03/09/2021
Meanwhile, in 1967, MZMA launched the production of "Muscovites" model 412 with a new 1.5-liter engine, which was exactly one and a half times more powerful than the previous 1.36-liter: 75 hp. instead of 50! Of course, at the first opportunity - since 1968 - other models of the family began to be equipped with a new engine: the powerful station wagon received the designation 427, the van - 434. And now, I think, unexpected information: you know which car of the Moscow assembly with the new engine was the most mass in 1968? You might be surprised, but it was a van! In the first year of production, Moskvich-434 sold 1,777 units, while Moskvich-412 sedans were made only 1,753 units, and Moskvich-427 station wagons - 539 units. True, back in 1968, 54 Moskvich-412M sedans were assembled for the sanitary service, and if we add them to the usual “four hundred and twelfth”, the sedans will still pull ahead a little, but if we take into account only specific models, then the leadership is really will remain for the vans.
Meanwhile, in 1967, MZMA launched the production of "Muscovites" model 412 with a new 1.5-liter engine, which was exactly one and a half times more powerful than the previous 1.36-liter: 75 hp. instead of 50! Of course, at the first opportunity - since 1968 - other models of the family began to be equipped with a new engine: the powerful station wagon received the designation 427, the van - 434. And now, I think, unexpected information: you know which car of the Moscow assembly with the new engine was the most mass in 1968? You will probably be surprised, but it was exactly the van! In the first year of production, Moskvich-434 sold 1,777 units, while Moskvich-412 sedans were made in only 1,753 units, and Moskvich-427 station wagons - 539 units. True, back in 1968, 54 Moskvich-412M sedans were assembled for the sanitary service, and if we add them to the usual “four hundred and twelfth” sedans, the sedans will still pull ahead a little, but if we take into account only specific models, then the leadership is really will remain for the vans.