VAZ 21083 is a small class for broad masses

VAZ 21083 is a front-drive three-door small class hatchback with a transverse engine arrangement.
It was produced at the Volzhsky Automobile Plant from 1984 to 2003, today a restyling version is produced - VAZ 2113. The first cars that came off the conveyor caused a huge surge of emotions. Still, because before that the entire Soviet autoclassic was in the same manner, that is, the event happened extraordinary. In the domestic market, the model was named "Samara", which was later replaced by the export "Sputnik". VAZ 21083 marked the beginning of the production of front-wheel drive cars "Lada", which they produce to this day. In addition to the front drive, the car differed from all the same classics with good dynamic performance, increased safety and efficiency.

At VAZ 21083 new here everything was: front-wheel drive, body shape, engine layout, front suspension, contactless ignition system, rack and pinion steering, plastic bumpers, etc. Naturally, the first models often suffered from "childhood diseases" in the form of squeaks of the front panel, poor quality locks, etc., which were eliminated literally in the production process. Some of them managed to get rid of, and some still poison the life of the owners of this hatchback.

VAZ 21083 due to its three-door was equipped with wide doors, however, despite this, the entrance and exit to the rear seat are difficult. Such a concept is often interpreted as a sports youth car, and it has both advantages and disadvantages. The interior is quite high quality upholstery, the seats are comfortable, with three kinds of adjustment. From the inconvenience can be distinguished from the absence of rear seat head restraints, uncomfortable seat belts and the high edge of the trunk. It is possible to fold the back of the seat to carry oversized baggage, however, in a flat floor, as is practiced on modern cars, it can not be folded. Another drawback of the hatchback (five-door version including) is not the best noise insulation, which is manifested on uneven roads or on the road when driving at speeds above 100 km / h.

Let's pay attention to the engine VAZ 21083. Initially, as a power unit for the car installed a motor (1.3 l, 65 hp.) In conjunction with a four-speed gearbox. With proper care, the timely replacement of the oil filter and careful handling of the resource of this engine was 150 thousand km. In 1987, the outdated engine was replaced by the carburetor VAZ 21083 with a volume of 1.5 liters, and immediately the same injector unit with a similar volume. There was in the practice of AvtoVAZ and the export 1.1-liter version of the engine (53 hp), which was not heavy, which, in fact, did not get used to. Around the same time, it was decided to move to a five-step mechanics, which is still used today.

There were also small-scale or even individual G-8 models. For example, it was possible to meet a hatchback with a right-hand drive (export version), a four-wheel drive car, a convertible top model. More often all these were exclusive options, made to order.