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Moskvich 407 Coupe



These cars were designed reckoning the winter track racing, in which they were mainly raced. One third place in the USSR circuit racing group B championship was taken in 1962 nevertheless.

Year: 1962
Number of cars built: 2
Engine: Moskvich 408
Engine type: L4
Camshafts: 1
Valves/cyl: 2
Bore: 76 mm
Stroke: 75 mm
Compression index: 9.5
Capacity: 1358 cc
Power: 81 hp at 5600 rpm
Fuel system: 2 Weber 40DCO carburettors
Chassis type: integral body
Designers: Igor A. Gladilin, Lev M. Shugurov
Engine position: front
Wheelbase: 2380 mm
Track: 1250 mm
Weight: 860 kg
Drive: rear
Number of gears: 4
Front brake type: drum
Rear brake type: drum
Front tyres: 5.90-13"
Rear tyres: 5.90-13"
Maximum speed: 145 km/h
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