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Husband does not want to part with his old "Moskvich", says this car has its merits
World-famous car brands are leaving the Russian market. Earlier, news flashed about the nationalization of foreign production and domestic import substitution. But what is the reality? They say it's not far off. Moskvich revival.
Today, people talk a lot about how modern Russia is beginning to look like the Soviet Union. Who knows, it may also affect the local industry. Moreover, the car "Moskvich" really took a separate page in the history of the USSR. What disadvantages this car had and whether it had advantages, I suggest to recall in today's article.
Revival of Moskvich We call the Moskvich a cult car for a reason. It was not only in the city but also far beyond it. The first passenger car, which began to mass sell in the USSR, was the Moskvich-400. It looks exactly like the German Opel Kadett.
The plant with the same name "Moskvich" was founded in 1930. Over the entire history of its existence, the company managed to produce a huge number of models of the famous machine. However, the most popular to this day is considered "Moskvich-2141".
Instagram/@retrogarage_uz This car was much better than its predecessors. For example, the manufacturer has increased the body, making it much more roomy. The car went many times smoother than before, and also had good control. But at the same time, it was simply impossible to disperse the Moskvich-2141 quickly. The main problem was a rather weak engine with relatively large dimensions of the car.
In the late 90s, the Moskvich plant began cooperation with the French automotive corporation Renault. Thanks to this, it was possible to pump the very model of “Moskvich”. However, it was not possible to get rid of the main problem. And it turned out to be, who would have thought, ordinary rust. Yes, the car rusted so fast that after only 1 year of operation it could look like old junk.
Many Soviet motorists were caught up in this problem. They manually cooked the body of the car and processed it. It was said that it was most profitable to buy a red car, since these models did not rust so much.
Moskvich-412. The most popular among the Soviet population became Moskvich-412 model. It was well designed, and also had remarkable potential for modernization. Perhaps this is one of the main reasons why this car is often used in racing.
Cars equipped with a more powerful engine, more than once managed to reach the finish line first. This significantly improved the position of Moskvich-412 in the automotive market. For example, it began to be actively sold in the UK.
Instagram / @m_denar But that didn't brighten up the meager possibilities of standard models. They had not the most powerful engine with an aluminum cylinder block and cast-iron sleeves. Drivers have often faced problems such as engine detonation. In addition, often not the most reliable drum brakes and gearbox were broken.
On the return to the market of “Moskvich” began to speak in the light of recent events. For example, recently in Russia completely stopped the production of cars under the brand Renault. The mayor of Moscow said that the former plant of this car brand will begin to produce new models of “Moskvich”. In other words, to be reborn!
However, it is still unclear when exactly the cars will start to roll off the assembly line. In general, it is not clear what these cars will be. According to Sobyanin, first they will produce models with traditional internal combustion engines, and then with electric motors.
Sanctions have hit Russia on all fronts. In the automotive industry, this is particularly evident. Thus, there were problems with the lack of some imported components. The Russian authorities have found nothing better than to simplify the production of cars. For example, the standard of safety and ecology was officially reduced.
In fact, this means that Russian factories will produce cars without anti-lock braking system (ABS), airbags and dynamic stabilization system (ESP). Whether to buy such cars and especially drive them, it is up to you. However, it is foolish to believe that new Russian cars will be able to become worthy competitors of modern foreign brands.
Tell me, do you believe that “Moskvich” can be revived and does it even make sense?
Today, people talk a lot about how modern Russia is beginning to look like the Soviet Union. Who knows, it may also affect the local industry. Moreover, the car "Moskvich" really took a separate page in the history of the USSR. What disadvantages this car had and whether it had advantages, I suggest to recall in today's article.
Revival of Moskvich We call the Moskvich a cult car for a reason. It was not only in the city but also far beyond it. The first passenger car, which began to mass sell in the USSR, was the Moskvich-400. It looks exactly like the German Opel Kadett.
The plant with the same name "Moskvich" was founded in 1930. Over the entire history of its existence, the company managed to produce a huge number of models of the famous machine. However, the most popular to this day is considered "Moskvich-2141".
Instagram/@retrogarage_uz This car was much better than its predecessors. For example, the manufacturer has increased the body, making it much more roomy. The car went many times smoother than before, and also had good control. But at the same time, it was simply impossible to disperse the Moskvich-2141 quickly. The main problem was a rather weak engine with relatively large dimensions of the car.
In the late 90s, the Moskvich plant began cooperation with the French automotive corporation Renault. Thanks to this, it was possible to pump the very model of “Moskvich”. However, it was not possible to get rid of the main problem. And it turned out to be, who would have thought, ordinary rust. Yes, the car rusted so fast that after only 1 year of operation it could look like old junk.
Many Soviet motorists were caught up in this problem. They manually cooked the body of the car and processed it. It was said that it was most profitable to buy a red car, since these models did not rust so much.
Moskvich-412. The most popular among the Soviet population became Moskvich-412 model. It was well designed, and also had remarkable potential for modernization. Perhaps this is one of the main reasons why this car is often used in racing.
Cars equipped with a more powerful engine, more than once managed to reach the finish line first. This significantly improved the position of Moskvich-412 in the automotive market. For example, it began to be actively sold in the UK.
Instagram / @m_denar But that didn't brighten up the meager possibilities of standard models. They had not the most powerful engine with an aluminum cylinder block and cast-iron sleeves. Drivers have often faced problems such as engine detonation. In addition, often not the most reliable drum brakes and gearbox were broken.
On the return to the market of “Moskvich” began to speak in the light of recent events. For example, recently in Russia completely stopped the production of cars under the brand Renault. The mayor of Moscow said that the former plant of this car brand will begin to produce new models of “Moskvich”. In other words, to be reborn!
However, it is still unclear when exactly the cars will start to roll off the assembly line. In general, it is not clear what these cars will be. According to Sobyanin, first they will produce models with traditional internal combustion engines, and then with electric motors.
Sanctions have hit Russia on all fronts. In the automotive industry, this is particularly evident. Thus, there were problems with the lack of some imported components. The Russian authorities have found nothing better than to simplify the production of cars. For example, the standard of safety and ecology was officially reduced.
In fact, this means that Russian factories will produce cars without anti-lock braking system (ABS), airbags and dynamic stabilization system (ESP). Whether to buy such cars and especially drive them, it is up to you. However, it is foolish to believe that new Russian cars will be able to become worthy competitors of modern foreign brands.
Tell me, do you believe that “Moskvich” can be revived and does it even make sense?
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