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Lada Niva

General information

ModelLada Niva
Year1988
CategoryOffroad cars
Rating60.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1568 ccm (95.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1568 ccm (95.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power82.93 PS (61 kW or 82 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque110.00 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke79.0 x 80.0 mm (3.1 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor. Twin choke carburettor
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0721 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space3690 litres (975 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight1150 kg (2,535.3 pounds)
Overall length3730 mm (146.9 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Ground clearance230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheelbase2210 mm (87.0 inches)
Fuel capacity43.0 litres (11.36 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originRussia
CommentsDifferential Lock lever for full 4-wheel diff lock, usable on the fly.
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