The 1.2-liter engine VAZ 2101 was produced at the Togliatti factory from 1970 to 1994 and was installed as the basic engine in practically all models of the classic Žiguli. This configuration with the overhead camshaft position became the prototype for the entire family. The classic series includes engines: 21011, 2104, 2105, 2106, 21067, and 2103.
| Typ | row |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| number of valves | 8 |
| Exact capacity | 1198 cm³ |
| Cylinder diameter | 76 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 66 mm |
| Power system | carburetor |
| Power | 59 - 64 HP |
| Torque | 89 nm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| City | 10.8 litry |
| Route | 7.7 litry |
| Mixed | 9.3 litry |
The weight of the VAZ 2101 engine according to the catalog is 114 kg. The VAZ 2101 engine number is located above the oil filter. Wear of the camshaft. Owners of Zhiguli cars often save on maintenance, forgetting about valve adjustment, which often leads to rapid wear of the camshaft. This is a well-known weak point. Engine overheating. Also, in this engine, the thermostat, pump, and cooling fan often fail, leading to engine overheating, gasket blowouts, and sometimes cracks in the cylinder head. Excessive oil consumption. Closer to the mileage of 100,000 km, oil consumption usually appears and increases due to worn piston rings, oil control rings, and a clogged PCV system. Other problems. There are many troubles associated with carburetor issues, failures of auxiliary equipment, timing chain stretch, or leaks from under the valve cover or crankshaft seal.
| Żiguli 1 (2101) | 1970 - 1988 |
| Żiguli 2 (2102) | 1971 - 1986 |
| Żigulowa 3 (2103) | 1973 - 1981 |
| Żiguli 5 (2105) | 1979 - 1994 |
The 1.6-liter, 8-valve engine VAZ 11186 was first introduced by the company in 2011 and is essentially an upgrade of the VAZ 11183 engine, with closed pistons being the main difference. A similar power unit, installed in another AvtoVAZ facility, was designated as 21116. The VAZ 8V engine range also includes the following: 11182, 11183, 11189, 21114, and 21116.
The 1.6-liter, 16-valve engine VAZ 21126 appeared in 2007 together with the Lada Priora and later spread practically across the entire range of models of the Russian company AvtoVAZ. This unit was often used as a basis for the sports engines of the group. The VAZ 16V line also includes: 11194, 21124, 21127, 21129, 21128 and 21179.
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