1975 Izh-Moskvitch-412
Basically, the Moskvitch 412 was an upgrade of the 408 model in terms of engine features, just as the second generation M-403 was an upgrade of the 402/407.
Upon designing the 1,478 cc (90.2 cu in) DM engine, Moskvitch engineers have likely taken inspiration from the contemporary BMW M 115 engine used in the BMW 1500 model.It is a slanted (to a tilt of 20 degrees) inline-four engine with a block, head, and inlet manifold cast in aluminium (unlike the BMW, which had a cast iron block). Steel cylinder liners were replaceable to enable easy repair of the engine instead of having to replace it entirely. Since it was of an OHC design it was taller than the OHV MZMA-408 engine it replaced, which is why it was mounted at a slant. The same engine was used on Moskvitch cars until the sixth generation (2142).