UAZ 469: technical specifications - fuel consumption, engine
UAZ-469 is a domestic frame SUV, which was created primarily for the needs of the Soviet Army. As the main army vehicle, he replaced another well-known model - the GAZ-69.
It is interesting to read the literature about the history of the creation of the UAZ-469: the need for a new, more advanced than the GAZ-69 SUV arose back in the 1950s. By 1960, the first prototypes were created: UAZ-460 and UAZ-469. The latter showed more convincing results in various tests, and therefore it was decided to put it into mass production. And this very serial production began already 12 years later - in 1972.
Since 1972, the UAZ-469 has been produced until our times with virtually no changes. And only in 2003, the second generation appeared - UAZ "Hunter", which you can also read about on our Vodi.su autoportal. It should be noted that outwardly they practically do not differ from each other, and the interior of the cabin suggests that this car was created not for a comfortable and safe ride, but for the difficult off-road conditions of Russia.
Technical specifications
First of all, it must be said that the UAZ-469 and UAZ-3151 are two identical models. It’s just that a new four-digit index began to be used after 1985 with the transition to the industry standard of 1966, which we talked about in an article about the load capacity of KAMAZ trucks.
It is clear that over the course of its 40-year history, UAZ has experienced updates and technical modifications several times, but the main characteristics have remained almost unchanged.
Engine
The engine performance of the UAZ-469 was not the best, even for those times. It was a 451M carburetor unit. Its volume was 2.4 liters. The maximum power was 75 horsepower. He worked on A-76 gasoline and could accelerate a 2-ton car to 120 kilometers per hour, and acceleration to hundreds took 39 seconds. And fuel consumption at a speed of 90 km / h reached 16 liters in the combined cycle.
In 1985, when the car was given a new index, it went through some updates.
In particular, the new UMZ-414 engine has become a little more agile and powerful:
- installed injection system — injector;
- volume increased to 2.7 liters;
- power increased to 80 hp, and then to 112 hp;
- maximum speed - 130 km / h.
Transmission and suspension
UAZ-469 was equipped with a simple mechanical 4-speed gearbox. Synchronizers were in 3rd and 4th gears. The car had a full drive - with a rigidly connected front axle. With the help of a 2-range transfer case, it was possible to control the distribution of power when all-wheel drive was on. The transfer case is rigidly attached to the gearbox without an intermediate cardan shaft.
In the civilian version of the car - UAZ-469B - the transfer case had one gear, without final drives in the bridges, that is, the patency was worse off-road.
The clutch was also quite simple - a mechanical drive, a clutch lever basket (later replaced with a petal one), a feredo disc, a clutch bearing - in a word, the simplest dry system. However, after the modification in 1985, a hydraulic clutch appeared, which was the right decision for a fairly heavy domestic jeep. (However, the owners have a new problem - the purchase and replacement of the main and working cylinders).
Suspension — dependent. On later versions, as well as on the Hunter, anti-roll bars appeared. Since the MacPherson suspension is not suitable for off-road conditions, spring shock absorbers with trailing arms were installed on the UAZ in front, and springs and hydropneumatic shock absorbers in the rear.
Parameters and ground clearance
In terms of size, the UAZ-469 fits into the category of mid-size SUVs:
- length - 4025 mm;
- wheelbase - 2380;
- width - 1805;
- height - 2015 millimeters.
The curb weight of the car was 1670-1770 kilograms, and fully loaded - 2520 kg. UAZ took up to 675 kilograms of payload, which is not so much, because it could accommodate 5-7 people (note that the SUV was mainly intended for transporting command personnel, and command personnel never differed in low body weight).
The height of the ground clearance for the UAZ-469 reached 30 centimeters, and for the civilian UAZ-469B - 22 centimeters.
Interior and exterior
The car was not designed for a comfortable pastime during the trip, so the interior is not impressive with its appearance. Suffice it to say that until 1985 there were no head restraints in either the front or rear seats. The front panel is metal. The instruments are located along the panel, so you had to turn your head to read the readings. The speedometer is located almost under the steering wheel.
There are no glove compartments on the passenger side, except that it was possible to install a first aid kit under the front panel. The metal handle on the dashboard helped to stay in the chair on the steep bumps in the road.
The rear row of seats was a solid bench with a back, 3 passengers could fit on it. It was also possible to install an additional row of seats in the luggage compartment. The rear seats were sometimes completely removed to increase interior space and carry cargo.
Already closer to the beginning of the 90s, the interior was slightly modernized: the metal front panel was replaced with a plastic one, headrests appeared on the seats. The seats themselves, instead of leatherette, began to be covered with pleasant-to-touch fabric.
The tent top was replaced with a metal roof in the civilian version, which after 1985 became known as the UAZ-31512.
Prices and reviews
UAZ-469 was produced in all its modifications until 2003. In 2010, a limited batch was released for the 65th anniversary of the Victory. So you will not buy a new car in the cabin.
And for used prices will be approximately the following:
- 1980-1990 years of release - 30-150 thousand (depending on condition);
- 1990-2000 - 100-200 thousand;
- 2000s - up to 350 thousand.
It is clear that you can find more expensive options even from the 70s of production. True, the owners have invested a lot of money in tuning.
Reviews about this car can be found different.
Hans from Kostroma writes:
“I bought a used UAZ, invested a lot of money. Advantages: cross-country ability, the awning can be removed, I stop at the gas station by any side, it’s not a pity if you get into a minor accident.
Disadvantages: zero comfort, front doors leak in the rain, absolutely no dynamics, after a passenger car it takes a long time to get used to, the consumption is crazy.
Vladimir, Volgograd:
“I am a hunter and fisherman, I bought a UAZ 88, I had to work and invest financially. UAZ will “make” any foreign car on our broken roads, and on impassable roads it will give odds to both Hammers and Land Cruisers. You can find flaws in any car, but a UAZ can pull a 850 kg trailer and get out of the swamp, so everything suits me.
Valentine from Syzran:
“A car for an amateur, if you like to lie under it all day after each trip, you can buy it - I’ll sell it for 100 thousand, along with branded Medved rubber and wide disks for the swamp. The car has no electronics, air conditioning, the stove is not regulated. The only pluses are patency and maintainability.
Well, there are a lot of this type of reviews, in principle, the Vodi.su team will also confirm that the UAZ is a serious car, it has a powerful suspension, you can drive on a dirt road and off-road in general, but for the city the consumption is at the level of 16-17 liters too much. On the highway, it cannot be compared with other cars - it is simply dangerous to drive faster than 90 km / h. An amateur car.
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