Car "Moskvich 410": specifications, tuning and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Very surprising, but true, that even in the USSR they developed comfortable and all-wheel drive cars. One of these cars can be safely considered the "younger sister" of the legendary Pobeda, as well as an alternative to Gorky's GAZ-69 car, which does not tolerate compromises.

Moskvich 410 is exclusive at all times.

Soviet crossover?

Glancing from the outside, this car is perceived almost as a hybrid of an off-road car for utilitarian use and an ordinary passenger car. The ground clearance of 43 centimeters and a sufficient amount of space in the wheel arches suggests that the compact sedan is mounted on a powerful chassis from serious full-size jeeps.

However, this is a very misleading impression. "Moskvich 410" all-wheel drive, it was designed specifically for driving on serious off-road. In the 50s, any rear-wheel drive passenger car could drive through puddles, as well as road potholes and even small gullies.

So, "Moskvich 410" is an all-wheel drive version of the 402 model. This is a sedan with a reinforced bearingbody, leaf spring suspension, low gear in the transfer case.

Is it a crossover or an SUV? The appearance and design features indicate that it is still a crossover, because the car is built on a passenger base. But you can take a chance and assume that the crossover is a marketing ploy, and not a technological concept. Meaning - the image of an SUV with very modest possibilities. And even if at the time of the creation of this car they didn’t think about marketing, it turns out that the Moskvich 410 is still an SUV.

Facts from history

This car owes its appearance to builders. In the 50s, Moscow was not yet as huge as it is today - it was possible to drive through the city in half an hour. But in the late 50s, the management began mass building. Residents of the city began to gradually move into new apartments. Residents were happy with their own kitchens and toilets, but this joy was spoiled by the fact that it was difficult to get to work in the morning. You will say - the subway, but the speed with which the subway was built was much slower than the one with which the developers worked. People stood in queues for the bus, which could take them to the subway. And to get to the bus, you need to get dirty in mud or deep snow, because residential areas were also equipped very slowly.

And at this moment, the engineers of the Moscow Plant of Small Cars, which produced "Moskvich", decided to help the residents of the now huge capital. The Moskvich 410 was urgently developed on the basis of the 402 model.

Body Features

The car was distinguished by a four-doorload-bearing three-volume body.

The body itself had a pronounced engine, luggage and passenger compartment. It was a rather rigid truss, on which the engine and chassis components were fixed. The farm was connected by welding into one node of several. In order to give the truss rigidity, as well as strength, the engine compartment and floor were reinforced with two non-removable spars, which were connected using a special cross member.

Practically all joints in this design were fully welded. They were carried out using resistance welding. In some places, the connections were further strengthened with the help of arc and gas technology.

The body parts were stamped from steel sheets. Compared to past models, the 410 was quite stiff.

"Moskvich 410": body characteristics

The wheelbase of the car was 2377 mm, and the length of the body was 4055 mm. The width of the car was the same 154 cm as the 402 models. The height, due to the greater ground clearance, was 1685 mm. At that time, this was considered the average height of most men.

Hood

The hood was built according to the alligator principle. It consisted of a single stamped part. In order to increase the rigidity of the cover, transverse as well as diagonal amplifiers were welded to it. The hood was hung on internal hinges. The castle was located in front. The drive handle of the lock was located in the cabin. To prevent the hood from opening on the go, the developersprovided a special protection system.

Doors

The front and rear doors were almost the same. But on the back there were special stampings, which carried a rather decorative function. They are very similar to those installed on the GAZ-21. The front door was locked with a key, and the rest could be locked from the inside.

Trunk

The cargo compartment could be opened with a special handle.

It was located under the rear seat cushions. It is especially interesting that when the trunk was closed, the license plate bracket at the back was also closed. Under the number was the fuel cap.

Salon

You can highlight the rear-view mirror fixed to the top of the windshield.

You can also highlight the glove box made of special waterproof cardboard, heater, washer.

In addition to all this, for music lovers, the designers have provided a dual-band radio. It received both local and long-distance stations.

"Moskvich 410": specifications

The wheelbase was created for all-wheel drive. The car is designed for 4 passengers. The motor that this SUV was equipped with had a capacity of 35 hp. With. and a volume of 1.2 liters. The gearbox had 6 gears. The mass of this model was 1180 kg. The maximum speed is 85 km/h.

Among the technical features, unlike the 402 model, this "Moskvich" received a steering mechanism,which was installed in GAZ M, and an oil cooler. The car also had a leading front axle. Moskvich 410 had an original design with Bendix-Weiss angular velocity joints.

The transfer case was two-stage with manual engagement.

At the same time, its main advantage is the ability to turn it on on the go. You don't even need to depress the clutch to do this.

Engine

With the exception of some details, the same unit is installed on the car as on the 402nd model. Compared to 402, the shape is slightly changed here.

This is an in-line, four-cylinder, overhead valve 407D carburetor engine. The unit is a modernized version of the K-38, which were previously installed on pre-war Opel Kadets.

The motor ran on 72-m gasoline, which at that time cost a penny.

Fuel consumption was 6.5 liters per 100 km when driving at speeds up to 40 km/h.

A little later, in 1958, engines from the 407th model were installed on the 410th. It had a higher power of 45 hp. With. This greatly increased the vehicle's off-road capability.

Tuning item

Today this car is in demand among those who collect vintage cars. Also, these SUVs are purchased by fans of tuning the Moskvich 410 car. Tuning allows you to restore the car or completely change it beyond recognition, but often amateurs restore this"Moskvich" in its original form. As a result, the car is growing in price and you can sell it for a lot of money. But it's better to keep such a treasure for yourself.

Flaws

The car got really good cross-country performance.

Clearance was almost 220 mm. High landing allows you to overcome even deep fords. Wide tires compensated for the low engine power. Perhaps this jeep was not suitable for severe off-road, but the Muscovites really liked it. After all, then asph alt was far from everywhere in the capital, and on the way to work one could get into serious mud. The car was very ahead of its time. The model was ordered even in Europe.

During operation, significant shortcomings began to come out. So, because of the low center of gravity, the car risked tipping over. The light body lacked rigidity. Owners were required to know how to adjust the differential. Moskvich 410 required careful driving.

In 1961, this project was completely closed, although since 1958 it has undergone many upgrades.