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Moskvich 404 Sport



This red sportscar raced with success in the late 50s, winning three championships one after another (1957-59).

Year: 1954
Number of cars built: 1
Engine: Moskvich 404 (1955-59), Moskvich 407 (from 1959 onwards; the differing data are in brackets)
Engine type: L4
Camshafts: 1
Valves/cyl: 2
Compression index: 9.2 (9.0)
Capacity: 1074 cc (1358 cc)
Power: 58 hp at 4860 rpm (70 hp at 4800 rpm)
Fuel system: 4 Izh 49 carburettors
Chassis type: integral body
Designer: Igor A. Gladilin
Engine position: front
Length: 4130 mm
Width: 1375 mm
Height: 1015 mm
Wheelbase: 2340 mm
Track: 1168 mm
Weight: 902 kg
Drive: rear
Number of gears: 3 (4)
Front brake type: drum
Rear brake type: drum
Front tyres: 5.00-16" (5.60-13")
Rear tyres: 5.00-16" (5.60-13")
Maximum speed: 147 km/h (156 km/h)
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