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Lada Revolution I 1.6i (215 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lada Revolution:
The Lada Revolution was a series of Sports Prototypes first presented in 2003 by Russian brand Lada.
In 2001, Lada would begin the development of the Revolution. The car would share its parts largely with older VAZ cars. In 2003, the first running models were built and would undergo testing by NAMI, at the Nürburgring and Moscow Ring. After undergoing testing, the car would be unveiled at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show. The car would be well received by the public, winning awards at the 2003-2004 Union of Designers of Russia, and other car of the year awards from Russian car magazines. After the 2003 Auto show season was over, Lada would create "National Racing Series LADA" the first national racing history in Russia since Formula Easter. The series would have seven rounds, beginning at Moscow, and ending at St. Petersburg. The series would begin May 14, 2004, at the Moscow Ring. All races in 2004, 2005, and 2006 would go as scheduled, broadcast by Russia-2. In 2007 was cancelled due to financial issues, and would not resume in 2008 because of the 2008 financial crisis. In total at least 48 Revolutions would be built, with 3 being totaled in the racing series....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Lada Revolution (I). Weighing only 650 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.5 s). The top speed reaches 260 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lada Revolution I was a specialized, lightweight roadster primarily designed for track use and niche markets. As such, it was not officially tested by Euro NCAP, focusing on performance and minimal weight rather than modern passive safety features.
1.6i (215 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Exceptional performance for its displacement, offering a high-revving, track-focused experience with rapid acceleration and a thrilling top speed.
Fuel Economy
Given its high-performance nature and track orientation, fuel economy is secondary and likely moderate to poor under spirited driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Extremely lightweight design
- • High power-to-weight ratio for thrilling acceleration
- • Unique and distinctive roadster styling
- • Engaging and raw driving experience
- • Excellent track day potential
Cons:
- • Very limited practicality and storage
- • Spartan interior with minimal comfort features
- • Niche appeal and limited production numbers
- • Potentially challenging parts availability and servicing
- • Unknown long-term reliability for specialized components
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2004 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lada |
| Model: | Revolution |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i (215 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2005 |
| End of production: | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 215 Hp @ 8500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 134.7 Hp/l |
| Engine displacement: | 1596 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 260 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3 kg/Hp, 330.8 Hp/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 650 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3650 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1750 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1200 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1502 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 255/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 9J x 18 |
Behind the wheel of the Lada Revolution. How does it handle on the road?