Car Moskvich 408 - a family car, which was first presented in 1964
godu.Razrabotka Moskvich 408 model was launched in 1959.
Simultaneously with the base sedan was being developed variants
station wagon, van, coupe and convertible. However, as a result of a
new model in coupe and convertible was released only as prototypes.
The car had a bearing, all-metal body with sub-frame spars in the
extremities. Moskvich 408 replaced the 407 and Moskvich Moskvich
403. Compared with its predecessors "408th" is much larger and
roomier and more comfortable. The wheelbase of the car is 2,400 mm,
length - 4090 mm, width - 1550 mm Height - 1480 mm.
Motor car Moskvich 408, was inherited from his previous models
(407/403), and its existence, he began another 1938, when it was
used in a car Opel Kadett. On models 407 and Moskvich Moskvich 403
was boosted and its power was 45 hp. A version of the powertrain
applied at the 408th betrayed for 55 hp. The motor was equipped with
two-chamber to the carburetor-126. With regard to transmission,
there was used 4-speed manual gearbox, which was developed in 1957.
Until mid-1973 shift lever located on the steering column, after he
was placed on the floor.
Chassis car Moskvich 408 was very reliable. Front suspension was
independent, besshkvornevaya, parallelogram type, two-wishbone
suspension. Until May 1969 the upper suspension arms swaying in the
threaded sleeve, later - do not require lubrication of rubber-metal
hinges. The rear suspension was dependent on springs. Brakes were
drums on all wheels with hydraulic drive and automatic adjustment of
the gap. Power was absent.
December 6, 1969 car Moskvich 408 was a new version of the body.
The car had a high popularity not only in domestic but also foreign
markets. In the 1960s about half of the output was exported. For
example, in 1965 the share of exports, "the 408th" was about 45%,
and in 1967 - about 51%. In Scandinavia it is sold under the name
«Moskvitch Karat», France - «Elite 1300" in Belgium - «Scaldia 408",
in the UK (released a special right-hand drive version) - as a
«Moskvich-408" in Germany - as a «Moskwitsch» .
Production pastors Moskvich 408 was completed in 1975, and in 1976
it was replaced came a new model called the Moskvich - 2138.
godu.Razrabotka Moskvich 408 model was launched in 1959.
Simultaneously with the base sedan was being developed variants
station wagon, van, coupe and convertible. However, as a result of a
new model in coupe and convertible was released only as prototypes.
The car had a bearing, all-metal body with sub-frame spars in the
extremities. Moskvich 408 replaced the 407 and Moskvich Moskvich
403. Compared with its predecessors "408th" is much larger and
roomier and more comfortable. The wheelbase of the car is 2,400 mm,
length - 4090 mm, width - 1550 mm Height - 1480 mm.
Motor car Moskvich 408, was inherited from his previous models
(407/403), and its existence, he began another 1938, when it was
used in a car Opel Kadett. On models 407 and Moskvich Moskvich 403
was boosted and its power was 45 hp. A version of the powertrain
applied at the 408th betrayed for 55 hp. The motor was equipped with
two-chamber to the carburetor-126. With regard to transmission,
there was used 4-speed manual gearbox, which was developed in 1957.
Until mid-1973 shift lever located on the steering column, after he
was placed on the floor.
Chassis car Moskvich 408 was very reliable. Front suspension was
independent, besshkvornevaya, parallelogram type, two-wishbone
suspension. Until May 1969 the upper suspension arms swaying in the
threaded sleeve, later - do not require lubrication of rubber-metal
hinges. The rear suspension was dependent on springs. Brakes were
drums on all wheels with hydraulic drive and automatic adjustment of
the gap. Power was absent.
December 6, 1969 car Moskvich 408 was a new version of the body.
The car had a high popularity not only in domestic but also foreign
markets. In the 1960s about half of the output was exported. For
example, in 1965 the share of exports, "the 408th" was about 45%,
and in 1967 - about 51%. In Scandinavia it is sold under the name
«Moskvitch Karat», France - «Elite 1300" in Belgium - «Scaldia 408",
in the UK (released a special right-hand drive version) - as a
«Moskvich-408" in Germany - as a «Moskwitsch» .
Production pastors Moskvich 408 was completed in 1975, and in 1976
it was replaced came a new model called the Moskvich - 2138.
