ZAZ-966. The second generation of the Zaporozhets was a series of subcompact cars, starting with the ZAZ-966, which entered production in November 1966, [11] although the prototype was first demonstrated in 1961. [10]

ZAZ or Zaporizhzhia Automobile Building Plant (Ukrainian: ЗАЗ, Запорізький автомобілебудівний завод, Zaporiz'kyi avtomobilebudivnyi zavod or Zaporiz'kyi avtozavod) is the main automobile manufacturer of Ukraine, based in the south-eastern city of Zaporizhzhia.

May 28, 2023 · The ZAZ-966, also known as the Zaporozhets-2, was introduced in 1966. It retained the compact size and rear-engine layout of the original Zaporozhets. The ZAZ-968, also known as the Zaporozhets-3, was introduced in 1971.

Jun 23, 2017 · Second generation: ZAZ-966 and 968. The second generation was the inventively-named ZAZ-966.

Feb 23, 2014 · The ZAZ-966 of 1966 to 1972 introduced a completely restyled body whose square shape many see as inspired by the Chevrolet Corvair, and which would continue with minor changes to the end of production. It began with the engine of the ZAZ-965A, but soon introduced a 1.2 liter 41 horsepower engine that subsequent Zaporozhets models would use.

'ZAZ-966 Zaporozhets model was made from late 1966 to 1972, although the prototype was ready in 1961. It had a completely restyled bodywork, no longer resembling the Fiat 600, but now resembling Chevrolet Corvair or the German NSU Prinz.'

ZAZ-966, or "Zaporozhets", by right can be called legendary. In the Soviet Union it was a real national car. For the first time it was born in the 1960s and steadily gaining popularity.

Launched in 1960 as the ZAZ 965, in which form resembles misshapen Fiat 600. Rear-mounted air-cooled V4 in unitary hull, with torsion-bar front suspension and coil rear, plus cam-and-peg steering. Initially 746cc, but uprated to 887cc, in which …

Nov 30, 2020 · ZAZ cars were built in the Ukraine at the Zaporizhzhia Automobile Building Plant in the city of Zaporizhzhia alongside buses and trucks. Nicknamed “Zapo” in the Eastern Bloc the 966 was also exported to Western Europe, and Scandinavian countries.

The first generation of experimental ZAZ-966 was developed in 1960-1961. Already in the summer of 1961, the first running model existed. The creators of the new model wanted to bring it into a higher class compared to the ZAZ-965. Hence the …