"Lada - the key to the roads of Russia"- this is how the motto of the AvtoVAZ company sounds.
AvtoVAZ OJSC is the largest Russian company in the automotive industry. Also, this company is the largest manufacturer of light motor vehicles in Eastern Europe. Relatively recently, the controlling stake in this company passed into the hands of the Renault-Nissan alliance, which gave a new round of development for AvtoVAZ.

Today, the official name of the company sounds like Open Joint Stock Company "AvtoVAZ", but this was not always the case. In the period from 1966 to 1971, the company was called the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, and from 1971 until the entry into the Renault-Nissan alliance, the Volga Association for the production of passenger cars "AvtoVAZ" was called.

In addition to the change of names, it is full of many other interesting events. The most interesting of them were the releases and closings of car production. Within the framework of this article, we will consider the year of release of VAZ models, which were developed and produced both by the company itself and in partnership with other automotive manufacturers.

Model range and years of production of each car

Over the years of its work under various names, AvtoVAZ has produced several dozen car models. Below you will find the year of production of VAZ models that have ever rolled off the assembly line of this plant.
1. Zhiguli 2101... These cars were produced from 1970 to 1988.

2. Zhiguli 2102... These cars were produced from 1972 to 1985.

3. Zhiguli 2103... These cars were produced from 1972 to 1984.

4. Lada / Lada 2104... These cars were produced from 1984 to 2012.

5. Lada / Lada 2015... These cars were produced from 1980 to 2010.

6. Zhiguli 2106... These cars were produced from 1976 to 2004.

7. Lada / Lada 2107... These cars were produced from 1982 to 2012.

8. Lada Sputnik / Samara I 2108... These cars were produced from 1984 to 2003.

9. Lada Sputnik / Samara I 2109... These cars were produced from 1987 to 2004.

10. Lada Sputnik / Samara I 21099... These cars were produced from 1990 to 2004.

11. Lada 110... These cars were produced from 1996 to 2007.

12. Lada 111... These cars were produced from 1998 to 2009.

13. Lada 112... These cars were produced from 1999 to 2008.

14. Lada Samara II 2113... These cars were produced from 2005 to 2014.

15. Lada Samara II 2114... These cars were produced from 2001 to 2014.

16. Lada Samara II 2115... These cars were produced from 1997 to 2012.

17. Oka 1111... This car was produced from 1988 to 1994.

18. Lada Kalina I 1117... These cars were produced from 2007 to 2013.

19. Lada Kalina I 1118... These cars were produced from 2004 to 2012.

20. Lada Kalina I 1119... These cars were produced from 2006 to 2013.

21. Lada Kalina I 11198... These cars were produced from 2008 to 2013.

22. Lada EL Lada

23. Lada Kalina II 2194... These cars have been produced since 2013.

24. Lada Kalina II 2192... These cars are produced in 2013.

25. Lada Priora 2170... Years of release of VAZ Priora models begin their countdown from 2007.

26. Lada Priora 2171

27. Lada Priora 2172... These cars have been produced since 2008.

28. Lada Priora 21728... These cars have been produced since 2010.

29. Lada Priora 21708... These cars have been produced since 2009.

30. Lada Nadezhda 2120... These cars were produced from 1998 to 2007.

31. Lada / Lada Niva 2121... These cars have been produced since 1977.

32. Lada / Lada Niva 2131. These cars have been produced since 1993.

33. Lada / Lada Niva II 2123... These cars were produced from 1998 to 2002.

34. Chevrolet niva... These cars have been produced since 2002.

35. Lada Granta 2190

36. Lada Granta hatchback... These cars have been produced since 2014.

37. Lada largus... These cars have been produced since 2011.

HISTORY of AvtoVAZ

For the first time, they started talking about the need to build a new modern automobile plant in the USSR in 1966, it was in this year that the history of AvtoVAZ began. At the next congress of the Central Committee of the CPSU, which took place on July 20, it was approved that a new production facility would be built in the city of Togliatti, which would produce the most modern cars. In order for these cars to be competitive in the world market, to the technical equipment and training of personnel, the Soviet government decided to involve the friendly Italian automobile concern Fiat in those years.

