The 1.5-liter VAZ-341 diesel engine was assembled at the Barnautransmasz plant from 1998 to 2003 and installed in the 21045 station wagon and the 21055 sedan. Approximately 6000 of these cars were produced in total. The designs for the VAZ-343 diesel engine and the VAZ-3431 turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 1.8 liters were never put into mass production.
| Exact capacity | 1524 cm³ |
| Power system | forklift chambers |
| Engine power | 53 HP |
| Torque | 96 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder diameter | 76 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 80 mm |
| Compression ratio | 23 |
| Engine features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 3.75 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 150 000 HP |
| City | 6.7 litry |
| Route | 5.8 litry |
| Mixed | 6.2 litry |
The weight of the VAZ-341 engine according to the catalog is 130 kg. The VAZ-341 engine number can be found in two places. The early diesel engines had weak pistons that often broke down at 50,000 km. Then the pistons were updated and now cars with mileage of over 200,000 km can be found. The unit is equipped with a Bosch distributor-type injection pump, which has minimal issues. Pay close attention to the condition of the timing belt, as its breakage can cause valve damage. The glow plug block and fuel filter electric heater often fail. There are no hydraulic lifters here, and the valve clearances need to be adjusted every 30,000 km. However, the main problem with the engine is its rarity and the scarcity of quality spare parts.
| Żiguli 4 (2104) | 1998 - 2003 |
| Żiguli 5 (2105) | 2000 - 2003 |
The 1.6-liter, 8-valve engine VAZ 11189 was first introduced by the company in 2016 and is essentially an adaptation of the VAZ 11186 power unit to meet Euro 5 environmental standards. This engine is currently only installed in certain versions of the Largus model. The VAZ 8V engine line also includes: - 11182, - 11183, - 11186, - 21114, and - 21116.
The 1.6-liter 16-valve engine VAZ 21127 was first introduced in 2013 and is a further development of the popular power unit from Togliatti, VAZ 21126. Thanks to the use of a variable length intake manifold, the power has increased from 98 to 106 horsepower. The VAZ 16V series also includes: 11194, 21124, 21126, 21129, 21128, and 21179.
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.
The BMW M62 V8 engine series, with a displacement ranging from 3.5 to 4.6 liters, was produced from 1996 to 2005 and installed in popular models of the company such as the E39 body style of the 5 Series and the E38 body style of the 7 Series. Alpina created a range of power units based on this engine, with a capacity of up to 5.0 liters and 400 horsepower. The V8 engine lineup also includes the following units: M60, N62, and N63.
The 6.0-liter, 12-cylinder Mercedes M120 E60 engine was produced from 1991 to 2001 and was installed in models such as the S-Class sedan and coupe in body style 140 or the SL-Class R129 roadster. Based on this engine, AMG developed their own power units with a capacity of 7.0 and 7.3 liters. The V12 family also includes engines: M137, M275, and M279.