GAZ 31 1055 2.3 i 16V (131 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)

1055 Overview:

GAZ 31 (1055). 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:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (131 hp) for versatile driving.

Cons:

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


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(105: 2004 - 2009).

General:
Brand:GAZ
Model:31
Generation:1055
Modification (Engine):2.3 i 16V (131 Hp)
Start of production:2006
End of production:2009
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Engine:
Power:131 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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