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Lada 2108 3 1.5 i (78 Hp) 21083-20
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Lada 2108:
The VAZ-2108, known as the Lada Samara in much of Western Europe , is a series of small family cars produced by Soviet/Russian vehicle manufacturer AvtoVAZ under the Lada brand between 1984 and 2013.
The model name Samara originally was used only for exported models, in the Soviet Union the same model was called Sputnik until 1991, when the sedan version of the Samara entered in production, using the export name....(Read more on Wikipedia)
3 Overview:
Lada 2108 (3). With 115 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada 2108 generation was produced before Euro NCAP testing became standard and was never officially tested. Its safety features are basic by modern standards.
1.5 i (78 Hp) 21083-20 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A marginal improvement in power and responsiveness over the carburetted version, making it slightly more capable for mixed driving conditions.
Fuel Economy
The introduction of fuel injection offers better fuel metering and potentially more consistent, albeit still modest, fuel efficiency compared to the carburettor.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely affordable purchase and maintenance
- • Simple and robust mechanicals, easy to repair
- • Practical hatchback body style
- • Good ground clearance for rough roads
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Spartan interior and low comfort levels
- • Modest performance and fuel economy
- • Prone to rust in older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(2108: 1984 - 1997).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | 2108 |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (78 Hp) 21083-20 |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 78 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 52 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 115 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1500 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 71 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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