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 VAZ 11182 engine was first introduced by the company in 2021 as the basic power unit for the upgraded version of the well-known Lada Largus model. This engine was essentially just an update of the pre-upgrade version of the VAZ 11189 engine. The VAZ 8V engine line also includes the following engines: - 11183 - 11186 - 11189 - 21114 - 21116
The 0.75-liter engine with a carburetor, VAZ 11113, was produced by the company from 1996 to 2006 and was only installed in the modernized version of the popular small car Oka. This power unit is actually half of the 1.5-liter petrol engine Lada [21083]. The Oka family also includes the engine: [1111].
The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine Great Wall GW4G15K has been produced at the factory in China since 2020 and is currently only installed in the popular Haval Jolion first generation crossover here. Structurally, this powertrain is an upgraded version of the Toyota 1NZ-FE engine. The Toyota engine clones also include: - GW4G15 - GW4G15B - GW4G15F - GW491QE
The 1.3-liter Nissan CG13DE engine was produced from 1992 to 2003 at the factory in Japan and mainly installed in very compact models for the local car market. In our country, this type of power unit is most commonly found in small cars such as Micra, March or Cube. The CG engine family also includes: CG10DE and CGA3DE.