GAZ 31 10 2.5 i (150 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)

10 Overview:

GAZ 31 (10). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (81 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 22 sec).
  • • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
  • • Standard trunk space (450 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(0221: 2000 - 2009).

General:
Brand:GAZ
Model:31
Generation:10
Modification (Engine):2.5 i (150 Hp)
Start of production:2001
End of production:2004
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Engine:
Power:150 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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