VAZ-2105: another look at the "classics" of the Russian car industry
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In the line of models that came off the assembly line of the Volga Automobile Plant, the VAZ-2105 occupies a special place, primarily due to the fact that this particular car is considered the first-born of the second generation of rear-wheel drive Zhiguli. For its time, the design of the "five" was close enough to fully comply with the trends of European automotive fashion, and for the USSR in the early 80s, according to many experts and motorists, it was the most stylish car. Despite the fact that the VAZ-2105 was never destined to become the most massive model, the car continues to enjoy well-deserved respect among motorists. Today, in the automotive market, the status of the VAZ-2105 can be determined in accordance with its direct purpose, that is, as a means of transportation, if not the most comfortable, but quite reliable and time-tested.
Overview of the Lada 2105 model
The VAZ-2105 car was produced at the Togliatti Automobile Plant (as well as at the KraSZ plants in Ukraine and Lada Egipt in Egypt) for 31 years - from 1979 to 2010, that is, it was in production longer than any other VAZ model. By the end of the 2000s, thanks to the minimum configuration, the "five" cost less than each of the models of the Volga Automobile Plant produced at that time - 178 thousand rubles in 2009.
Having replaced the first generation Zhiguli, the VAZ-2105 received a more up-to-date appearance at that time with angular shapes and black matte decorative elements instead of the previously used chrome ones. The creators of the new model sought not only to simplify assembly, but also to reach an acceptable cost of the car.. For example, the rejection of chrome-plated parts made it possible to get rid of the long and labor-intensive technological process of applying several layers of non-ferrous metals to steel. Among the innovations that were not on previous VAZ models, there were:
- toothed timing belt (instead of the chain used before);
- polyurethane panels in the cabin, made by one-piece stamping;
- block headlights equipped with a hydraulic corrector;
- combination under one cover of the rear lamp dimensions, turn signals, reversing lights, brake lights and foglights;
- heated rear window as standard.
In addition, swivel wind triangles were removed from the windows of the front doors of the new car, and side nozzles began to be used to blow these windows. The driver could now adjust the position of the side mirrors from the passenger compartment, and height-adjustable head restraints were provided for the front passengers.
For my money, a very good car, I bought it as my first car and did not regret it later. Drove her 1,5 years, invested a little after the previous owner and forward along the highway! During the operation, there were no special problems, so the little things associated with maintenance, everything just needs to be changed on time and monitor the car, and not wait until it falls off by itself! The possibility of tuning, a large selection of spare parts, and almost all spare parts are available in all car dealerships, not counting the showdowns.
More about tuning VAZ 2105: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/tyuning/tyuning-vaz-2105.html
The body number of the VAZ-2105 can be found under the hood near the windshield closer to the passenger seat. Passport data of the car are indicated in a special plate located on the bottom shelf of the air intake box. In addition, the vehicle identification code indicated in the table is duplicated in the luggage compartment. To see it, you need to unscrew the screw holding the rear wheel arch trim with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the trim.
The summary plate shows:
- 1 - number used for selection of spare parts;
- 2 - manufacturer;
- 3 - conformity mark and vehicle type approval number;
- 4 - VIN of the car;
- 5 — engine brand;
- 6 - maximum load on the front axle;
- 7 - maximum force on the rear axle;
- 8 - marking of execution and configuration;
- 9 - the maximum allowable weight of the machine;
- 10 - the maximum allowable weight of the car with a trailer.
Video: acquaintance with the first version of the VAZ-2105 model
Technical specifications
In 1983, the VAZ-2105 was awarded the USSR quality mark, which confirmed the correctness of the path followed by the creators of the model: the car had a fairly presentable appearance and quite acceptable technical characteristics.
