1.1-liter, 8-valve engine with VAZ 21081 carburetor was first introduced in 1987. This engine was specifically developed for export models of Lada, which were supplied to countries with preferences for small-displacement engines. The eighth family also includes engines: 2108 and 21083.
| Typ | row |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| number of valves | 8 |
| Exact capacity | 1100 cm³ |
| Cylinder diameter | 76 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 60.6 mm |
| Power system | carburetor |
| Power | 54 HP |
| Torque | 79 nm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
The weight of the VAZ 21081 engine according to the catalog is 127 kg. The engine number of the VAZ 21081 is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. Friction. The failure of one of the components of the ignition system is often accompanied by friction of the power unit. First, pay attention to the distributor cap, high-voltage wires, and spark plugs. Fluctuating RPMs. Almost all problems with unstable operation of the power unit are somehow related to the Solex carburetor. You need to either learn how to clean and repair it yourself or become friends with a good specialist whose services you will constantly need. Other breakdowns. We will briefly tell about all the remaining breakdowns. The engine is prone to detonation and does not like bad fuel. It is necessary to constantly adjust the thermal clearances of the valves, otherwise they will knock loudly. Oil leaks often occur around the valve cover. The engine often overheats due to a malfunction of its thermostat.
| Żiguli 8 (2108) | 1987 - 1996 |
| Rozdział 9 (2109) | 1987 - 1996 |
| 21099 | 1990 - 1996 |
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
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