Modern life of 1950th is need to replace the M-20 on M-21, on a completely new car platform. Model 21 began designed in the 1955-1956.
Traditionally, a new model designers using the most advanced new technologies at that time — engine with top location valves and improved carburetor, centralized lubrication front suspension (as with the old Volkswagen), the abundance of plastic and Vinyl in the cabin.
Authentic Design car little reminding Ford vehicles from 1950 decade — the same round forms hood and luggage, radiator grille with a "missile" intrusion on center (it has been strengthened stars), at the company running deer hood, chrome lining on the rear door. Soon deer and stars was removed.
The car was even more prestigious than "Pobeda" (Victory) and enjoyed great popularity among the elite, and especially among wealthy individuals Caucasus nation. The name of this new car was "Volga", as great river on Russia.
Brief GAZ M-21 :
Number of seats - 4-5
Drive type - rear
Weight - 1875 kg
Length - 4770 mm
Width - 1800 mm
Height - 1620 mm
Wheelbase - 2700 mm
Track front/rear - 1410/1420 mm
Top speed - 130 km/h.
Engine model - GAZ M-21
Type - Inline 4 cylinders
Displacement - 2.45 litres
Fuel system - 1 carburetor type K-105
Max. output - 75 h.p. at 4000 rpm
Max. torque - 166 N*m at 2200 rpm
Clutch - dry single disc
Transmission - mechanical or automatic with hydraulic gear switch, three gears
Number of seats - 4-5
Drive type - rear
Weight - 1875 kg
Length - 4770 mm
Width - 1800 mm
Height - 1620 mm
Wheelbase - 2700 mm
Track front/rear - 1410/1420 mm
Top speed - 130 km/h.
Engine model - GAZ M-21
Type - Inline 4 cylinders
Displacement - 2.45 litres
Fuel system - 1 carburetor type K-105
Max. output - 75 h.p. at 4000 rpm
Max. torque - 166 N*m at 2200 rpm
Clutch - dry single disc
Transmission - mechanical or automatic with hydraulic gear switch, three gears
