FSO Ogar

FSO Ogar LS
FSO Ogar LS
	FO Ogar at the Museum of Metallurgy and Machine Industry
Overview
Manufacturer	Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych
Production	1977
Assembly	Warsaw
Designer	Cezary Nawrot
Body and chassis
Class	Sports Car (S)
Body style	3-door Coupe
Layout	Rear wheel drive
Related	Polski Fiat 125p; Melkus RS 1000
Powertrain
Engine	R4 1.5 litre OHV ; 82 HP (60kW)
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	4455mm
Width	1630mm
Height	1320mm
Curb weight	Approx. 900kg

The FSO Ogar LS is a Polish concept sports car developed in 1977 by FSO, using components from the Polski Fiat 125p.

Description

Built in 1977, the Ogar was based on the chassis of the Polski Fiat 125p, also using elements of its drivetrain, suspension and braking system. A distinguishing feature of the Ogar was the modern and streamlined body, designed by Cezary Nawrot, and the electrically retractable headlights, modelled after sports cars of the period. Wheel rims made of light metal alloys were an additional sporty feature. The body was made of a laminate combination of epoxy resin and fiberglass and was designed in compliance with regulations set by the United States Department of Transportation, meaning it was equipped with large, protruding bumpers and marker lamps on the front and rear fenders. The interior of the car could be accessed through the three doors and featured 4 soft and comfortable, but not very sporty seats. The prototype travelled over 70,000 miles, and despite positive public opinion, was not put into production. The reason for this was the more advanced development of the more functional FSO Polonez, and the lack of a justification for producing a sports car in Poland.^[1]^[2]

The only copy of the Ogar is in the Automotive Museum in Warsaw, and the body cast can be seen at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Military University of Technology.^[3]

Technical data

Body

Number of doors: 3, suspended on the front pillars and the rear edge of the roof
Front wheel track: 1298 mm
Rear wheel track: 1275 mm^[3]

Engine

Type: 115C.076/56
Four-stroke, carburetor
Number and arrangement of cylinders: 4, in-line arrangement
Displacement: 1481 ^cm3
Maximum power: 82 HP (60 kW ) at 5,400 rpm^[3]

Drive transfer

Driven axle: rear
Clutch: dry, single-disc
Gearbox: manual, four-speed plus reverse gear
Gear change: lever on the floor between the seats^[3]

Suspension

Front axle: independent, upper and lower triangular wishbones, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, reaction bars
Rear suspension: rigid axle, two longitudinal double-leaf springs, telescopic shock absorbers, reaction bars^[3]

Electrical installation

Battery: 12V, 48Ah^[3]

Wheels and tires

Wheels: 41/2Jx13"
Tires: 5.60 SR-13"^[3]

Operational data

Maximum speed: approx. 155 km/h
Fuel consumption: approx. 7-10 l/100 km^[3]

References

^ Zakrzewski, Adam (2010). Auto-Moto PRL: Rulers of roads and roadsides. Warsaw: Demart SA. p. 254. ISBN 978-83-7427-484-5.
^ Górski, Mirosław (2006). History of FSO Car Design. Warsaw: SIMP Warsaw Branch, FSO Employees and Friends Club. p. 78. ISBN 83-920912-1-3.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jakubaszek, Andrzej (29 May 2006). "FSO Ogar LS - Niezrealizowane marzenia". Auto Świat (in Polish). Retrieved 5 October 2015.

External links

FSO Ogar on Oldtimery.com. Oldtimery.com. archived from the original on 5 March 2016.

[1] Zakrzewski, Adam (2010). Auto-Moto PRL: Rulers of roads and roadsides. Warsaw: Demart SA. p. 254. ISBN 978-83-7427-484-5.

[2] Górski, Mirosław (2006). History of FSO Car Design. Warsaw: SIMP Warsaw Branch, FSO Employees and Friends Club. p. 78. ISBN 83-920912-1-3.

[:0-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jakubaszek, Andrzej (29 May 2006). "FSO Ogar LS - Niezrealizowane marzenia". Auto Świat (in Polish). Retrieved 5 October 2015.

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