The new plant began operations in 1969, when its first labor brigades were formed. The first cars rolled off the assembly line a year later. These were cars that were designed on the basis of the Italian FIAT-124. Below, we will tell you more about this and many other cars that have ever rolled off the assembly line of AvtoVAZ.

VAZ 2101

This is a four-door sedan, which, as we said above, was built on the basis of the Fiat 124. To adapt to Soviet roads, the car has undergone more than 800 changes. So, he was equipped with a larger carburetor engine - 1200 cubic centimeters, plus, the car received a higher ground clearance, and its body and wheel system were reinforced.

A little later, on the basis of this car, the so-called series of classic cars was released: VAZ 21011, which received an even larger engine - 1.3 liters, 21013 - an analogue of 21011, but with an engine from VAZ 2101, as well as a special model for the needs of the police: car VAZ 2101-34, which was equipped with the most powerful engine in this family.

VAZ 2102

The history of AvtoVAZ and its cooperation with the Italian concern Fiat did not stop at the VAZ 2101 model, just a year after the appearance of this car on the market, a new car appeared: which was a licensed version of the Fiat 124 Familiare.

The main modification, in comparison with the VAZ 2101, was the trunk, which was at floor level. This was done in order to facilitate loading and unloading procedures. Unfortunately, because of this refinement, the car had a serious drawback: a weak level of sealing of the interior from the side of the rear door, which caused dust to enter the interior, as well as vapors that came out of the neck of the gas tank.

Another problem with the refinement was the increased weight of the car, which required making the shock absorbers and suspension more rigid. This, of course, allowed us to maintain an acceptable carrying capacity: up to 250 kilograms with 2 passengers and up to 55 kilograms with five passengers, but made the car very stiff when driving.

In 1978, a special model was released: VAZ 21021, which was intended for export. Changes were made to the engine, which was taken from the VAZ 21011 model, as well as the rear luggage glass, which was equipped with a washer and wipers.

Later, for five years, the car was constantly modernized, but did not change its name. A more reliable ignition system was installed in it, an even more powerful engine, and other, less significant adjustments were made, but all this could no longer save the car and in 1985 it was discontinued.

VAZ 2103

The VAZ 2103 car is a modified version of the VAZ 2101, which was all based on the same Fiat 124. It appeared on the market in 1972. The main differences were a more powerful engine: 72 horsepower, and a more spacious cabin: the space above the head of passengers and the driver was increased by 15 millimeters. Also, it should be noted that the VAZ 2103 became the first domestic car on which a vacuum brake booster was installed, as well as a "sports" panel.

In 1980, this car was equipped with a new carburetor, which made the VAZ 2103 more reliable, but just like in the case of the VAZ 2102, the innovations did not save the model. It was discontinued in 1984.

VAZ 2104

The history of AvtoVAZ, as the official manufacturer of station wagons, began with the VAZ 2104 car. This car was released to replace the VAZ 2102 and was intended to absorb all the best from this car, but leave in the past all its shortcomings. For the first time, this car was released in 1984 and was produced until 2012. During this huge lifespan for a car, a lot of modifications of this car appeared on the market:

VAZ 21041 is a special, cheaper version, with a smaller engine.

VAZ 21042 - this modification was released specifically for countries with right-hand traffic

VAZ 21043 - an updated, more modern interior and a new five-speed gearbox.

VAZ 21044 - an updated, larger engine - 1700 cubic centimeters.

VAZ 21045 - an updated, larger engine - 1800 cubic centimeters.

VAZ 21045D is an analogue of VAZ 21044, but with a diesel engine.

VAZ 21047 is an export version of this model.

VAZ 21048 is an analogue of VAZ 21045, but with a diesel engine.

VAZ 21041 is the first and only modification of this car with an injection engine, which had a volume of 1.7 liters.

