FSO Warszawa

FSO Warszawa (from Polish: Warsaw) was an automobile manufactured in FSO factory in Warsaw, Poland between 1951–1973, based on GAZ-M20 Pobeda.

FSO Warszawa
1957 Warszawa M20 (200).
Overview
ManufacturerFSO
Production1951–1973
AssemblyWarsaw, Poland
Body and chassis
ClassD/E
Body style
RelatedGAZ-M20 Pobeda
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission3-speed manual
4-speed manual (1970–1973)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (110 in)
Length4,665 mm (183.7 in) (fastback and pickup)
4,740 mm (187 in) (sedan)
4,750 mm (187 in) (estate car)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
1,710 mm (67 in) (pickup)
Height1,640 mm (65 in) (fastback)
1,620 mm (64 in) (sedan)
1,705 mm (67.1 in) (estate car)
1,905 mm (75.0 in) (pickup)
Curb weightfrom 1,360 kg (3,000 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorPolski Fiat 125p

The Warszawa was the first newly designed car built in Poland after the World War II. Warszawas were popular as taxis because of their sturdiness and ruggedness. However, they were underpowered for their weight and had high fuel consumption. In total, 254,471 cars were made.

Versions

Original M20 model
1951 Warszawa.

Named after the city of Warsaw, the Warszawa was until 1957 identical to the Soviet Pobeda, built under license, which was given to Poland by GAZ at Joseph Stalin's insistence. The first major modernisation took place in 1957. The new model was called FSO Warszawa M20 model 57, but not long after its name was changed to Warszawa 200. The new model received a restyled front-end section. The powertrain was modified too, the compression ratio was raised from 6.2:1 to 6.8:1.

Later 223 and 224 model
FSO Warszawa 223.

From 1962 the car was equipped with the OHV I4 engine. It was much more modern than the archaic sidevalve construction used before. In 1964 the body style was changed to a Ponton, three-box design by then becoming mainstream in Europe, though the car retained a rather heavy style to western eyes.

In 1967 it was announced that Perkins four cylinder 1.76-litre diesel engines would be fitted in export market Warszawas, which were scheduled to debut at the Poznań International Fair in June 1967.[1]

Commercial vehicles

The Warszawa was the basis for two rigid panel vans, the Żuk (made from 1958 to 1997) and the Nysa (made from 1958 to 1994). Additionally there was a commercial variant of the saloon car.

  • Rear of 1951 Warszawa.
  • FSO Warszawa 223 K.
  • FSO Warszawa P.
  • 1960s prototype of a 6-cylinder FSO Warszawa 210.

References
  1. "News and views: Polish diesel cars". Autocar. 126. Vol. (nbr 3718). 18 May 1967. p. 80.
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