RAF-977 "Latvia"

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Model  RAF-977D "Latvia"
Seating 10 seats
Net-weight, kg [lb] 1,720 [3,784]
Full load weight, kg [lb] 2,550 [5,610]
Load weight, kg [lb] -
Total trailer weight, kg [lb] -
Length, mm [in.] 4900 [193]
Width, mm [in.] 1810 [71]
Height, mm [in.] 1975 [78]
Base, mm [in.] 2700 [106]
Minimal clearance, mm [in.] 205 [8.1] under rear axle
Minimal radius of turn, m [yards] -
Maximum speed, km/h [mi/h] 110 [68]
Maximum horsepower, hp [kW] 75 [56] @ 4,000 rpm
Maximum torque, N·m [lb·ft] 17 [110] @ 2,200 rpm
Engine displacement, liters [cc] 2.445 [2,445]
Compression ratio 6.6:1
Gear ratios I-3.115/II-1.772/III-1.00/R-3.74
Main gear ratio 4.55
Mileage, liters/100km [mi/gal] 12 [20]
Acceleration time from 0-100 km/h [62 mi/h], seconds -
Breaking distance, m [yards] (30-0 km/h [19-0 mph]) 5.8 [6.4]
Fuel tank capacity, liters [gal] 60 [16]
Years of production 1959-1976
Type of engine M-21 (same as ZMZ-977), 4 cyl., carb., 4-tact, ohv
Bore/Stroke, mm [in.] 92 [3.62]/ 92 [3.62]
Wheel formula 4 X 2
Pictures  13 KB (color, side view [28])

20 KB (color, side view [28])

22 KB (color, rear view [28])

108 KB (b/w, front view [3])

95 KB (color, front view, drawing [106])

44 KB (color, side view [RAF-977D] [4])

21 KB (b/w, w/ technical info, front view [1])

6 KB (b/w, rear view [28])

57 KB (color, side view [28])

125 KB (b/w, rear view [RAF-977I] [3])

Main model was produced 1957-1959 and had many components, including the engine, from GAZ-M-21. This used to be a fairly widespread minibus, especially in cities not too far from Latvia. RAF-977D was the basic model. RAF-977I was an ambulance model (intended for a driver, 2 people on stretchers and 4 medical personel persons), RAF-977E "Turist" was a model for tourists (w/ transparent hatches in the roof, more comfortable seats and a radio), RAF-977DM was a modernized model and RAF-977K was a metal van with no windows.

There is also a RAF-980D model which was a trailer intended for towing passenger trailers on closed grounds. (68 KB color, side view, bad quality [28/7])

There are also rare RAF-978 "Spriditis". (10 KB b/w, front view [104]), (14 KB b/w, front view [104])

 

 

ErAZ - Yerevan Autobus Plant

ErAZ-762 is a modification of RAF-977. It is a cargo van and does not have any side windows. I believe that all of the component except the body were made by original RAF. (38 KB color, front view [121]), (34 KB b/w, side view [16]) (47 KB color, rear view [3])

 

 

Page created on Tuesday, July 20, 1999. Page last updated on Thursday, April 25, 2002 10:38:18 PM EST.