Žnoprešk Z965/865
HISTORY
The AD7B platform has still useful lifespan in the middle of the 60’s. The thirst for small 3 box car with engine displacement around 3/4 of liter was in full swing, fueled by the italian economic boom; also the modern technology implemented, monocoque chassis and McPherson struts, were still cutting edge technology. The formula was good enough that the directors approved a restyle of the model. The final objective was to have a competitive car until the end of the decade.
The door opening was reversed and the descending windows became a standard feature for the whole range and the revised rear lights were a very appreciated update. Also the engine was unified, and the old Z749 engine was now available only with the smaller Z661.
The revised car was officially unveiled in the march of the 1965 and the sales started in september of the same year.
TEHNIKA
The base Z865 was a more mature car. Most of the cheapest solution found for cut the costs were dropped in order to save on the unification of the models. For example the rims used for both the trims are the same, but the Z865 come with wihout the color finishing and the metal hub cap.
A de-tuned 862cc engine with 30hp was fitted in the cheaper trim, while on the Z965 the re-stroked 900cc engine gave 5hp more the original 32.
The additional bicolor of the Z965 was a must for more than 30% of the customers.
