In the late 1950s, one of the most unusual and fastest cars of its time appeared in the USSR - the record-breaking racing "Moskvich-G2". The car was created specifically for high-speed races, and its design was noticeably different from the factory's production models.
The main feature of the "Moskvich-G2" was the rear engine location and the streamlined aluminum body, designed with aerodynamics in mind. For record attempts, the car was equipped with an additional cockpit fairing, which reduced air resistance on straight sections of the track.
According to available data, when equipped with a gasoline engine with a power of about 70 hp and a working volume of 1358 cm³, the car developed a speed of about 220-223 km/h. For the Soviet automotive industry of the late 1950s, such indicators were exceptional and put the "Moskvich-G2" in the category of experimental sports cars, focused exclusively on records.
The project did not involve mass production, but it played an important role in the development of the domestic school of racing car construction and showed what speeds can be achieved even with a relatively modest engine power - due to weight and aerodynamics.