This trim also has a sporty five speed manual gearbox. Only available in countries where catalytic converters aren't mandatory.

DRIVABILITY 25.9 - SPORTINESS 25.9 - COMFORT 15.9 - PRESTIGE 30.3

SAFETY 34.1 - PRACTICALITY 51.1 - UTILITY 47.3 - OFFROAD 24.9 - RELIABILITY 62.8

Weight: 1573.8kg
Fuel: 24.15L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
640mm wheels - 14" steel rims - 235mm F/255mm R width - sports compound tires.
Solid disc 3 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
Galvanized steel ladder chassis w/ corrosion resistant steel panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 70s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual five gear - automatic locker differential - 441HP twin turbo 4C-9898V-1969 5.9L V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:26.07

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MSRP TODAY: 18557$
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
Owner of company: YugoSpy.
Website or Forum thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=10069
Established in 1945.
Company ID: N/A.
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Post Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:25 am

Fifth generation MB advert (img tags fixed)

Advert from 1986 for the (5th generation) MB590 Hyper V8

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Post Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:49 am

Re: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB

Grymma bilar, och det är skönt att se fler Svenskar här. Keep it up!
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YugoSpy

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Cars: 2005 Saab 9-3

Post Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:58 am

Re: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB

PottoGadd wrote:Grymma bilar, och det är skönt att se fler Svenskar här. Keep it up!


Håller med, det är fantastiskt att se andra svenskar här :). Thanks for the kind words!
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
Owner of company: YugoSpy.
Website or Forum thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=10069
Established in 1945.
Company ID: N/A.
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YugoSpy

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Posts: 173

Joined: Tue Sep 03, 2013 7:04 am

Cars: 2005 Saab 9-3

Post Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:25 am

Fifth Generation MB

The fifth generation MB was introduced in 1986. Since unleaded fuel was becoming more and more common, all engines for the 5th generation MB have a modern three way catalytic converter so they can be sold on the US market without having to be fitted with a separate engine.

Even though it was a very competitive and relatively inexpensive car, the 5th generation MB received a lot of criticism for introducing very few technological upgrades. The chassis was up until now being made with galvanized steel instead of corrosion resistant steel, which has been around for a while. The car still uses a ladder chassis and the same cast iron engine blocks from the 60s and 70s, despite the fact that aluminum blocks and monocoque designs were being used more frequently.

The only actual tech improvements were fuel injection systems for the V8 engines and three way catalytic converters. The car was tested by a Swedish automotive magazine in early 1987 and the author wrote that "the new MB is fun, inexpensive and powerful but the lack of innovation in the tech department is disapointing. Kungliga Automobilfabriken haven't even ditched their old automatic locker diff for a proper limited slip diff!"

Every trim still has power steering as standard equipment and production was scheduled to cease in 1992


MB 350 V6
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Base model with a carbureted 3.5L V6.

DRIVABILITY 28.4 - SPORTINESS 24.4 - COMFORT 20 - PRESTIGE 19.3

SAFETY 33.4 - PRACTICALITY 53.4 - UTILITY 48.1 - OFFROAD 32.7 - RELIABILITY 68.9

Weight: 1356.1 KG
Fuel: 16.14L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
660mm wheels - 16" steel rims - 195mm f/r width - long life road tires.
Solid disc 2 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
corrosion resistant steel ladder chassis and panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 80s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual four gear - automatic locker differential - 192HP 3C-9190V-1964 V6G2 V6 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:35.94

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MSRP TODAY (Estimated): 11424$



MB460 V8
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Equipped with a modern, fuel injected 4.6L V8. It has dual exhausts, wider tires and a new V8 badge on the rear. It also has a five speed manual gearbox and a semi clad undertray.

DRIVABILITY 28.3 - SPORTINESS 31.8 - COMFORT 18.9 - PRESTIGE 23.4

SAFETY 34.5 - PRACTICALITY 53.4 - UTILITY 52.1 - OFFROAD 28.6 - RELIABILITY 70.3

Weight: 1485.9 KG
Fuel: 18.12L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
660mm wheels - 16" steel rims - 225mm f/r width - medium compound tires.
Solid disc 2 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
corrosion resistant steel ladder chassis and panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 80s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual five gear - automatic locker differential - 284HP 4C-9091V-1964 V8G2 fuel injected V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:29.92

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MSRP TODAY: 14974$



MB590 Super V8
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Equipped with fuel injected 5.9L V8 and has a semi clad undertray. Other than that, it's the same as the MB460.

DRIVABILITY 28 - SPORTINESS 32.9 - COMFORT 18.2 - PRESTIGE 25.6

SAFETY 35.2 - PRACTICALITY 53.4 - UTILITY 52 - OFFROAD 28.4 - RELIABILITY 68.9

Weight: 1577.4 KG
Fuel: 21.17L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
660mm wheels - 16" steel rims - 225mm f/r width - medium compound tires.
Solid disc 2 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
corrosion resistant steel ladder chassis and panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 80s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual five gear - automatic locker differential - 374HP 4C-9898V-1969 5.9L fuel injected V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:27.98

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MSRP TODAY: 15990$



MB590 Hyper V8
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Equipped with a twin turbo fuel injected 5.9L V8. Has all the features of the MB590, a Turbo badge and very wide rear tires. Has semi clad undertray.

DRIVABILITY 25.9 - SPORTINESS 32.5 - COMFORT 17.4 - PRESTIGE 30.8

SAFETY 35.8 - PRACTICALITY 53.4 - UTILITY 47.9 - OFFROAD 25.1 - RELIABILITY 67.2

Weight: 1653.8 KG
Fuel: 25.54L/100 km

WHEELS & BRAKES
660mm wheels - 17" steel rims - 225mm F/245mm R width - sports compound tires.
Solid disc 3 piston F/Solid disc 1 piston R.

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS
MacPherson Strut & Solid axle w/ coil springs.
Standard springs, gas mono-tube dampers, passive sway bars.
corrosion resistant steel ladder chassis and panels.

INTERIOR & SAFETY
Five seat standard w/ basic 8 Track player. Standard 80s safety.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
RWD - manual five gear - automatic locker differential - 484HP twin turbo 4C-9898V-1969 5.9L V8 engine.

PERFORMANCE

AIRFIELD TRACK: 01:24.87

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MSRP TODAY: 17803$
Name of Car Company: Kungliga Automobilfabriken AB.
Owner of company: YugoSpy.
Website or Forum thread: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=10069
Established in 1945.
Company ID: N/A.
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