1985 ZAZ 968 M

This automobile has a 2 door saloon (sedan) type body with a rear mounted engine powering the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.2 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 54 N·m (40 lb·ft/5.5 kgm) at 2800 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels. The quoted weight at the kerb is 840 kg. Maximum speed stated is 122 km/h or 76 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3770 mm
Weight
840 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, V
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
54 Nm / 40 ft.lb / 5.5 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
122 km/h / 76 mph

1985 ZAZ 968 M specifications

1985 ZAZ 968 M 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	3770 mm	148.4 inches
Width	1570 mm	61.8 inches
Height	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Ground clearance	190 mm	7.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.75
Kerb weight	840 kg	1852 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	40 litres	8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	ZAZ
Engine code
Cylinders	V 4
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)	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	54 Nm (40 ft·lb) (5.5 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	24.9 kW/litre 33.9 ps/litre 33.4 bhp/litre 0.55 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	45.11 Nm/litre 0.55 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.2:1
Fuel system	1 Dell'Orto FRDC32 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	566.9 kPa (82.2 psi)
Maximum RPM	4600 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	122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 48.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 35.51 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 47.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 28.16 kg/kW 47.04 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
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	256542
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	14.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1985 ZAZ 968 M added 2011-10-03. Last modified 2020-07-26.