VAZ 2105

The VAZ 2105 car was the basis of the export line of AvtoVAZ cars. Its design was based on the fashion of the 80s of Europe, but it found quite good popularity in its native country. During the entire production of this car, like many other cars of that time, it underwent many changes, which became more and more new modifications, but by and large, there was only one serious one, which took place in the early 2000s, when VAZ 2105 began to install injection engines.

Another interesting fact about this car, which is worth mentioning, is that the VAZ 2105 is the first car in the history of AvtoVAZ, which began to have a complete set, and was not produced in only one version.

VAZ 2106

The car is a more modern version of the VAZ 2103. It had a more pleasant design for those years, as well as a more powerful engine, which was comparable to the engines that were installed on the later versions of the VAZ 2103.

Like the previous models of AvtoVAZ, the "six" has received many modifications in its life, but VAZ 21067 became really interesting when the plant first produced a car that met environmental European standards. At that time it was the Euro 2 standard.

VAZ 2107

This car became the first AvtoVAZ car that ran on gasoline higher than AI-76. Another interesting point was the fact that for the first time the special services approached the plant for a car. For them, a special modification of the VAZ 21079 was released, which was equipped with an engine of 140 horsepower.

And of course, one cannot fail to mention the fact that this is the first VAZ car on which a mono-spray system was installed, albeit for an export modification.

VAZ 2108

The VAZ 2108 is the first front-wheel drive car in the history of AvtoVAZ. Initially, the car had a bunch of shortcomings (many associate this with an unusual body for designers: a three-door hatchback), which is why it was not very popular on the market, but after a couple of years, most of them were fixed, consumers were presented with three configurations: "Standard", "Norma" and "Lux", and also equipped the car with a more powerful engine, which breathed new life into the car, which lasted until 2003.

VAZ 2109

The VAZ 2109 car is a five-door hatchback with front-wheel drive. It was produced at AvtoVAZ from 1987 to 2004, and after that, with a larger 1.6-liter engine, it continued to be produced in Ukraine for the domestic market.
Like other AvtoVAZ cars, many modifications of this car were produced, but no critical changes occurred, even the change from a carburetor engine to an injection engine became typical of its time.

VAZ 21099

The car is the same VAZ 2109, but with a rear overhang increased by 200 millimeters. Even the modifications of these cars came out similar. The only major difference was the more thoughtful and relevant security system VAZ 21099, which was the best among domestic cars of that time.

VAZ 2110

The car was presented to the management and the general public five times. The first four times, it did not receive approval, as it looked either faceless or strongly resembled cars from other manufacturers, which would have made it difficult to enter foreign markets. Only after specialists from Porsche were involved in the design development in 1988, the designers managed to create a car, which nevertheless entered production and replaced the VAZ 2106 line, which by that time was morally obsolete.

Over the years, this car has undergone major changes in the area of ​​the engine and exhaust system several times. This was due to the fact that it sold well for export, but it was necessary to strictly observe the environmental standards that were often changing in those years. Thus, “tens” were issued, which corresponded to Euro 2, Euro 3, and even Euro 4.

VAZ 2111

This is a family station wagon, which was released on the market for the consistent replacement of the VAZ 2104, but could not really achieve the desired result. At the same time, under the export name Lada 111, he found considerable popularity among foreign buyers. It was all about a very large trunk, which, depending on the position of the rear seats, had a volume of 490 to 1420 liters.

Like other cars that the history of AvtoVAZ knows, it has come a long way, during which more than a dozen modifications of the VAZ 2111 were produced.

VAZ 2113

The VAZ 2113 car became the successor to the AvtoVAZ line of small cars with front-wheel drive in the back of a three-door hatchback. The decision to resume production of such cars was made under pressure from consumers who wanted to see an analogue of the VAZ 2108 on the market.

The car was equipped with a 1.5-liter engine, and it immediately corresponded to the Euro 2 standard, and later, it was modified and began to comply with the Euro 3 standard.

VAZ 2114

The VAZ 2114 car is a decision that was made immediately after the delivery of the VAZ 2113 cars to the conveyor. In fact, the VAZ 2114 replaced the VAZ 2109 cars that were very popular at the time on the market.

