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Moskvich G2
Built as a record car, the G2 was actually a modificatied G1 equipped with a streamlined aluminium body. The G2 took part in many circuit and point-to-point races in the late 50s (Evgeny Veretov won 2500cc single-seaters championship race in 1959). Also Yuri Chvirov set three long-distance speed records in the 1100 cc class in 1956.
Year: 1956
Number of cars built: 1
Engine: Moskvich 405 (1956-59), Moskvich 407 (from 1959
onwards; the differing data are in brackets)
Engine type: L4
Camshafts: 1
Valves/cyl: 2
Bore: n/a (76 mm)
Stroke: n/a (75 mm)
Compression index: 7.8 (n/a)
Capacity: 1091 cc (1358 cc)
Power: 74 hp at 5600 rpm (70 hp at 4800 rpm)
Chassis type: tubular frame
Designer: Igor A. Gladilin
Engine position: rear
Wheelbase: 2440 mm
Front track: 1220 mm
Rear track: 1050 mm
Weight: 660 kg
Drive: rear
Number of gears: 4
Front braks type: drum
Rear brake type: drum
Maximum speed: 223 km/h (n/a)
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