Table: technical characteristics of the VAZ-2105
| Parameter | Index |
| Body type | sedan |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Length m | 4,13 |
| Width, m | 1,62 |
| Height, m | 1,446 |
| Wheelbase, m | 2,424 |
| Front track, m | 1,365 |
| Rear track, m | 1,321 |
| Ground clearance, cm | 17,0 |
| Trunk volume, l | 385 |
| Curb weight, t | 0,995 |
| Engine volume, l | 1,3 |
| Engine power, l with. | 64 |
| Cylinder arrangement | inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Torque N * m | 3400 |
| fuel type | AI-92 |
| Drive unit | rear |
| Transmission | 4MKPP |
| Front suspension | double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | helical spring |
| Front brakes | disk |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 39 |
| Maximum speed km / h | 145 |
| Acceleration time to a speed of 100 km/h, seconds | 18 |
| Fuel consumption, liters per 100 kilometers | 10,2 (in the city) |
Vehicle weight and dimensions
The dimensions of the VAZ-2105 make it quite comfortable to operate the car in urban conditions. The turning circle of the "five" is 9,9 m (for comparison, for the VAZ-21093 and VAZ-2108 this figure is 11,2 m). The dimensions of the VAZ-2105 are:
- length, i.e., the distance from the most distant point of the front bumper to the extreme point of the rear bumper - 4130 mm;
- the width, which is measured, as a rule, between the extreme points of the wheel arches or the central pillars of the body, is 1620 mm;
- height - distance from the ground to the roof - 1446 mm.
The curb weight of the car is 995 kg, the trunk holds up to 385 liters, the ground clearance is 170 mm.
Engine
The VAZ-2105 power unit was designed on the model of the engine installed on the Ford Pinto. That is why the “five” received a timing belt transmission instead of a chain, due to which the predecessors of the VAZ-2105 were characterized by an increased noise level. It is known that the use of a toothed belt helps the engine not bend the valve: if the force inside the system exceeds the allowable value, the belt drive breaks, preventing valve deformation and, as a result, expensive repairs.
I bought such a car, I thought I would drive for a long time. I bought it for 500 bucks, I immediately gave the body for cooking / painting, the engine capitalized itself. It took about $600 for everything. That is, but for the money it seemed to replace absolutely everything, down to the smallest detail. Belt engine, really frisky, gaining momentum instantly. It's interesting to ride but there is very little traction. The 4-speed gearbox pleases with excellent gear shifting, but the lever is inconveniently located. With my height of 190 cm, it is difficult to get behind the wheel, because he lies stupidly on his knees. Digested the steering column, managed to slightly raise. Still uncomfortable. I threw out the seats without headrests, bought them from 2107. The landing is idiotic, I traveled for a month, I changed it to Mazda ones. Sitting comfortably, but now very high.
Door locks are terrible.
It makes no sense to talk about handling - it is possible to move quickly only in a straight line, the car rolls heavily.
The original carburetor version of the engine provided a power of 64 hp. With. with a volume of 1,3 liters. Subsequently, when the injection version of the engine appeared, the power increased to 70 hp. With. At the same time, the injection engine is more demanding on fuel quality and runs on gasoline with an octane rating of at least 93. The engine housing was made of cast iron, resistant to high temperatures, due to which the failure of the power unit due to overheating was very rare. The motor was distinguished by its simplicity of design, which allowed the car owner to independently carry out most of the activities related to the maintenance of the unit.
Read about the device and repair of the carburetor on the VAZ 2105: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/toplivnaya-sistema/karbyurator-vaz-2105.html
Due to the short piston stroke, which is 66 mm for the “five” (for the VAZ-2106 and VAZ-2103, this figure is 80 mm), as well as the cylinder diameter increased to 79 mm, the engine turned out to be quite resourceful, continuing to maintain a high torque value for 4000 rpm or more. Previously produced models did not always cope with this task and worked more reliably at low and medium speeds.
The four cylinders of the engine have an in-line arrangement, there are 2 valves for each cylinder, the torque is 3400 N * m. The use of an aluminum valve cover contributed to the reduction of noise during engine operation. Subsequently, this engine model was successfully used on the VAZ-2104.
