Lada Samara

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The Lada Samara or VAZ-2108 is an economy car produced by Soviet/Russian vehicle manufacturer AvtoVAZ's Lada brand, from 1984 until 2004. The brand name Samara originally was used only for exported models, in Russia the same model was called "Sputnik" (satellite), until 1991, when the sedan version of Samara entered in production, using the export name.

Introduction

The Samara was to build on the success of the traditional Riva range, by providing a car that combined a robust build and ease of maintenance with a modern style. It was produced in various three, four and five door designs with 1.1, 1.3 and 1.5 litre petrol engines. Lada had hoped that the Samara would enable it to compete for sales in the mainstream European car market. It was the second autonomous design from AvtoVAZ (the first was the Niva SUV), and the first one not based on the Fiat 124 derived mechanics.

Technical specifications

• Available Trims: many were available through the years and on different markets. Most of trim options were actually importer upgrades.

Engine type

• Engine designation: VAZ 21081, VAZ 2108, VAZ 21083, VAZ 21084; VAZ 415 (wankel type)
• Valvetrain: OHC
• Displacement (cc): 1100, 1288, 1500, 1568; 2x654 for Wankel engine
• Bore (mm): 76.0, 76.0, 82.0, 82.0
• Stroke (mm): 60.6, 71.0, 71.0, 74.2
• Compression Ratio: 9.0 :1, 9.8:1, 9.8:1, 9,8:1
• Net Power: 53 hp (40 kW; 54 PS) @5600, 67 hp (50 kW; 68 PS) @5600, 71 hp (53 kW; 72 PS) @4800, 90 hp (67 kW; 91 PS) @4800; 140 hp (104 kW; 142 PS) @6000 for Wankel engine
• Fuel System: 2 barrel carburettor or multipoint electronic fuel injection
• Recommended Fuel: Regular Unleaded, 87 Octane

Drivetrain

• Configuration :
• Front-Engine / Front-Wheel Drive
• Transmission :
• 4 or 5 forward synchromesh, 1 reverse (4-speed gearbox was used on early cars)

Chassis

• Type :
  • 3-door hatchback (VAZ 2108)
  • 5-door hatchback (VAZ 2109)
  • 4-door sedan (VAZ 21099)

Later styling of all Samara vehicles was updated, and they received new designations:

• • 3-door hatchback (VAZ 2113)
  • 5-door hatchback (VAZ 2114)
  • 4-door sedan (VAZ 2115)

There are various commercial and specialty conversions.

• Suspension (front): MacPherson strut with coil spring
• Suspension (rear): Longitudinal arms and cross beam with coil springs
• Steering (type): Rack-and-pinion
• Brakes (type): Power-assisted
• Brakes (front): Discs
• Brakes (Rear): Drums
• Wheels (size): 13 inch
• Tires (type): Steel-belted all-season radials
• Tires (size and Rating): 165/70x13