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GAZ 22 B 2.4 (76 Hp)
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GAZ 22:
The GAZ Volga is an executive car that originated in the Soviet Union to replace the GAZ Pobeda in 1956. Their role in serving the Soviet nomenklatura made them a contemporary cultural icon. Several generations of the car have been produced.
Despite the continuous modernisations, GAZ found it increasingly difficult to keep the ageing design competitive in a market economy. GAZ CEO Bo Andersson decided to discontinue the Volga range in 2010.
The first generation Volga was developed as a replacement for the 1946 GAZ-M20 Pobeda mid-size car, based on a brief issued in 1951. The first pre-production batch left GAZ on 10 October 1956. It was built in three distinct series; in total 639,478 Volgas were built from 1956 until 1970. There was also an estate derivative and a rare, V8-engined version developed for the KGB's 9th Directorate as an escort vehicle for motorcades....(Read more on Wikipedia)
B Overview:
GAZ 22 (B). With 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1545 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 120 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The GAZ 22B predates modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing by several decades. As such, it lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, electronic stability control, or crumple zones, offering minimal occupant protection by today's measures.
2.4 (76 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.4-liter (76 Hp) engine provides modest performance, suitable for general utility and cruising at moderate speeds. With a top speed of 120 km/h, acceleration is leisurely, prioritizing durability and load-carrying over outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 11 l/100 km is typical for a carburetted engine of this displacement and era, especially for a vehicle of this size and weight. It's not economical by modern standards but was acceptable for its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and durable construction
- • Spacious interior and cargo capacity
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanicals
- • Classic Soviet automotive heritage
- • Adequate power for utility tasks (for its era)
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Limited performance and acceleration
- • Basic comfort and amenities
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Drum brakes all around (less effective than discs)
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | GAZ |
| Model: | 22 |
| Generation: | B |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 (76 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1962 |
| End of production: | 1970 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 76 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 31.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2445 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 6.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 120 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 20.3 kg/Hp, 49.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.1 kg/Nm, 110 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1545 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4810 mm mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm mm |
| Height: | 1620 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1420 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | P215/75 R15 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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