Car "Gazelle": modifications and specifications

The car "Gazelle", the modifications of which have several options, refers to a series of domestic small-tonnage trucks. The main production facilities for the production of the vehicle are located at the Gorky Automobile Plant. Also in the post-Soviet space there are several factories that are assembling the car from finished parts. For the first time the model began to enter mass production after June 1994. The machine is popular in various economic spheres, including transport, agrarian, industrial sphere. Consider its features, parameters and models, which during the manufacture of several dozens.

general information

The "Gazelle" car, the modifications of which will be considered below, appeared in the serial production as the GAZ-3221 model. This machine has a wheelbase measuring 2.9 meters. The basic equipment of the car includes eight passenger seats, not counting the driver's seat. Interior trim is made of velor or dermatina.

In the fall of 1998, a modification of the Sable was released. The minivan was equipped with six seats and a standard roof height. For special services and passenger flights, variations with eleven seats are operated. In 1999, the eight-seat "Barguzin" was introduced. He received an understated roof, an elevated rear door, an improved interior comparable to the standard equipment of a minivan.

In addition, the car "Gazelle" modification had the following plan: "Business", "Next", "Van", "Farmer" and some other models, differing in road clearance, exterior design, interior arrangement and some technical parameters.

GAZ-3302

This car belongs to the line of on-board vehicles equipped with a chassis with a cab and a load-carrying capacity of one and a half tons. The machine is manufactured since 1994, was upgraded in 2003 and 2010. The last variation in this series was called "Business".

The height of the truck's side is one meter thanks to the use of tires with a low profile, which greatly facilitates the loading and unloading process. The brake disc system provides a fast and safe stop of the vehicle. In 1995 a small series of all-wheel drive modifications appeared under the marking 33-027, which can be used on all types of soils.

A distinctive feature that cars "Gazelle" (modifications, published in 2002) received was an elongated frame. The main purpose of the car was considered to work as car shops and tow trucks. Developers for the sake of increased load capacity subsequently equipped the truck with reinforced springs and an improved rear axle.

Versions "Farmer" and "Van"

This vehicle ("Farmer") can carry up to five passengers or one ton of cargo. The release of the line began in 1995. Features of the design determined the popularity of the machine in the sphere of small and medium business. Minibus "Farmer" received a body with two doors, for access to the rear row it is necessary to fold the front passenger seat.

The car "Gazelle" modifications "Van" has a carrying capacity of 1.35 tons and two passenger seats. This technique was applied in the following directions:

• Collector armored cars;
• Mobile laboratories;
• Emergency medical care;
• Special vehicles in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

It is the model of the GAZ-2705 series that most often acts as the basis for special transport for various purposes.

"Gazelle Next": modifications and features

This new development from the specialists of the Gorky Automobile Plant was presented in 2012. By design and "stuffing" it turned out to be an absolutely new machine in comparison with its predecessors. From previous analogues, the car received only the frame, the rear beam and the gearbox.

The power plant uses a gasoline engine UMZ or a diesel engine of the type "Cummins Daimler". These engines and an increased radiator virtually eliminate the possibility of overheating. Any basic equipment is equipped with a hydraulic power steering. The safety of the driver and passengers is provided by upgraded belts and safety cushions (not in all variations).

Parameters of the car "Next"

Let's consider the basic parameters of the machine "Next Gazel". Modifications of the technical and general characteristics are almost identical. These include:

• Length / width / height - 5,48 / 2,38 / 2,57 meters;
• Presence of electric window regulators;
• Adjustable steering column;
• central locking;
• Adjustable in several positions the driver's seat.

Externally, the car became more priemistym. This is due to the increase in the width of the cabin by 40 millimeters at its understating by more than seven centimeters. Landing became more comfortable due to the increase in the size of the doors.

More about the models "Next"

The vehicle "Gazelle", modifications, the photo of which is presented above, can have several complete sets. The following models are available to the consumer:

1. Isothermal vans.
2. Manufactured goods.
3. Europlatforms.

All cars are equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine, as well as a standard or an elongated frame.

Description

The new modification of Gazelle GAZ-A22 is an on-board car with a two-row cab for seven seats. Standard and extended frame mounting is provided. A domestic gasoline engine or a diesel analogue of a foreign production is offered.

