1979 GAZ Chaika

This vehicle has a 4 door saloon (sedan) type body with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Its 5.5 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 8 cylinder that has an output of 207 bhp (210 PS/154 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 402 N·m (296 lb·ft/41 kgm) at 2300 rpm. The engine drives the wheels by means of a 3 speed automatic 'box. Quoted kerb weight is 2584 kg. Maximum speed quoted is 180 km/h (112 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
6114 mm
Weight
2584 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
210 PS / 207 bhp / 154 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
402 Nm / 296 ft.lb / 41 kgm @ 2300 rpm
Top speed
180 km/h / 112 mph

1979 GAZ Chaika specifications

1979 GAZ Chaika data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3449 mm	135.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1541 mm	60.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1530 mm	60.2 inches
Length	6114 mm	240.7 inches
Width	2019 mm	79.5 inches
Height	1524 mm	60 inches
Ground clearance	180 mm	7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	2584 kg	5697 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	80 litres	17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	GAZ
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	5.5 litre 5522 cc (336.973 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	100 × 87.88 mm 3.94 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.14
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	210 PS (207 bhp) (154 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	402 Nm (296 ft·lb) (41 kgm) at 2300 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	28 kW/litre 38 ps/litre 37.5 bhp/litre 0.61 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	72.8 Nm/litre 0.88 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	2 LK3 Type K113 carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	914.8 kPa (132.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	690.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 81.22 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 59.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 80.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.74 kg/kW 27.96 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	8.00 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	RA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID	59895
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	49.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1979 GAZ Chaika added 1995-12-13. Last modified 2013-02-28.