To the surprise of many AvtoVAZ fans, this car has received only one modification over the years of its existence, and the difference from the basic version was only in a larger engine.

VAZ 2115

The VAZ 2115 car is a four-door front-wheel drive sedan, which was launched into production as the heir to the market of the previously very popular VAZ 21099 car.
The designers released two modifications, but unlike in previous years, they did not change the name of the car in any way, and also, instead of strengthening the engine, experimented with installing smaller engines. So, they first tried to put a 1.1 liter engine, and when the idea failed - 1.3 liters, but this option did not gain popularity and the plant was forced to return to the original 1.5 liter engine.

VAZ 2112

A VAZ 2112 car is, in fact, a VAZ 2110 in the back of a hatchback. The car was very popular in its time due to its attractive appearance and low price. The same factors made its export modification Lada 112 popular in the foreign market as well.

After the success of the five-door version, the three-door VAZ 2112 Coupe was released, but it did not become popular, which is most likely due to the fact that fans of three-door domestic cars had already gotten used to the VAZ 2108 and VAZ 2113.

Lada Kalina

The car went on sale in 2006. A car was produced in the sedan body and in the hatchback body, and a little later a station wagon body appeared. In 2007, the car was finalized, it began to comply with the Euro 3 standard, and also became more economical.

For the first time in the history of AvtoVAZ, the plant's designers have developed a special version of the car - Lada Kalina GTI, which was intended for fans of high-speed and dynamic driving. The car was much more maneuverable than the base model, and also had better dynamics, but clearly did not reach the GTI class of other manufacturers.

Lada priora

The car is, at the moment, one of the most popular cars in the AvtoVAZ family. For the first time, the history of AvtoVAZ received a car that even picky car magazines called good for its time.

This car is available in sedan, station wagon, three-wheel hatchback and five-door hatchback bodies.

VAZ 2121 and VAZ 2131 Niva

Cars of the series are the only off-road vehicles that are produced by AvtoVAZ independently. They are popular among both domestic consumers and foreign buyers. Undoubtedly, this car has a minimum of comfort, but on the other hand, it shows excellent cross-country ability, and together with the low price it becomes the only representative of the segment of truly budget SUVs.

The difference between VAZ 2121 and VAZ 2131 is that the first car is three-door, and the second is five-door.

Chevrolet NIVA

The Chevrolet Niva car is a modified VAZ 2131, which is assembled in a more modern body and adapted to urban conditions. This car is more comfortable than the classic Niva, but less passable.

Lada granta

A car is a car that is built on the platform of the Renault Logan car, which is very popular in our country. This car is the most budgetary car currently produced by AvtoVAZ and is almost the most popular model in the history of AvtoVAZ.

Lada Largus

A car is a car that replaced the once produced VAZ 2102, later - VAZ 2104, and even later - VAZ 2111. But unlike the previous station wagons, this car received a seven-seat family modification, as well as a "van" modification, which was developed specifically for commercial segment.

Vaz 2114 is a favorite of many cars produced by the Lada concern, which is part of the Samara-2 family. The history of the VAZ 2114 began when the public saw the first models in 2001, then 50 test copies were produced. Full-scale production of VAZ 2114 started in April 2003, and the last release of VAZ 2114 was recorded on December 23, 2013.

The fourteenth model replaced the well-known VAZ 2109, called the "nine", it lasted seventeen years on the conveyor from 1987 to 2004, but until 2011 it was assembled in Ukraine from kits. Little has survived from her in the appearance of the restyled VAZ 2114.

Changes to the car compared to its predecessor

The updated model has radically changed not only the outer part of the car, but also significantly updated the interior.

