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UAZ-452 (2206)
This pristine truck belongs to
our friends living in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
For information about UAZ 4x4s visit the
UAZ homepage
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Top picture - UAZ-452. Does it look familiar? How about
FC-150 or FC-170? Just to remind you the shape - see a scan from an old
Jeep advertisement at the right. These Russian-made 4x4s have the same
layout as their more jeep-like siblings - UAZ-469 / 3151(2) -
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Engine - 2.45 liter OHV I4, 90 hp
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5 seats + 2 flip seats in the back
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solid axles front and rear
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part-time 4WD with low range
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some models have wheel reduction units
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tires - 8-15, or in metric equivalent - 205/88-15, or in flotation rating
- 29x8/15
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top speed - some racers get it up to 110 km/h, but I wouldn't go over 90
km/h at least to keep some hearing...
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now comes with standard hard top!
Check
the Forward Control
Jeep homepage
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LuAZ-969M
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Now, and interesting thing from Ukraine - a LuAZ-969M. Originally developed
as a super-light scout car for military (967 model), based on ZAZ-968 engine
and mechanicals (see my automotive page).
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Engine - 1197 cc air-cooled V4, 40 hp
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4 seats - top four adults with a dozen canvas bags of potatoes and you
get a rough idea of comfort
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four-wheel independent suspension
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part-time 4WD with low range
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all have wheel reduction units!
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tires - 6.15-13, in metric equivalent - 155/88-13, in flotation rating
- 24x5.5/13
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Top speed - we don't need no stinkin' top speed
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hard or canvas top
My personal impression - incredible mud performance! Somehow like a Samurai
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Niva VAZ 2121
This beauty belongs to
Alexander Zilberberg, our
longtime friend and participant
in odd quests.
For more photos of his rig,
click here
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Here's the (formerly) luxury item - a capable (although small) full-time
4x4, with conveniences like a working heater, decent seats, and little
chance to retain some hearing.
Enter Niva - VAZ 2121.
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Engine - 1598 cc (now there's a cool EFI 1.7 liter option)
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5 seats - yeah right
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solid axle rear / IFS
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full time 4WD with low range
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tires - 6.00-16 sort of mud-terrains
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top speed - 120km/h maybe, but that's pushing it
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