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Lada Samara

General information

ModelLada Samara
Year1987
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1288 ccm (78.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving5.9 litres/100 km (39.73 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.40 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1288 ccm (78.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power65.00 PS (48 kW or 64 HP) at 5550 Rev. per min.
Max torque98.00 Nm (10.0 kgf-m or 72.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.9:1
Bore x stroke76.0 x 71.0 mm (3.0 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0707 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3920 litres (1,036 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight920 kg (2,028.3 pounds)
Overall length4010 mm (157.9 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2430 mm (95.7 inches)
Fuel capacity43.0 litres (11.36 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originRussia
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