Moskvitch G5
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| Manufacturer | Moskvitch |
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| Production | 1965 - 1976 |
| Predecessor | Moskvitch G4 |
| Class | Formula one car |
| Body style | Open wheel |
| Engine | 1500 cc GD-1 DOHC V8, 200 hp (149 kW) 1.8L UZAM-412-based DOHC I4, 124 hp |
| Curb weight | 580 kg (1,279 lb) |
The Moskvitch G5 was a Formula One car from Moskvitch released in 1965. It was to be fitted with an engine called GD-1, an eight-cylinder 1500 cc DOHC engine giving 200 hp (150 kW) at 10,500 rpm. Already during the first test the engine produced 162 hp (121 kW) at 6000 rpm. The engine was fitted with four dual Weber carburettors and the total weight was 158 kg (348 lb). The G5 was also the first Russian car with disk brakes on all wheels. The fibreglass body was designed using a wind tunnel. However, funding was cut so the car had to be fitted with an inline-4 engine from the Moskvitch 412, but fitted with a new DOHC head and volume increased to 1840 cc. It gave 124 hp (92 kW).
[edit] External links
- Article from Automag magazine on history of Moskvitch racing vehicles (Russian language)
- Article on history of Moskvitch G-series (Russian language)
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