External differences from its predecessor:

1. Bumper... The bumper became higher and was painted in the body color, like that of foreign cars; before it, 10, 11 and 12 models could boast of this.
2. Headlights... The headlights became smaller and more rounded, and the optics itself at that time was quite modern.
3. Rear spoiler... Some configurations were equipped from the factory with a small spoiler that did not differ in color from the car.
4. Radiator grille and bonnet... The bonnet also contrasted favorably with its angular predecessor with its rounded shape, which kept the 2114's design fresh enough.
5. Wings... Slots for turn signals appeared in the fenders and, in general, they became more profitable to integrate into the overall appearance of the car.
6. Sill fairings... The sills were covered with plastic lining and painted in the same color as the body.
7. Moldings... The moldings go along the doors and, in turn, are painted in the color of the car body.

All this made the VAZ 2114 quite attractive and modern, which, coupled with a low price, promised the model success. The changes, by the way, did not affect the rear of the car, although initially the engineers planned to change the appearance of the taillights. The idea was abandoned due to an unreasonable increase in production costs.

Looking into the salon, you can find updated:

1. Torpedo... The new torpedo was made in accordance with European standards and lost the second glove compartment in the luxury configuration. The plastic has become less squeaky than in the nine.
2. Dashboard... Although not new, since the instrument panel was already on the VAZ 2110, it migrated here too, unlike the old one, it had a more modern appearance.
3. Steering wheel and steering column... The fourteenth model was equipped with a new, at that time, steering wheel from a VAZ 2110, and a knob appeared on the steering column for adjusting it.
4. Seat belt anchorages have found their top points.

Sitting in the restyled salon has become much more pleasant and comfortable, in addition, a lot of pleasant additional goodies have appeared, such as:

• electric drive on windows;
• heated seats;
• air conditioner;
• fog lights;
• central door lock;
• regular on-board computer;
• alloy wheels and toning.

There were only two configurations available: basic and luxury. They did not differ much both in price and in equipment. The luxury room had a plastic cover on the engine for decoration, a plastic receiver and a regular on-board computer.

In addition, the engineers took care of upgrading the clutch system, gearshift link, suspension, braking system and, in general, the technical equipment.



Over the entire history of production, 4 types of engines were installed on the VAZ 2114:

1. With a volume of 1.5 liters, the power of which was 77 horsepower, from 2003 to 2007.
2. From 2007 until the moment when the VAZ 2114 ceased to be produced, two variants of engines of the same volume 1.6 were installed, with a capacity of 81 and 90 hp.
3. In 2010, models began to appear with updated engines of the same volume, but it already had a power of up to 98 hp.

Vaz-2114 price and end of production

The last car rolled off the assembly line in 2013, they were sold at a price of about 300 thousand rubles. It is still possible to find cars with near zero mileage at a comparable price.

The last VAZ 2114 that rolled off the assembly line was white.

In total, in the entire history of VAZ 2114, 929 930 fourteenth five-door hatchbacks left the doors of the plant. Lada Granta came to replace him.

The choice fell on FIAT mainly for political reasons: the Communist Party of the USSR supported the parties of other capitalist developed countries, especially Italy and France. The leaders of foreign communist parties needed new jobs, and the construction of a plant in Togliatti solved their problems. built a plant, provided all the necessary documentation, consulted with VAZ engineers and participated in the development of new models. The first batch of logos was also produced in Italy, which raised collectors' interest.

The prototype of the VAZ 2101 was the FIAT 124 model of 1966 with a 1.2-liter engine and entry-level interior trim. In 1965 it won the title "Car of the Year".

On January 3, 1967, the construction of the Volga Automobile Plant was announced by the All-Union Shock Komsomol Construction Project. Thousands of people were sent to the construction, mostly young people. And on January 27 of the same year, the first cubic meter of land was taken out for the construction of the first workshop.

Since 1969, labor collectives began to form, the installation of equipment produced at 844 domestic factories and 900 factories of the Commonwealth, by firms from Italy, Germany, England, the United States, France and other countries, continued.

