The Lada Samara 1500 is a front wheel drive hatchback motor vehicle with a front located engine, from VAZ.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.5 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 75 bhp (76 PS/56 kW) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 106 N·m (78 lb·ft/10.8 kgm) at 3600 rpm.
A 5 speed manual transmission transmits the power to the driven wheels.
The stated kerb weight is 945 kg.
The VAZ Lada Samara 1500 is said to be able to attain a top speed of 156 km/h, or 97 mph.
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