Waz 2123 Engine

The 1.7-liter engine VAZ 2123 was first introduced by AvtoVAZ in 1998, but it only entered serial production in 2002 along with the new off-road vehicle Chevrolet Niva. The Niva Travel model, which appeared in 2020, is still equipped with the same powertrain. The Niva engine range also includes: 2121, 21213, 21214, and 2130.

Technical specifications

Typrow
Number of cylinders4
number of valves8
Exact capacity1690 cm³
Cylinder diameter82 mm
Piston stroke.80 mm
Power systemdistributed injection
Power80 HP
Torque127 nm
Compression ratio9.3
Fuel type92
Environmental classEURO 2/3/4

Fuel consumption Waz 2123 Engine

Using the example of the 2018 Chevrolet Niva with a manual gearbox:
City14.1 litry
Route8.8 litry
Mixed10.8 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the VAZ 2123 engine according to the catalog is 127 kg. The VAZ 2123 engine number can be found in two places. The most well-known problem with this engine is the unreliable chain tensioner, and its failure often leads to chain skipping and valve-to-piston contact. Engine overheating is the second most common issue, caused by a malfunctioning thermostat or water pump, as well as regular coolant leaks due to cracked hoses or expansion tank. Oil consumption also becomes a problem after reaching 100,000 km, usually due to worn oil control rings, piston rings, or a clogged PCV system. Other problems include the not-so-durable auxiliary equipment, ignition module, frequent leaks from the valve cover and rear crankshaft seal. Additionally, until 2008, this engine was equipped with unreliable hydraulic lifters.

Engine Waz 2123

Chevrolet
Niva 1 (2123)2002 - 2020
Lada
Niva Travel 1 (2123)2020 - CE

Engines from the same line as Waz 2123 Engine

See Also

Waz 21126 engine

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.

Waz 21128 Engine

The 1.8-liter 16-valve engine VAZ 21128 was introduced by Super Auto in 2003 and basically was an advanced version of the serial engine VAZ 21124 with a different crankshaft. In 2014, an updated power unit based on the newer engine VAZ 21126 appeared. The VAZ 16V line also includes: 11194, 21124, 21126, 21127, 21129, and 21179.

Waz 2108 engine

1.3-liter, 8-valve engine with a VAZ 2108 carburetor was first introduced in 1984 along with the front-wheel drive model Lada Sputnik. This engine is the basic power unit in the so-called eighth series. The eighth series also includes the following engines: 21081 and 21083.

Waz 2121 engine

1.6-liter petrol engine VAZ 2121, produced at the company's plants from 1977 to 2006, was installed in many versions of the popular Niva off-road vehicle on our market. This engine was basically just a variant of the VAZ 2106 engine from the classic Zhiguli. The Niva engine range also includes: 21213, 21214, 2123, 2130.

Nissan Vr38dett engine

The 3.8-liter Nissan VR38DETT engine has been assembled since 2007 at the company's plant in Tochigi, and the assembly is done manually by highly skilled specialists. This twin-turbocharged powertrain is used in sports cars from the GT-R series. The VR engine family also includes the VR30DDTT engine.

Mini Engine W11b16a

The 1.6-liter turbocharged engine Mini W11B16A was installed by the company between 2001 and 2008 and used in Mini models with the R52 and R53 body styles, such as the Cooper S or John Cooper Works. This powertrain achieved high performance thanks to the Eaton M45 supercharger. The Tritec series also includes engines: W10B14A and W10B16A.