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Lada Samara 1500

General information

ModelLada Samara 1500
Year1987
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1458 ccm (88.97 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.3 litres/100 km (37.64 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1458 ccm (88.97 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5550 Rev. per min.
Max torque119 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke82.0 x 71.0 mm (3.2 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed155.0 km/h (96.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.0 seconds
0-60 miles14.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0811 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space3690 litres (975 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight925 kg (2,039.3 pounds)
Overall length4010 mm (157.9 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity43.0 litres (11.36 gallons)
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