1968 ZAZ 966 B

The 966 B is a road car from ZAZ, with rear wheel drive, a rear mounted engine and a 2 door sedan/saloon body style. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 0.9 litres. In this application it produces power and torque figures of 26.6 bhp (27 PS/19.8 kW) at 4000 rpm and 52 Nm (38 lbft/5.3 kgm) at 2400-2600 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox supplies the power to the wheels. The ZAZ 966 B weighs a stated 680 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed claimed is 100 km/h or 62 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3730 mm
Weight
680 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.9 litre
Cylinders
4, V
Power
27 PS / 26.6 bhp / 19.8 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm / 38 ft.lb / 5.3 kgm @ 2400-2600 rpm
Top speed
100 km/h / 62 mph

1968 ZAZ 966 B specifications

1968 ZAZ 966 B data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2023 mm	79.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1220 mm	48 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Length	3730 mm	146.9 inches
Width	1535 mm	60.4 inches
Height	1370 mm	53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.84
Kerb weight	680 kg	1499 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	30 litres	6.6 [7.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	ZAZ
Engine code
Cylinders	V 4 in 90° vee
Capacity	0.9 litre 887 cc (54.128 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 54.5 mm 2.83 × 2.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.32
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	27 PS (26.6 bhp) (19.8 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	52 Nm (38 ft·lb) (5.3 kgm) at 2400-2600 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	22.4 kW/litre 30.4 ps/litre 30 bhp/litre 0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	58.62 Nm/litre 0.71 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system	1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	736.7 kPa (106.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	221.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 39.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 29.17 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 39.12 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 34.28 kg/kW 57.26 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.TB.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.20-13
Tyres rear	3.20-13
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.9
Final drive ratio	4.63
general
Carfolio.com ID	100881
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 ZAZ 966 B added 2002-11-04. Last modified 2020-07-26.