MZMA-408, MZMA-426, MZMA-433

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Model  MZMA-408 (MZMA-426)*
Seating 5
Curb weight, kg [lb] TOTAL 990 [2,178] (1,055 [2,321])
front axle -
rear axle -
Gross weight, kg [lb] TOTAL 1,330 [2,926] (1,455 [3,201])
front axle -
rear axle -
Payload [carrying capacity] weight, kg [lb] -
Permissible [semi-]trailer weight, kg [lb] -
Length, mm [in.] 4090 [13' 5"] (4040 [13' 3"])
Width, mm [in.] 1550 [5' 1"]
Height, mm [in.] 1440 [4' 8 11/16"] (1485 [4' 10 1/2"])
Wheelbase, mm [in.] 2400 [7' 10 1/2"]
Track width, mm [in.] front -
rear -
Minimal ground clearance, mm [in.] 180 [7 1/16"]
Minimal radius of turn, m [yards] -
Maximum speed, km/h [mi/h] 125 [75]
Fuel consumption, liters/100km [mi/gal] 6.5 [36]
Acceleration time from 0-100 km/h [62 mi/h], seconds -
Transmission gearbox 4 speed, w/ synchronizer for II, III and IV gears, steering -wheel-mounted shifter
gearbox ratios I-3.81/ II-2.42/ III-1.45/ IV-1.0/ R-4.71
main gear ratio 4.55 (hypoid 41 and 9 teeth)
transfer case ratio -
clutch single-disk, dry w/ vibrations (torsional oscillations) damper
Wheels number 4 + 1
tire size 6,00-13
tire pressure, kg/cm2 -
Suspension front independent, spring, wishbone arm, without front-axle pivot, telescopic double-acting shock absorbers
rear longitudinal half-elliptic springs, telescopic double-acting shock absorbers
Steering gear globoid worm with 2-ridge roller
gear ratio 17
Brakes braking distance, m [yards] -
service (foot) drum brakes, hydraulic to all wheels
parking (hand) drum brakes, mechanical to rear wheels
Filling capacities, liters [gal] fuel tank 46 [12] (A-76)
engine cooling system -
engine lubrication system -
gearbox housing  -
axle housing -
steering system cylinder -
shock absorbers -
air filter -
Carburetor -
Electric equipment -
Accumulator battery -
Generator [alternator] -
Relay-regulator -
Starter motor -
Timer-distributor -
Spark plugs -
Engine engine type MZMA-408, carb., 4-stroke, 4 inline cyl., OHV
cylinder work order -
maximum horsepower, hp [kW] 50 [37] @ 4,750 rpm
maximum torque, N·m [lb·ft] 9.3 [60] @ 2,750 rpm
displacement, liters [cc] 1.36 [1,360]
compression ratio 7.0:1
bore/stroke, mm [in.] 76 [3.00]/ 75 [2.95]
Years of production 1964-1975
Wheel arrangement 4 X 2
Pictures  see below

* parameters in (parenthesis) are for MZMA-426 (station wagon) only if they are different from MZMA-408 (sedan) model.

In 1959 work on Moskvich-408 started. The body was to become absolutely new, engine to undergo more improvements. From 1962-1965 a transitional Moskivch-403 (body of Moskvich-407 but mechanisms of Moskvich-408). Production of Moskvich-408 started in 1964. In 1968, 55% of Moskvich-408 went to export. Along with the sedan, in 1967, station wagon Moskvich-426 and van Moskvich-433. Also, 2 experimental Moskvich-408-Turist with open body with removable hard-top. The Moskvich-408 family survived on production line until 1975. Toward the end of production, the car had 2 headlights on each side and the gear box stick shift was moved from the steering wheel to the floor.

Model type of vehicle and wheel arrangement description Photos
M-408 4 x 2 sedan see table above (16 KB color, drawing, side view [86]), (88 KB color, drawing, side view [106]), (74 KB b/w, front view [28]),  (47 KB b/w, rear view [28]), (93 KB color, structured view [10]), (66 KB color, rear view [83])
M-426 4 x 2 station wagon see table above (5 KB b/w, front view [3]), (48 KB b/w, rear view [28])
M-433 4 x 2 van    6 KB (color, rear view [28])
M-408-Turist 4 x 2 tourist version only 2 experimental cars made; cabriolet body with removable hard-top 21 KB (color, drawing, front view [3])

 

 

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