Moskvitch 2140 1975–1982 car dimensions: 4250 mm long, 1550 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,080 kg. Braked towing is 600 kg.
The cabin is basic with a simple dashboard, large thin-rim steering wheel and round gauges. Heating and ventilation use engine coolant with a fan and air flaps for windscreen and footwells. Front seats have optional height-adjustable headrests on later or SL versions. Radio is available. Rear window heater is an option. Manual windows and no power aids.
Boot holds 600 litres with the spare wheel taking some space. Cargo in the boot is limited to 50 kg.
Towing is rated at 300 kg unbraked or 600 kg braked. Payload reaches 400 kg. The rural 21406 version has reinforced suspension, all-drum brakes and a towing eye for tougher use.
Cabin offers ergonomic front seats with height-adjustable headrests and anatomical profile plus wider rear backrest. Soft perforated vinyl or pile fabric trim in varied colours. Improved heater-ventilator with fresh air intake, multi-level outlets to windscreen, feet and face plus optional rear window heater. Basic but functional space for five with safer padded dash and wheel.
AI-92 or AI-93/95 petrol, 46 L tank
Fuel use 7.4-10.3 L/100 km highway to city
Front discs, rear drums, vacuum booster, dual circuit
Headrests and seat belts standard
Lube points every 10 000 km
Coolant change every two years
The 1.5 L engine runs on AI-92 petrol with mixed consumption between 8 and 11.3 L/100 km. Tank holds 46 L. Highway figures drop near 7.4 L/100 km at steady speed.
Service needs stay light. Closed cooling system with expansion tank uses antifreeze changed every two years. Chassis lube intervals stretch to 10 000 km with few points. Engine designed for 150 000 km before major overhaul.
Safety kit includes dual-circuit hydraulics with vacuum servo, front disc brakes, load-sensitive rear pressure regulator, height-adjustable headrests, inertia seat belts and energy-absorbing steering column plus padded dash. Hazard warning and dual-intensity signals fitted.
Keep the car by checking fluid levels weekly, replacing oil and filter on schedule and watching cooling system for overheat. Body and chassis respond well to regular wash and underbody care in salted roads.
Length 4250 mm, Width 1550 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2400 mm (2140 1975–1982)
Sources: manufacturer data, wroom.ru and auto-data.net, remkomplekt.org technical characteristics / repair manual and volumes.ru, Polish Wikipedia.