General Overview of ZAZ-968 Engine

All engine models are carburetor, 4-tact, over-head valve (OHV), V4, 1,197 cc with distributor drive shaft have 4 separate cylinders mounted in pairs at 90° angle. They are air cooled from axle ventilator, located in the engine crankcase. The basic engine model is MeMZ-968Z (41 hp). MeMZ-968GEi (45 hp) differs from the base model by a new bi-cameral carburetor DAAZ 2101-20 and a new exhaust pipe. MeMZ-968BEi (50 hp) differs by the same element along with new design of cylinder heads with smaller combustion chamber. 

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The cylinders and cylinder heads have rough surface which allows for increased cooling area. The engine design is easy in servicing. All component that may require tuning are in easily accessible places. Uni-cameral carburetor allows for economical, certain start-up and smooth function of the engine right after start-up. With well charged battery, correct tuning of the ignition system and winter engine oil, the engine starts from the starter, without pre-heating at -15°C, from 1-2 tries. The lubrication system has centrifuge oil filter. The engine oil has a number of additives that result in good lubrication, anti-oxidization and functionality in a big range of temperatures. The cylinders are numbered from the ventilator.

  MeMZ-968Z MeMZ-968GEi MeMZ-968BEi
type of engine 4-tact, carburetor, ohv, air cooled
cylinders 4 (V-shaped)
bore, mm 76
engine displacement, cc 1,197
compression ratio 7.2:1 8.4:1
maximum power out-put, hp 41 @ 4,400 rpm 45 @ 4,500 rpm 50 @ 4,500 rpm
maximum torque, kgs-m 7.8 @ 3,500 rpm 7.8 @ 3,500 rpm 8.3 @ 3,600 rpm
minimum rpm 1,000
cylinder work order 1-3-4-2
minimal fuel usage, g/l-s-h 260 245 238
recommended fuel A-76 A-76 Ai-93
The power aggregate has a compact structure and is mounted to the car on 3 supports. The front support is a welded cross-beam bar attached to clutch crankcase. This cross-beam is attached, with 2 brackets and shock absorbing rubbers, to the wall of motor compartment. These supports take the main static and dynamic pressure of the power aggregate. The cross-beam of the rear support is located under the body. This cross-beam is attached, with a bracket and rubber shock absorbers, to the rear cover of the gearbox. The rear support of the power aggregate takes small load, but holds the power aggregate in longitudinal position during acceleration and braking. In order to decrease noise level, the supports are designed in such a way as not to contact with metal parts of the body.