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− | '''GAZ-M-21/GAZ-21. 1956–70 (prod. 639,478 incl. [[GAZ 22]] estate). 4-door saloon. F/R, 2445 cm³ (I4 SV).''' Replacement for M-20, conceived under Andrey Lipgart. Larger sidevalve four based on M-20’s, though prototypes had OHV. Three-stage automatic briefly available (prod. 700 approx.), a sensation in the USSR. Refresh in 1958 with new grille, bumpers and indicators, and imitation leather and wool used in the interior for higher-line models. Further refresh in 1962. [[GAZ 23]] with Chaika V8 appeared in 1962, prod. 603 for non-civilian use. Known for toughness, and even exported outside communist countries. Related to [[Dongfanghong BJ760]]. | + | '''GAZ-M-21/GAZ-21. 1956–70 (prod. 639,478 incl. [[GAZ 22]] estate). 4-door saloon. F/R, 2445 cm³ (I4 SV).''' Replacement for M-20, conceived under Andrey Lipgart. Larger sidevalve four based on M-20’s, though prototypes had OHV. Three-stage automatic briefly available (prod. 700 approx.), a sensation in the USSR. Refresh in 1958 with new grille, bumpers and indicators, and imitation leather and wool used in the interior for higher-line models. Further refresh in 1962. [[GAZ 23]] with Chaika V8 appeared in 1962, prod. 603 for non-civilian use. Known for toughness, and even exported outside communist countries. Formed the basis of the [[Dongfanghong BJ760]]. |
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Revision as of 23:26, 13 April 2024
GAZ-M-21/GAZ-21. 1956–70 (prod. 639,478 incl. GAZ 22 estate). 4-door saloon. F/R, 2445 cm³ (I4 SV). Replacement for M-20, conceived under Andrey Lipgart. Larger sidevalve four based on M-20’s, though prototypes had OHV. Three-stage automatic briefly available (prod. 700 approx.), a sensation in the USSR. Refresh in 1958 with new grille, bumpers and indicators, and imitation leather and wool used in the interior for higher-line models. Further refresh in 1962. GAZ 23 with Chaika V8 appeared in 1962, prod. 603 for non-civilian use. Known for toughness, and even exported outside communist countries. Formed the basis of the Dongfanghong BJ760.
Manufacturing location: Gorky, Russia
Marque: GAZ | Predecessor: GAZ M-20 | Successor: GAZ 24