Zbrojovka Z 5 Express
The Zbrojovka Z 5 Express was a car produced by Československá Zbrojovka in the 1930s.Design
In 1933, Zbrojovka tested a prototype four-cylinder car as a larger and more luxurious follow-on to the Z 4. The production car used a two stroke four cylinder engine with a bore of and stroke of. Drum brakes were fitted front and rear, and suspension was by half axles supported by leaf springs. It was produced in a number of body styles, including a two-door sedan which cost 37,500 Kčs and a two-seat sports car that cost over 50,000 Kčs.Performance
The Z 5 Express could reach a top speed of and had a typical fuel consumption of between.Production
The car was announced in October 1935 at the Prague Motor Show and sales continued after the factory moved to military production from 1936, the last car being sold in 1938. 357 vehicles were manufactured.Notable examples
