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UAZ 3160 1 2.9 (98 Hp)
Overall Rating
UAZ 3160:
UAZ or Ulyanovsky Avtomobilny Zavod is an automobile manufacturer based in Ulyanovsk, Russia, which manufactures off-road vehicles, buses and trucks. It has been part of the Sollers automotive group since 2000.
UAZ is best known for the UAZ-469 utility vehicle, which has seen wide use as a military vehicle in the Eastern bloc and around the world. The UAZ factory started production in 1941 as part of the Soviet war effort. 51,706 UAZ vehicles were produced in 2016....(Read more on Wikipedia)
1 Overview:
UAZ 3160 (1). With 189 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The UAZ 31601 generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from its era, it lacks modern active and passive safety features, offering very basic protection.
2.9 (98 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.9L (98 Hp) engine provides minimal on-road performance, prioritizing low-end torque for off-road utility rather than speed or acceleration. It's adequate for basic transport and challenging terrain.
Fuel Economy
Equipped with a carburettor and a large displacement, fuel economy is expected to be very poor, especially given its utilitarian nature and lack of modern efficiency technologies.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent off-road capability
- • Robust and simple construction
- • Low purchase price
- • Easy to maintain and repair
Cons:
- • Very poor on-road performance
- • High fuel consumption
- • Extremely basic comfort and features
- • Minimal safety equipment
- • Dated design and technology
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | UAZ |
| Model: | 3160 |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.9 (98 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 98 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 33.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 189 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2890 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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