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Moskvich G5



Moskvich G5


Moskvich G5a


Soviet National F1 car that raced in 1969-76. Three first places (1969, 1972, 1973), one second place (1974), and one third place (1973) were taken.

Year: 1969
Number of cars built: 2
Engine: Moskvich 412 (modified in 1972 - car index G5M; the 
differing data are in brackets)
Engine type: L4
Camshafts: 2
Valves/cyl: 2
Bore: 82 mm (n/a)
Stroke: 70 mm (n/a)
Capacity: 1478 cc (1840 cc)
Power: 112 hp at 6000 rpm (124 hp at 6000 rpm)
Fuel system: 2 twin Weber 40DCO carburettors
Chassis type: tubular frame
Designers: Igor A. Gladilin, Mark Z. Milshtein
Engine position: rear
Length: 3820 mm
Width: 1620 mm
Wheelbase: 2284 mm
Track: 1415 mm (1440 mm)
Weight: 580 kg
Drive: rear
Number of gears: 5
Front brake type: drum (disc)
Rear brake type: drum (disc)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h (210 km/h)
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