Lada Samara - Technical Specifications

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