The new ZMZ-523 gasoline engine assembled has increased in price to 309 thousand rubles, but still remains the cheapest gasoline V8 in the world. For comparison, the structurally similar American Ford Windsor V8 with a volume of 5.0 liters costs from 530 thousand rubles in the USA — almost 221 thousand rubles more.
As of October 13, 2026, the ZMZ-523 continues to be listed in the current product catalog of the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant.
The American Ford Windsor V8 5.0 is a classic carbureted engine, comparable to the Zavolzhsky 'eight' in terms of constructive concept. In the USA, it costs from 6300 dollars, which is approximately 72% more than the cost of the ZMZ-523.
At the given prices, the ZMZ-523 can be called one of the most affordable new gasoline V8s on the market, and its comparison with the American Windsor shows how significant the difference in cost of classic eight-cylinder engines can be.
ZMZ-523 is a naturally aspirated gasoline V8 with a working volume of 4.67 liters and a carbureted fuel system. Depending on the modification, it develops up to 130 hp and 314 N·m of torque. The engine was installed on GAZ-3307 trucks and all-wheel drive GAZ-3308 'Sadko', and related versions of the family were used on PAZ and KAvZ buses. The design includes an aluminum block with cast iron sleeves, eight cylinders, 16 valves, and overhead valve arrangement with OHV drive.
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