1998 VAZ 2120

The VAZ 2120 is a 5 door multi-purpose vehicle-bodied car with a front positioned engine powering all four wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.7 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant produces 79.7 bhp (81 PS/59 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 129.5 N·m (96 lb·ft/13.2 kgm) at 3600 rpm. A 5 speed manual transmission delivers the power to the wheels. The VAZ 2120 weighs a stated 1450 kg at the kerb. The VAZ 2120 is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph).
Full specs

Body type
5 door multi-purpose vehicle with 6/7 seats
Length
4350 mm
Weight
1450 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.7 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
81 PS / 79.7 bhp / 59 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
129.5 Nm / 96 ft.lb / 13.2 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Top speed
140 km/h / 87 mph

1998 VAZ 2120 specifications

1998 VAZ 2120 data
bodywork
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Body type	6/7 seater multi-purpose vehicle
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2700 mm	106.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4350 mm	171.3 inches
Width	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Height	1690 mm	66.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.61
Kerb weight	1450 kg	3197 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.7 litre 1690 cc (103.13 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82 × 80 mm 3.23 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.03
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	81 PS (79.7 bhp) (59 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	129.5 Nm (96 ft·lb) (13.2 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output	35.2 kW/litre 47.8 ps/litre 47.2 bhp/litre 0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	76.63 Nm/litre 0.93 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	962.9 kPa (139.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	422.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
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	140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 55.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 40.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 54.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.4 kg/kW 40.75 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	unknown
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio	3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID	96272
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1998 VAZ 2120 added 2002-06-24. Last modified 2013-02-28.