VAZ-2106, or "Lada-6" - a car that was widely distributed in the Soviet Union and is known to all Russian citizens as the "six". This is an improved model VAZ-2103 sedan belongs to the III group of a small class. From 1975 to 2005, more than 4.3 million units were produced from such plants as Volzhsky Automobile, Roslada (Syzran), Anto-Rus (Kherson), IzhAvto (Izhevsk).
All developers tried to combine price and quality in the VAZ-21031 model (as it was originally called), so that the car became affordable. Manufacturers abandoned the chrome finish, but turned on good lighting. V. Antipin and V. Stepanov developed the interior decoration, and instead of metal parts, plastic ones appeared, the upholstery and armrests changed.
Updates in the "Lada-1600"
Compared with VAZ-2013, the following parameters have improved in the Zhiguli-6 car: noise insulation, seats, alarm, lighting rheostat, brake fluid indicator , direction indicators, rear trunk and wheel covers. It should be noted that for all the years the car was manufactured, it constantly changed and never remained the same. Here is a list of its changes:
- alarm switch;
- chrome moldings were replaced with plastic;
- installed brakes and ventilation grilles of the rear pillars from the VAZ-2013;
- removed the design of the wheel arches and chrome rims of the side lighting;
- red lanterns were replaced by reflectors;
- abandoned the mudguards between the bumper and the body.
Design solutions
The changes concerned not only technical characteristics, but also color and stylistic ones: the background of the sign turned black (instead of cherry), the upholstery was presented in only a few colors (although there were a lot of them before), and we got rid of chrome and wooden elements. All this can be seen in the photo. "Lada-6" vividly demonstrated all the updates. In 1975, a limited edition produced red and yellow cars with new engines.
Equipment
Engineers tried to change the internal content. Thus, the car received an aggregate with a working volume of 1.6 liters (effective power was 78 "horses"). All this was made possible by increasing the cylinders from 76 to 79 mm. Also, car safety was not spared. In the new version, they preferred the installation of inertial belts and a standard fog lamp.
Zhiguli-6: models
The VAZ-2016 car received various serial modifications. For example, from VAZ-21061 to VAZ-21066, VAZ-2016 (Izhevsk), VAZ-2016 ("Tourist"), VAZ-2016 ("Half past seven"), VAZ-21068. The initial characteristics of these cars were the same, they differed only in seats, grilles, engines and other elements.
Dimensions
The five-seater compact VAZ-2016 (Zhiguli-6) has the following dimensions:
- length - 4.17 mm;
- width - 1.61 mm;
- height - 1.44 mm;
- wheelbase - 2.42 m;
- ground clearance - 17 cm.
Specifications
The engine is located in front, its working volume is 1.6 liters with a power of 80 hp. The creators of this model have chosen a carburetor power system, which has more disadvantages than advantages. But there are several opinions: some believe that the carburetor is the most reliable, while others are convinced that there are no advantages. The speed of 100 km / h "Lada-6" reaches in 17.5 seconds., Fuel consumption can vary from 7.7 liters to 12.0 liters, depending on the carburetor.
A four-speed or five-speed manual gearbox meets the technical specifications of the car, it is simple and affordable. Automatic transmission is not installed on this model. The diameter of the rims is 13 (R13), which is good enough for a sedan of this size.
Exterior
The front of the body has clear, rough, but neat lines, they are rounded off next to the head optics. Two round headlights on each side make the car unusual, original and not so rough. Also in front is a plastic radiator grill with small frequent fins and a factory badge. The whole car is designed in a fairly simple style. There are no frills, and the chrome trim on the sides of the body only complements the overall look. The back of the car also has both rounded and expressive lines. Luggage capacity 345 liters.
To summarize
The car was in demand until 2000, at the moment the equipment and model are outdated, but this is a good option for the middle class. Its appearance does not fit the European standard, but the car is reliable and working. Of course, it is not possible to purchase a completely “zero” car now, however, Zhiguli-6 is still being sold on the secondary market.
The price is quite low, ranging from 15 thousand rubles. up to 50 thousand rubles, and sometimes reaches 70 thousand rubles. A weighty criterion is the general condition of the car. For comparison, in 1986, the model that came off the assembly line was estimated at an average of about 9 thousand rubles.
So, the classic car "Lada-1600" now occupies a confident position among the domestic auto industry, perhaps this is not the most fashionable and comfortable model, but reliable and simple.