Moskvitch G3 was a
sports car
A sports car is a car designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance, such as handling, acceleration, top speed, the thrill of driving and racing capability. Sports cars originated in Europe in the early 1900s and are currently produced by ...
from
Moskvitch released in 1961 and designed by L. Shugorov. Unlike the earlier
G1 and
G2 it was more based on the standard models. It used a standard FR layout with independent front suspension (from the Moskvitch 407). The transmission, steering, and rear shocks were borrowed from the Moskvitch 410N. The engine was derived from the
Moskvitch 407 engine (but with four K-99 carburetors), producing . In 1963, smaller diameter wheels were fitted and the engine was modified with convex pistons, a new exhaust system, and special camshafts. This increased power to . Three G3's were planned, but only one was built. The G3 was retired in 1965.
Sports cars
G3
Motorsport in the Soviet Union
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