Since 1994, VAZ-2105 or VAZ-21011 engines have been installed on VAZ-2103 cars. In addition, various modifications of the VAZ-2105 were completed at different times with engines:
- VAZ-2105 with a 5-speed gearbox;
- VAZ-2104 with distributed injection and 5-speed gearbox;
- VAZ-2106 (small series for the traffic police, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the FSB);
- VAZ-21067 with distributed injection and 5-speed gearbox;
- diesel engine VAZ (BTM) -341 (small series for taxis);
- VAZ-21053 for export Lada Riva and others.
Refueling tanks
VAZ-2105 is equipped with filling tanks, the volume of which is (in liters):
- fuel tank - 39 (for VAZ-2104 - 42);
- cooling system together with the heating system - 8,65;
- lubrication system - 3,75;
- crankcase 4-speed gearbox - 1,35;
- crankcase 5-speed gearbox - 1,6;
- hydraulic clutch - 0,18;
- hydraulic brakes - 0,382;
- rear axle housing - 1,3;
- front shock absorber - 0,11;
- rear shock absorber - 0,18;
- steering gear housing - 0,215;
- windshield washer reservoir - 2,0 (5,0);
- rear window washer reservoir (for VAZ-2104) - 2,0;
- vacuum pump with a control hole - 0,15.
Salon VAZ-2105
Initially, the cabin of the "five" was conceived as safer, more functional and more comfortable than the predecessors of the first generation. Safe movement was facilitated by special bars in the design of the doors, as well as optional hydraulic supports for the front and rear bumpers. All these steps were taken in connection with plans to enter the North American market.
Everyone, good day. I bought a Zhiguli 2105 a month ago. I want to share my positive with everyone. I've been driving for a month, just fill up with petrol. I bought for work a week I drive 200-250 km, daily load 100-150 kg. The appearance is not very good, but the chassis, engine, body (bottom) are just super. Yes, the only thing I did was change the oil. And how a good car filled with Hado oil. I wish everyone that your car brings only pleasant emotions.
The basic equipment included adjustable headrests in the driver's and front passenger's seats, seat belts in the front seats (in the rear - as an additional option). To reduce the effort during rotation of the steering wheel, a ball bearing was used in its design.
The instrument panel, door cards, ceiling lining were made from one-piece plastic molds. The instrument panel consists of four switches, a block of control lamps and three round sections with parameter indicators. To control and monitor the status of various systems, the instrument panel provides:
- 1 - button for turning on outdoor lighting;
- 2 - oil pressure control lamp in the system;
- 3 - liquid temperature gauge;
- 4 - battery charging control;
- 5 - block of control lamps;
- 6 - speedometer;
- 7 - mileage counter;
- 8 - rear window heating switch;
- 10 - heater fan switch;
- 11 - control of the high beam;
- 12 - control of the direction indicator;
- 13 - control of the side lights;
- 14 — voltmeter;
- 16 - fuel gauge;
- 17 - fuel reserve control;
- 18 - rear fog lights switch.
The interior seat upholstery was originally made of leatherette. In the future, most of the interior elements were unified with the VAZ-2107.
Learn how to make silent locks on the VAZ 2105: https://bumper.guru/klassicheskie-modeli-vaz/kuzov/besshumnyie-zamki-na-vaz-2107.html
Video: review of the VAZ-2105 car
Despite the outward simplicity and unpretentiousness, the VAZ-2105 found its admirers not only in the USSR, and later in the territory of the post-Soviet countries, but also in countries such as Egypt, New Zealand, and Finland. During the existence of the socialist camp, a large number of these cars were sent to states friendly to the Soviet Union both for sale on the consumer market and for participation in rally races. The design of most of the mechanisms and components of the car in most cases allows car owners to carry out repairs and maintenance of the vehicle on their own. The interior trim of the VAZ-2105 is quite easy to reconstruct in order to improve functionality and increase the degree of comfort, so tuning the “five” interior is one of the most common ways to independently refine the interior.
