GAZ M-20 B Pobeda 2.1 (52 Hp)
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GAZ M-20:
The GAZ-M20 "Pobeda" is a passenger car produced in the Soviet Union by GAZ from 1946 until 1958. It was also licensed to the Polish Passenger Automobile Factory and produced there as the FSO Warszawa. Although usually known as the GAZ-M20, an original car's designation at that time was just M-20: M for "Molotovets".
The first sketches of similar-looking cars were completed by Valentin Brodsky in 1938 and by Vladimir Aryamov in 1940, which revealed a growing tendency towards streamlined car design in the Soviet Union. Aryamov's two-door coupe GAZ-11-80, designed in 1940, greatly resembled the later Pobeda and was in many ways identical to it. However, after the German invasion of 1941 military priorities delayed the work on the new car and the factory was switched to military production. The first Pobeda was developed in the Soviet Union under chief engineer Andrei A. Liphart. Originally intended to be called "Rodina" , the name "Pobeda" was a back-up, but was preferred by Joseph Stalin. "How much does the homeland cost?" - he asked. The name was also chosen because the works started in 1943 at Gorky Avto Zavod , when victory in World War II began to seem likely, and the car was to be a model for post-war times. The plant was later heavily bombarded, but work was unaffected. Styling was done by "the imaginative and talented Veniamin Samoilov"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B Pobeda Overview:
GAZ M-20 (B Pobeda). With a weight of 1360 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 105 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. A car with a continuous slope from the roof to the rear, enhancing aerodynamics. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 2.1L 52 Hp engine provided adequate, albeit modest, performance for its era, focusing on reliability and utility rather than speed. A top speed of 105 km/h was typical for a family car of the 1950s.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was not a primary design focus, and the carburetted 2.1L engine would be considered inefficient by modern standards, though acceptable for its time and region.
Best Use Case:
General purpose, reliable transportation for both city and inter-city travel on varied road conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and durable construction, built for challenging road conditions.
- • Simple mechanicals, making it relatively easy to maintain and repair.
- • Spacious interior for its class, accommodating 5 passengers.
- • Distinctive and iconic fastback design, a symbol of post-war Soviet engineering.
- • Good ground clearance for varied terrain.
Cons:
- • Modest engine performance and acceleration by modern standards.
- • High fuel consumption compared to contemporary vehicles.
- • Lack of modern safety features and driver aids.
- • Basic interior amenities and comfort features.
- • Drum brakes all around offer limited stopping power.
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | GAZ |
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| Model: | M-20 |
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| Generation: | B Pobeda |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.1 (52 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1955 |
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| End of production: | 1958 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan, Fastback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 52 Hp @ 3600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 24.6 Hp/l |
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| Engine displacement: | 2112 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l |
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| Coolant: | 10.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Rear, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 6.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Maximum speed: | 105 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 26.2 kg/Hp, 38.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1360 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4665 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1640 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1355 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1362 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 200 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.6 m |
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| Approach angle: | 27° |
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| Departure angle: | 19° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 3 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Drum |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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