GAZ 31 05 3.4 V8 (170 Hp)
GAZ 31:
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)
05 Overview:
GAZ 31 (05). With 265 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (170 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 12 sec).
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(02: 1982 - 2001).
| General: |
| Brand: | GAZ |
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| Model: | 31 |
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| Generation: | 05 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 3.4 V8 (170 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1992 |
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| End of production: | 1996 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 50 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 265 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 3400 |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.4 sec |
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| Space: |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 5050 mm mm [90mm more] |
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| Width: | 1800 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1430 mm mm [8mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm mm [70mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1514 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1514 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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