Moskvitch 407

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Moskvich-407
Manufacturer	MZMA
Production	1958-1964
Predecessor	Moskvitch 401
Successor	Moskvitch 408
Class	Small family car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door estate 3-door sedan delivery
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	inline-4, OHV, 1358 cc, 45 hp (34 kW)@4500 rpm
Transmission(s)	3 or 4-speed manual
Wheelbase	2370 mm (93.3 in)
Length	4055 mm (159.6 in)
Width	1540 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight	910 kg (2006 lb)
Fuel capacity	35 L (9 US gal/8 imp gal)

The Moskvitch 407 was a car from Soviet manufacturer Moskvitch introduced in 1958 as a development of the Moskvitch 402 and differs from the Moskvich 403 only in that the engine is different. It was powered by a 1358 cc inline-4 engine giving 45 hp (34 kW). It came with a three speed gearbox and column shift; in 1960 this was changed to a four speed, also with column shifter.

Top speed was 115 km/h (71 mph). Production ended in 1964.