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Moskvich-408 1.4 Sedan

37 kW50 PS50 hp92 Nm1964–1975

petrol · 4-speed manual · Sedan

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Moskvich-408
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Power
37 kW 50 PS · 50 hp
Torque
92 Nm 68 lb-ft
Boot volume
372 l
Top speed
130 km/h
Length
4,090 mm
Displacement
1,358 cm³

Under the bonnet of the Moskvich-408 1.4 petrol sedan sits a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, good for 37 kW (50 PS) and 92 Nm of torque. A four-speed manual gearbox sends the Moskvich-408 1.4 petrol's drive to the rear wheels.

The car reaches 130 km/h. Set the Moskvich-408 1.4 petrol against the Volkswagen Beetle or the Lada VAZ-2101 in a full comparison.

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,090 mmLength 13 ft 5 in1,480 mm4 ft 10 inWheelbase 2,400 mmWheelbase 7 ft 10 inWidth 1,550 mmWidth 5 ft 1 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement1,358 cm³ 1.4 l · 83 cu in
    Cylinders4
    Power37 kW 50 PS · 50 hp
    Torque92 Nm 68 lb-ft

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears4
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Performance

    Top speed130 km/h 81 mph

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,090 mm 161.0 in
    Width1,550 mm 61.0 in
    Height1,480 mm 58.3 in
    Wheelbase2,400 mm 94.5 in
    Boot volume372 l 13.1 cu ft
    Fuel tank46 l 12.2 US gal

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1964–1975
    GenerationMoskvich-408 (1964–1975)

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