Stalin personally picked the Opel Kadett K38 that became this Moskvitch's blueprint.
Lead trim: 400-420 1,074 cc four (23 hp)
Moskvitch 400-420400-420 · 1947–1956
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FactStalin personally picked the Opel Kadett K38 that became this Moskvitch's blueprint.
The Moskvitch 400-420, introduced in 1947 (approved for mass production 28 April 1947; first car built 9 December 1946), was based on tooling and a design derived from the 1939 Opel Kadett K38, personally chosen by Stalin, reconstructed with German engineers' help. Unitised construction, independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes were unusual for a Soviet car of the time; it used a 1,074 cc inline-four (23 hp, 5.6:1 compression) and a three-speed manual, taking 55 seconds for 0-50 mph and returning 9 L/100 km. A woodie van (400-422, 800 kg payload) followed in 1948 and a cabriolet (400-420A) in 1949; it went on sale in Belgium in October 1950 at £349, an early Soviet car export, praised by Motor for its quiet engine, finish and ride. Wheelbase 2,340 mm (92 in), length 3,855 mm (151.8 in), width 1,400 mm (55 in), height 1,550 mm (61 in), ground clearance 200 mm (7.9 in).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400-420 1,074 cc four (23 hp) | 1947–1956 | 1.1 L Inline-4 | 23 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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