On March 1, 1970, the first ten bodies left the welding shop, and on April 19, they left the main conveyor. the first 6 car VAZ 2101. The car and its modifications were named "Zhiguli", after the name of the mountains near Togliatti.
The Zhiguli were very similar to the Fiat 124, but it was only in appearance.
The vehicles were assembled from fully localized parts, with no supply from Fiat. But some of the parts were not produced in the USSR, but in other socialist countries. For example, in 1967 in Poland, the Polski Fiat 125P, which was very similar to the Zhiguli, was already produced; it could carry Latin symbols, which was the reason for the appearance of the legend of Fiat kopecks.
Later, parts from the USSR began to be supplied to Polish Fiats, for example, recessed door handles.
The FIAT design underwent many changes before becoming Zhiguli. Even in the early stages of testing, it was clear that Fiat was not for our roads. Its body was very weak, it had to be strengthened, as well as the suspension.
The ground clearance was increased from 164 to 175 mm, the rear disc brakes were replaced with drum brakes, more durable and protected from the effects of sand and dirt. As testified by the testers, the rear pads were enough for 500-600 km on a bad road, they were simply erased to metal. The door handles were made recessed, which made them harmless, a rear-view mirror appeared outside.

The camshaft moved from bottom to top, the distance between the cylinders increased, while maintaining the engine displacement of 1.2 liters, the cylinder diameter was increased from 73 to 76 mm with a power of 64 hp.
In the transmission, the diameter of the clutch disc was increased from 182 to 200 mm. The three-link suspension has been changed to a five-bar suspension. Instead of two jacks on the sides, there are four.
A hole appeared in the front bumper under the "crooked" starter, fangs and towing eyes appeared. The seats, in contrast to the Fiat ones, began to unfold. In total, more than 800 changes were made, which significantly strengthened the structure, and made it 90 kg heavier, from 855 to 945 kg.

The bulk of the modifications were made by Italian specialists, with the participation of Soviet ones, which made it possible to learn from the experience and use it in subsequent developments.

On October 28, 1970, the first echelon with Zhiguli was sent to Moscow. With an estimated construction of 6 years, the plant was launched 3 years earlier.

On March 24, 1971, the State Commission accepted the first stage in operation, which will produce 220,000 vehicles per year.

In 1971, the export of Zhiguli to Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia and the German Democratic Republic began. Later in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Egypt, Great Britain, Nigeria.
Due to the different languages ​​of buyers, the name "Zhiguli" was changed to "LADA" / "LADA".

On December 22, 1973, the plant was officially adopted by the State Commission with excellent marks after the release of the millionth car of the VAZ brand, and by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor.

In the 70s "Zhiguli" were the most comfortable and reliable of the Soviet cars. It was prestigious to have a Zhiguli, it spoke of well-being and prosperity in the family. For most of the male population, this was a dream. Foreign roots attracted buyers of the VAZ 2101 even more. But at first they were a little afraid of the Zhiguli, due to insufficient experience in servicing.

Experienced motorists confidently said that the Zhiguli was not for our roads, but later it turned out that they were made not only for our roads, but also for our off-road.

There is a guarantee and service! Among the positive features of the "Zhiguli" were: a small amount of maintenance work, the drivers were surprised that in winter they did not need to drain the water at night, they first learned the taste of antifreeze and received wheels for the whole year round. Also, "Zhiguli" were distinguished by smooth running, good dynamics and controllability, which made it possible to overtake the "Moskvich" and "Volga" forever. The interior was comfortable, the interior heater worked perfectly. I was also glad that in the USSR they learned how to make fittings and high-quality fasteners, after buying a Zhiguli there was no need to stretch it. The build quality at the beginning of production was excellent, but in subsequent years it deteriorated, not only at VAZ, but in the industry as a whole.

In 1974, an updated version of the "Zhiguli" was released - VAZ 21011, with a 1.3-liter engine and 69 hp.

For 13 years of production, about 3 million VAZ 2101 cars were produced. The production of VAZ 21011 was discontinued in 1981, 2101 in 82, later only a modification of the VAZ 21013 was produced.

VAZ 2101 and sports.

At the beginning of 1971, a racing modification of the Zhiguli was released, it took part in the European rally "TOUR EUROPE - 71", where our team won the silver cup. With participation in the subsequent competitions "TOUR OF EUROPE - 73" Soviet athletes won gold and silver.