The "Next" family also includes the GAZ-A21 model, equipped with a three-seater single-row cabin. Also available with two variations of frames and the type of power units.

Minibus for nineteen passengers of type A64-R42 is manufactured exclusively with diesel engines "Kummins". In addition, on the basis of this car dump trucks, tow trucks, school buses, cars for the fire service are produced.

Engine modifications

"Gazelle" can be equipped with several types of power plants. Let's consider in detail diesel variant Cummins ISF 2.8. The unit meets the requirements of "Euro-4". The working life of the motor is about half a million kilometers. High dynamics at maximum loads provides an optimal combination of maximum torque and gear ratio transmission.

The device is assembled in China, but mainly from American parts, which guarantees its practicality and reliability. Motor features:

• Type - diesel four-cylinder engine;
• The power limit is 120 "horses" at 36,000 revolutions in 60 seconds;
• The working volume is 2.8 liters;
• Compression - 16,5;
• Cylinder diameter / stroke - 94/100 millimeters.

Below are the characteristics of the gasoline analogue used on the "Gazelle".

UMP (EvoTech 2.7)

Unit parameters:

• Type - four-stroke gasoline engine, equipped with controlled injection and ignition with a microprocessor system;
• Power and speed - 106.8 horsepower at four thousand rotations per minute;
• The compression ratio is 10;
• Volume working - 2.7 liters;
• Dimensions of the cylinder - 96.5 mm in diameter.

The updated unit "eats up" ten percent less gasoline, has improved torque and dynamics. The engine became lighter, corresponds to the standard "Euro-5", is made of modern alloys. The motor is completed from Korean (LG), German (Bosch) and American parts (Eaton).

Designers upgraded the main elements of the power plant, including camshafts, electrical equipment and a piston unit. The motor base is made in a characteristic four-cylinder design with eight valves.

GAZ-32213 and -322132

Modifications of the "Gazelle" car of these series have similar characteristics. Model 32213 is produced since 2003, accommodates thirteen passengers. The features of the minivan include the equipment of the cabin with comfortable seats with a high back. This car has undergone several stages of modernization.

Variance 322132 is a minibus with a side door. Production of auto started in 1996. From the rest of the analogues the car differs from the layout of the cabin and the presence of side racks for passengers. In 2005, the designers renewed the heating of the cabin, installed the ABS system, and began to make out the color of the body in yellow color.

About the Model 3221

The beginning of this predecessor of almost all passenger "Gazelles" dates from the spring of 1996. Initially, the car had modest characteristics and accommodated eight passengers.

Modernization of this car has the following chronology:

1. 1996 - there are modifications with a full drive.
2. 2003 - an updated ventilation and heating system was designed and installed.
3. 2005 - the ABS option is installed.
4. 2008 - a special children minibus has been developed and put into operation, which has corresponding characteristics for equipment and safety of transportation.

Currently, this option is issued under the name "Business" and has more than a dozen varieties.

Other basic models

On the basis of "Gazelle" a number of cars produced in the CIS countries are produced. Among them:

1. "Ruta" is a car produced in Ukraine (a repair plant in Chasovoy Yar). It is intended for local passenger traffic.
2. Semar is a machine produced by the Semyonovsk Automobile Repair Plant. The line included delivery vans, minibuses, school buses and special equipment.
3. Mytishchi plant produces tow trucks, isothermal vans, refrigerators and other special equipment on the basis of "Gazeli Nekst".

Competitiveness

Starting from the 2000th year, Gazel passenger companies occupy at least 50 percent of the passenger transportation market. However, recently this brand has been replaced by modern models of foreign production (Ford Transit, Renault Traffic, Mercedes Sprinter and others).

Among the domestic brands, the most popular is the Gazelle Next. Modifications, photos and characteristics of this car are of interest to many car enthusiasts. It should be noted that these variations are equipped not only with gasoline and diesel engines, but also with gas-cylinder equipment, which makes the operation of the machine even more profitable.

Conclusion

Minibuses "Gazel" until 2005 were mostly equipped with carburetor engines from ZMZ. Their power was from 90 to 110 horsepower. In addition, the gasoline engines UMZ and diesel engines "Kummins" were widely used. The machine rightly deserved a place of honor among domestic analogues due to a wide range of models, maintainability, adaptability to not very good roads and an acceptable price.