Moskvitch 402

Moskvitch 402/403/407
Overview
Manufacturer	MZMA
Production	1956—1965
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car/Small family car (C)
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door estate 3-door sedan delivery
Layout	FR layout
Related	Moskvitch 410
Powertrain
Engine	1.2L MZMA-402 I4 (402) 1.3L MZMA-407 I4 (403 and 407)
Transmission	3-speed manual (1956-1960) 4-speed manual (1960-1965)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,370 mm (93.3 in)
Length	4,055 mm (159.6 in)
Width	1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Curb weight	910 kg (2,006 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Moskvitch 400-420
Successor	Moskvitch 408 (for 402/407) Moskvitch 412 (for 403)

The Moskvitch 402 is a compact car manufactured by the former Soviet automobile maker MZMA, first time introduced in 1956 as a second generation of the Moskvitch series. In comparison with its predecessor, the Moskvitch-401, the M-402 model featured many improvements which included independent suspension with double wishbones, telescopic shock absorbers, 12-volt electrics, more solid and comfortable car body, more modern trunk, heater, standard car radio, wider viewing range for the driver, etc.