In road-ring races "Kopeyka" took part for the first time in 1972 in the USSR championship. In those days, no one yet knew how to force VAZ engines, and the Muscovites had the advantage on the highways. But over time, the secret of forcing the "Zhiguli" was unraveled, the riders learned how to prepare their VAZs, and the AZLK teams were no longer able to resist the "pennies" and fell behind forever.

At the races of the "Cup of Friendship of the Socialist Countries" things were not very good. Three Czechoslovak riders won any race in their factory Skoda 130 RS, only swapping places in the top three. Powerful and lightweight Skodas were created especially for the ring. Soon they switched to other European competitions, and their place was taken by other athletes from Czechoslovakia, on our Ladas. They drank a lot of blood from our riders, but still it was possible to win them, this was proved more than once by Soviet athletes.

Interestingly, the factory racers often had to share medals with "loners" from other cities. They made up strong competition in the races. And all because there was no professional sports in the USSR, they could only be engaged in having defended the shift at the machine. And the sports sections of the VAZ were not subdivisions of the plant, but just clubs of motorists, and the invaluable experience of improvements was very rarely embodied in improving the design of production cars.

What was the tuning VAZ 2101 in the early 70s?

Our motorists knew how to negotiate with the heads of various large firms that had access to abroad. Reinforced and modified camshafts were brought to us especially for the competition. They were brought from different countries, of course everything was illegal, and therefore tuning the Zhiguli was very expensive. Someone brought camshafts, they changed to a rigid suspension, which, in turn, changed to other parts, more reinforced. The rubber was from "space", i.e. unavailable, enrolled in the queue several months in advance.

Some "Kulibins" made camshafts according to their technology, changed, sold. They also made homemade magnesium discs, which were very expensive in Europe.

Only in our time, tuning parts have become generally available, and we can choose any part to fit our parameters. Thanks to those people who, in the early 70s, were not afraid to achieve better performance from their "kopecks", they were Soviet athletes and enthusiasts !!!

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Fans of cars from the Volga Automobile Plant are interested in when they stopped producing the VAZ 2115. To answer this question, you need to know the history of the appearance of this car and the reasons why it was discontinued.

The history of the appearance of the VAZ 2115

The first prototype VAZ 2115 from the Lada Samara family, popularly called "Pyatnashka", was demonstrated in 1997 at the Moscow Motor Show. From the same year, its serial production was launched. From its predecessor VAZ 21099 from the Lada "Sputnik" family (year of manufacture 1990) "Pyatnashka" favorably differed in the design of the front end; the fenders, bonnet and boot lid have been rounded off. The metal bumper has been replaced with a plastic one. The look has become more modern thanks to the side decorative strips. The trunk became more convenient, the opening of which began from the bumper. The body length increased by 22.5 cm. The car became streamlined and successfully tested in a wind tunnel.

However, in 1999, the designers significantly changed the appearance of the car. New front and rear optics were installed, an additional brake light appeared on the trunk spoiler, and the electrical equipment underwent improvements. The interior has changed for the better.

Since 2007, the car has been equipped with a 1.6 liter engine. After this improvement, the sedan began to meet European standards.

In relation to its predecessors, this model turned out to be the most expensive, but also the most prestigious. The sales volume amounted to 30% of all VAZ models. On average, 2600 "Pyatnasheks" rolled off the assembly line every month.

The demand and popularity of the new sedan grew. Therefore, since 2000, its assembly was transferred to the main conveyor of the Volga Automobile Plant.

From what year and why was the production of VAZ 2115 discontinued?

In 2012, Lada Granta was released. With a more attractive design and better technical characteristics, its cost was comparable to that of the VAZ 2115. This is one of the reasons why the production of the popular 2115 model was discontinued.

In addition, a stream of foreign cars, new and used ones, poured into the Russian market.

The opinions of potential buyers both in Russia and in the countries where the VAZ 2115 was exported were divided. With the same cost of cars, many motorists preferred to opt for more comfortable, equipped and reliable foreign cars with a short service life. Others believed that the new one is new, and at least during the warranty period there will be no problems with the 2115 car. And domestic-made spare parts are cheaper.

