1972 ZAZ 968

This car has a 2 door saloon type body with a rear mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.2 litres. In this application it develops power and torque figures of 44 bhp (44.6 PS/32.8 kW) at 4500 rpm and 80 Nm (59 lbft/8.2 kgm) at 3200 rpm respectively. The engine drives the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual gearbox. Claimed kerb weight is 720 kg. Maximum claimed speed is 121 km/h (75 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3730 mm
Weight
720 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, V
Power
44.6 PS / 44 bhp / 32.8 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
80 Nm / 59 ft.lb / 8.2 kgm @ 3200 rpm
Top speed
121 km/h / 75 mph

1972 ZAZ 968 specifications

1972 ZAZ 968 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2160 mm	85 inches
Track/tread (front)	1220 mm	48 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Length	3730 mm	146.9 inches
Width	1530 mm	60.2 inches
Height	1370 mm	53.9 inches
Ground clearance	190 mm	7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	720 kg	1587 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	1.2 litre 1197 cc (73.045 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76 × 66 mm 2.99 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.15
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	44.6 PS (44 bhp) (32.8 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	80 Nm (59 ft·lb) (8.2 kgm) at 3200 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	27.4 kW/litre 37.3 ps/litre 36.8 bhp/litre 0.6 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	66.83 Nm/litre 0.81 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.4:1
Fuel system	1 K 125 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	839.9 kPa (121.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	299.25 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	121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 61.96 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 45.57 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 61.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.94 kg/kW 36.65 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.STA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.15-13
Tyres rear	6.15-13
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.96
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	42581
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 ZAZ 968 added before December 1995. Last modified 2020-07-26.