Aleko

Moskvich 2141

The Moskvich Aleko / 2141 was a mid-size car of the Russian carmaker Moskvich. The vehicle was produced from 1986 to 1998. It was exported with the export name Lada Aleko from 1992 to Germany. This decision presented itself because of the greater awareness of Lada and their existing dealer network.

The Aleko sold poorly, the export was reinstated in 1995. It was not just the outdated technical level of the late 1970s to blame, but also the then high price of 18,000 DM

Compared to previous models of Aleko came up with many technical innovations such as front wheel drive and McPherson front axle. Overall, the car was 20 cm longer and 14 cm wider and the wheel size increased by an inch. Russian and French engineers revised aerodynamics together, which was a novelty in the Russian automotive industry.

The Aleko was modeled on the Simca 1307 - apart from the superficial similarity but there was no technical relationship between the two cars. In the news was spread, the French group PSA had sold the production equipment and the construction itself to the USSR after cessation of production of the Simca 1307 and its successors. Although Moskvitch acquired some 1307 - and 1510 - models and examined it in detail, but the Aleko is merely a successful copy.

The Aleko had in Germany a 1.8 - liter diesel engine with 44 kW ( 60 PS) from the Ford Escort. He accelerated the Aleko in 22 seconds from 0 to 100 km / hr, reached a maximum speed of 140 km / h and had a consumption of just 7.0 liters of diesel per 100 km.