The History of Creation
The car was created in 1964-1966 according to the drawings of the previous model, «KhADI-4», and had only some slight differences (less powerful and heavy engine and a more lightweight body). The design was based on the spar frame of the pipe diameter of 90 mm, and the front part also served as cooling system lines (the radiator was positioned in the front), and the rear part served as an oil tank. Initially, «KhADI-5» was designed for the use of two classes of engines: Class 7 (2000 cm³) and Class 8 (3000 cm³).
Some original structural elements, in the design of: «KhADI-Kharkov-6», «KhADI-4», «KhADI-5» and other racing cars, were pioneered in the USSR:
