The first modification to date – the dream of every collector, was produced in 1991. Among the Soviet people, this model got the nickname “Winter” for a reason: her toughness and permeability even amazed international experts.
Since the Quad is for those times was quite specific technique, they were produced in strictly limited quantities, and therefore “grab” a copy was extremely difficult. Edition of ZIM-350 was only 200 pieces and immediately sold out. As a rule, buyers are mercilessly exploited in the most extreme conditions, and therefore to the present day in good condition “survived” a handful of ATVs this model.
Technical characteristics of Winter do not differ from the characteristics of the motorcycle IZH “Jupiter-5”: two-stroke engine with a displacement of 340 cubic inches with two-piston allowed to easily overcome the lack of roads, slippery trails in mountainous regions, vast snow in Siberia. Instead of the usual mechanical starter was installed electrical makes it easy to start the ATV in freezing temperatures.
ZIM-350 enjoyed tremendous popularity among hunters and fishermen. However, he easily performed a range of agricultural tasks: plowing the gardens, transporting grain and working in the far meadows. Rigid frame carrying heavy loads, special openings at the rear of the allowed to mount on the Quad ballast, plows, trailers, and other payloads.
The design remained the most “Spartan”: it is 350 you can’t see the usual modern ATV plastic or flimsy elements. The Soviet machine quality suggested long-term use under high loads, and all the details of the structure is made of metal of the highest class.
Developed under a single standard, “Winter”, despite its small representation in the market, was developed under a single standard, and belonged to the category of “universal models”: this meant that all the components were easily replaceable for similar motorcycles of the time. Today even the “dead” instance of ZIM-350 will cost at least 100 thousand rubles. However, to find ads is even harder than a full-fledged model in good condition.
