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Estonia 3



The first Estonia that was in the small-batch production and so was the main car in Soviet 500cc Formula 3 (1961-63) and Formula 4 (1964-67).
Years: 1960-61
Number of cars built: 36
Engine: IMZ M52S
Engine-type: 2-cylinder, 2-stroke
Camshafts: 1
Valves/cyl: 2
Capacity: 496 cc
Power: 35 hp at 7500 rpm
Chassis type: tubular frame
Designers: Ants Seiler, Peep Velbri
Engine position: rear
Length: 3200 mm
Width: 1325 mm
Height: 830 mm
Wheelbase: 2200 mm
Front track: 1200 mm
Rear track: 1050 mm
Weight: 260 kg
Drive: rear
Number of gears: 4
Front brake type: drum
Rear brake type: drum
Front tyres: 3.25-16"
Rear tyres: 3.25-16"
Maximum speed: 150 km/h
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