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Lada VAZ-2101 1.2 (1,198 cc) Sedan

44 kW60 PS59 hp87 Nm1970–1982

petrol · 4-speed manual · Sedan

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Lada VAZ-2101
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Power
44 kW 60 PS · 59 hp
Torque
87 Nm 64 lb-ft
Kerb weight
955 kg
Length
4,075 mm

Built 1970–1982, the Lada VAZ-2101 1.2 (1,198 cc) sedan develops 44 kW (60 PS) and 87 Nm of torque from a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. In the VAZ-2101 1.2 (1,198 cc), power reaches the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox.

In figures, it tips the scales at 955 kg and has 63 PS per tonne to work with. Set the VAZ-2101 1.2 (1,198 cc) against the Moskvich-412 or the Moskvich-2140 in a full comparison.

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,075 mmLength 13 ft 4 in1,382 mm4 ft 6 inWheelbase 2,424 mmWheelbase 7 ft 11 inWidth 1,610 mmWidth 5 ft 3 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement1,198 cm³ 1.2 l · 73 cu in
    Cylinders4
    Power44 kW 60 PS · 59 hp
    Torque87 Nm 64 lb-ft

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears4
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,075 mm 160.4 in
    Width1,610 mm 63.4 in
    Height1,382 mm 54.4 in
    Wheelbase2,424 mm 95.4 in
    Kerb weight955 kg 2,105 lb

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1970–1982
    GenerationVAZ-2101 (1970–1982)

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