SMZ cyclecar

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The SMZ was a Soviet cyclecar or microcar, manufactured in Serpukhov, Russia, by Serpukhov Motor Works (Russian: Серпуховский Мотозавод, Serpukhovskiy Motozavod), later known as the now-defunct SeAZ. The most common models were the S-3A and S-3D. They were specially designed for disabled drivers and were distributed in the USSR for free or at a large discount through the Soviet Union's social welfare system, and were not officially sold to non-disabled people. The S-3A-M was produced between 1958 and 1970. It was powered by a 346 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine, giving 10 hp (7 kW) and a top speed of 55 km/h (34 mph). The S-3D, produced between 1970 and 1997, was a twin-seat, four-wheeled cyclecar, 2.825 metres (111.2 in) in length, but rather heavy (≈500 kg) due to its all-steel body. It was powered by an 18 hp (13 kW) IZH-P3 air-cooled two-stroke engine. In the USSR, the model was commonly known as a "motor-wheelchair" (Russian: инвалидка, invalidka) because they were only leased...

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