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| Model | VAZ-2108 "Lada Samara" (hatchback) | VAZ-2108F "Lada Samara" (hatchback with cargo compartment, also known as VAZ-1706 "Chelnok") |
| Seating | 5 | 2 |
| Net-weight, kg [lb] | 900 [1980] | 980 [2156] |
| Full load weight, kg [lb] | 1325 [2915] | 1480 [3256] |
| Load weight, kg [lb] | - | 450 [990] |
| Total trailer weight, kg [lb] | - | |
| Length, mm [in.] | 4006 [157.7] | |
| Width, mm [in.] | 1650 [65] | |
| Height, mm [in.] | 1402 [55.2] | 1820 [71.7] |
| Base, mm [in.] | 2460 [96.8] | |
| Minimal clearance, mm [in.] | 160 [6.3] | |
| Minimal radius of turn, m [yards] | - | |
| Maximum speed, km/h [mi/h] | 148 [92] | 145 [90] |
| Maximum horsepower, h.p. [kW] | 64 [47] @5,600 rpm | 70 [51.5] @5,600rpm |
| Engine capacity, liters [cm3] | 1.3 [1300] | 1.5 [1500] |
| Gear ratios | - | |
| Main gear ratio | - | |
| Mileage, liters/100km [miles/gal] | 5.7[41] @90/7.8[30] @120/8.6[27.3] city | 6.3[37.3] @90/9.0[26] @120 or city |
| Breaking distance, m [yards] | - | |
| Fuel tank capacity, liters [gal] | 43 [11.4] (Ai-93) | |
| Years of production | 1984-present | - |
| Type of engine | VAZ-2108, 4 linear cyl., ohc, carb. | VAZ-21083, 4 linear cyl., ohc, carb. |
| Acceleration from 0-100 km/h [0-62 mi/h], sec. | 16 | 14 |
| Wheel formula | 4 X 2 | |
| Pictures | 8 KB (color, side view [12]) 70 KB (color, front view [4]) 21 KB (color, another side view [53]) 43 KB (color, another front view [53]) 8 KB (color, view of the [carb.] engine [53]) 6 KB (color, dashboard view [53]) 15 KB (b/w, front view [16]) |
8 KB (color, side view [53]) 8 KB (color, rear view [53]) 5 KB (color, interior view [53]) 12 KB (color, front view [53]) 5 KB (color, cargo compartment view [53]) |
| Here is info on VAZ-21081, VAZ-21083, and VAZ-21083i | ||||||
| Model | Wheel Formula | Net/Full Mass, kg [lb] | Max speed, km/h [mi/h] | Engine, h.p. [kW] | other info | Pictures , descriptions |
| VAZ-21081 (hatchback) | 4 X 2 | 900 [1980]/ 1325 [2915] | 140 [87] | VAZ-21081, 4 linear cyl., carb., 1.100L, ohc, 54 h.p. [40 kW] @5,600 rpm | fuel economy same as in base model, accels to 100 km [62 mi] in 18 sec., years of production 1984-present | same as VAZ-2108 |
| VAZ-21083 (hatchback) | 160 [99] | VAZ-21083, 4 linear cyl., carb., 1.500L, ohc, 70 h.p. [51.4 kW] @5,600 rpm | slightly better fuel economy, accels in 14 sec., years of production 1984-present | |||
| VAZ-21083i (hatchback) | 156 [97] | VAZ-21083i, 4 linear cyl., fuel inj., 1.500L, ohc, 69 [51] @5,300 rpm | slightly better fuel economy, accels in 13 sec., years of production 1994-present (import version) | |||
These cars were the first ones made at the VAZ plant that actually differed from the Fiat model. The shape, as seen from pictures, was dramatically changed, although it is up to you to decide whether it actually looks better or worse. The change of shape was accompanied by re-engineering many machanical parts. All of these newer "Ladas" are front wheel drive, a quality that is rare to Soviet cars.
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