Demand for the popular model began to fall, its monthly sales volume dropped to 500 vehicles per month.

To increase the demand for the VAZ 2115, the Volzhsky plant took a number of measures. One of them is a substantial discount on this model. The measure was a temporary success. The demand for the VAZ 2115 has increased by more than 70%. But it was a successful last attempt. In 2011, sales decreased by 44%, and the plant's management decided to discontinue production of this model from January 1, 2012. But production continued until the end of the year.

Over the years, more than 10 million cars of this model have been produced.

But the production of Lada Samara cars did not end there. Until the end of 2013, the release of its modifications 2113 and 2114 continued in Togliatti.

Subsidiaries of the Volga Automobile Plant, which produced cars based on the VAZ 2115, switched to the production of cars based on Lada Grant.

It is impossible to say exactly from what year the sale of "Pyatnashek" was completely stopped. In the warehouses of the dealers there were cars that were sold for a long time.

In the "tenth VAZ family" hatchbacks lasted the longest on the conveyor. They were designated by the index 2112. At the same time, if you open the spare parts catalog, you will find this: the Europanel, as well as the “8401014” radiator grille, were installed only on sedans. The catalog contains the model 21103, and this is the sedan. That is, sedans were produced when the VAZ-2112 ceased to be produced at all? Or is there something wrong here?

In July 2008, the last VAZ-2112 was released.

If you do not take into account the so-called “coupes” (VAZ-21123), then we can say with confidence that cars from the “tenth family” have not been produced since 2008. The last hatchback rolled off the assembly line in June. The engine 21124 was installed under the hood, and the cladding really turned out to be standard - not "8401014-10", but "8401714".

Radiator grill 2110-8401714 and 2110-8401014-10

However, on five-door hatchbacks, the grille in the new version cannot be found in principle. This does not apply to sedans (21103) as well as coupes.

What is the mistake?

Catalog of assembly units VAZ 2110-2112

In fact, cars with a "new torpedo" have been produced since 2006. This also applies to sedans, and even more so to hatchbacks. There was even a complete set with an 8-valve, where a europanel and power steering were present. This fact is not reflected in the catalog.

The story developed like this:

1. Since August 2006, the Europanel appears in some trim levels. Example: the sedan "Norma", there is no power steering, but the torpedo is new;
2. In 2007, any car 2110-2112 is supplied with a "new torpedo";
3. In March 2007 sedans were removed from production, and so on.

And "coupes" were produced even in 2010!

Compare aerodynamics

We found out that VAZ-2112 hatchbacks were no longer produced in the last turn - after sedans and station wagons. The worst aerodynamic performance is typical for the station wagon, and the sedan is inferior to the hatchback in terms of drag coefficient (Cx). But that's not all!

The turning moment Mz, typical for 2110 sedans, is 571 N * m. The hatchback and station wagon win here (339 and 499 N * m). The hatchback has the best longitudinal stability.

The Cx coefficient for many modern cars is below the value of "0.30".

Body "hatchback" in a wind tunnel

What they achieved at the VAZ:

• 2110 – 0,347;
• 2111 – 0,381;
• 2112 – 0,335.

Draw conclusions.

Only facts

• There are configurations about which there is no information in any catalog. For example, 2110 sedans were produced with motors Opel X20XEV, as well as with domestic two-liter engines. Both modifications were notable for their low reliability.
• VAZ-2110-91 is a sedan with a Wankel engine. The maximum speed exceeds 240 km / h.
• And what about hatchbacks? For some reason, the VAZ deprived them of powerful internal combustion engines, but the Super-Auto company produced 21128 passenger cars, equipped with a 1.8-liter engine. The maximum speed with it is equal 196 km / h .
• It can be concluded that the "margin of safety" for all "Dozens" is very significant. To a slightly lesser extent, this applies to hatchbacks.

Example in the video: VAZ-2112 hatchback and 2.0 engine