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| Syrena | |
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.jpg) Syrena 105 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Production | 1957–1983 521,311 produced |
| Body and chassis | |
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| Layout | FF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm (91 in) |
| Length | 4,030 mm (159 in) – 4,080 mm (161 in) |
| Width | 1,530 mm (60 in) |
| Height | 1,520 mm (60 in) |
| Curb weight | 950 kg (2,090 lb) |
The Syrena was a Polish automobile model first exhibited at the Poznań Trade Fair in 1955[1] and manufactured from 1957 to 1972 by the Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych (FSO) in Warsaw and from 1972 until 1983 by Fabryka Samochodów Małolitrażowych (FSM) in Bielsko-Biała. 177,234 were manufactured by FSO and 344,077 by FSM, a total of 521,311. During its remarkably long production run it underwent only minor modifications.
The Syrena was produced in various models: 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, while the most popular model was the 105. All were two-door sedans with two-stroke engines, initially of two cylinders. In 1965 the Syrena received a larger three-cylinder engine.
From 1968 a prototype model named laminat was produced. A van called Syrena Bosto and a pick-up called the R20 were also produced. A coupé Syrena Sport and a hatchback Syrena 110 (in 1966) remained prototypes only.
A Siren is a mermaid who, according to the legend, protects the river Vistula and the Polish capital city, Warsaw. She is featured on the city's coat of arms. Also a diminutive name Syrenka (little siren) is commonly used for the car in Poland.
- ^ a b Gloor, Roger (2007). Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945 – 1960 (in German) (1 ed.). Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1.