Dimensions of the VAZ 2107 car and other characteristics

Production of the legendary seven at the Volzhsky Automobile Plant began in March 1982 and continued for more than 30 years.
The car still enjoys well-deserved popularity in our country and abroad. The dimensions of the car allow it to be classified as class B according to the international standard or group 2 according to the national standard. VAZ 2107 is currently being assembled at Izhmash and in the Chechen Republic. The Seven was exported under the name Lada 1500, Riva or Nova. It is an improved luxury version of the 2105 model. A number of changes were made to the design of the prototype, in particular the electrical circuit, attachments and the engine itself were changed. The VAZ 2107 has an improved interior; the front row has seats with integrated headrests.

Owner reviews

• Igor, Irkutsk. A great workhorse for getting from point A to point B. A comfortable classic sedan, spacious inside and practical. The car handles quite predictably, but rolls a lot. This is understandable, given the soft suspension and ground clearance of 170 mm. Now the mileage is 115 thousand kilometers. The machine works excellently on the plains and in the mountains, as well as on rough terrain. The sedan is ideal for country roads - it is unlikely that an alternative to it for such conditions can be found. I don’t even mind damaging it or breaking it – the car is so cheap to maintain. As for the quality of workmanship, safety, finishing materials, this is a completely different conversation. The car is completely worth the money, at least when I bought it - it was in the late 1990s.
• Alexey, Yaroslavl. I have a 2011 sedan. The car is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine with 74 horsepower. Nothing unusual. Currently the mileage is 46 thousand kilometers. I travel quite rarely. I like the VAZ-2107, this is my first car. Despite the outdated design and uncomfortable driving position, even a novice user can quickly get used to driving this car. Over the entire period of operation, it was necessary to replace the rear axle oil seal, the main brake cylinder, as well as the rear brake cylinders. These are the main major problems. Replacing consumables, fuel and oil - all this goes without saying. Ground clearance is 170 mm, like most modern crossovers. The car is rear-wheel drive, with excellent cross-country ability, soft and comfortable suspension. When making fast turns, the car rolls a lot, which is to be expected given the age of the car. Fuel consumption with a 1.6 engine is 10 liters.
• Yuri, Novosibirsk. I bought a VAZ-2107 in 2005. I have a version with a carburetor engine. The rear window is tinted with mesh, as was previously fashionable. There is also simple music, the body is painted in Baltika 420 color. At the moment, the mileage is 115 thousand kilometers. Two years ago I replaced the battery and fuse. Also, during the entire period of use, various components were replaced - front brakes, clutch (replaced with a Nivovsky one), muffler, shock absorbers, steering rod bracket, cooling system and heater. Over the past 10 months I have been driving the car without any major breakdowns, since all the most important parts are new. In the mixed driving cycle, the car consumes 8 liters per 100 km. I installed the DRL and connected it via a 5-pin relay from the dimensions. Switching between high and low beam is now much easier. The vehicle's cross-country ability is at a high level, even better than some single-wheel drive crossovers. This is due in no small part to the ground clearance of 170 mm, as well as the energy-intensive suspension.
• Dmitry, Penza. I have been using the car since 2016. The car is manufactured in 2011. Total mileage is 78 thousand kilometers. Breakdowns occur at intervals of two to three times a week. The car supposedly underwent pre-sale preparation, but already 3 thousand km after purchase the main gear oil seal suddenly leaked. I adjusted all the doors, tightened the upper arms in the suspension, but the knocking still persisted. We also had to replace the thermostat, which was stuck open. There are problems with the tightness of the hoses. I'm thinking of replacing them with polyethylene hoses with Euro connectors. The machine is used every day. The seven has a spacious trunk, three tall passengers can fit in the back seat, but it’s not very comfortable to sit - the seat is very soft, and it’s like you’re falling into it. The suspension is energy-intensive. The car drives great on rough roads, you don’t even need to slow down much.

Specifications

What to consider when buying a Russian Mercedes

Fans of Russian classics have plenty to choose from. Currently, 8,515 “sevens” are sold on the secondary market at an average price tag of 93 thousand rubles. For 70 thousand we found a 2006 car with a 1.6 75 liter engine. With. and an attractive mileage of 11,400 km:

We checked the car through the avtocod.ru service and realized that the current owner had embellished the car’s characteristics.

The mileage of the car is more than 45 thousand km, and there is also a duplicate title, unpaid fines and registration restrictions, due to which the car cannot be registered with the traffic police. It’s better to look for another option, preferably a “fresher” one, one that was released closer to the “sunset” of the model.

These days, the “Seven” has lost its halo as a luxury car for wealthy people. This is a simple, unprepossessing car that looks like a freak in city traffic. But it will be a good simulator for beginners, which you won’t mind breaking and repairing inexpensively.

Body

Russian Mercedes "VAZ-2107": the pros and cons of the model

Eternal, economical, dear - this is how drivers speak of the VAZ-2107, which was released in 1982. Production of the model, produced only in a sedan body, ceased in 2012, but it is still in demand in the secondary market. We'll find out why in the article.

Brake system

Parking brake with manual cable drive on the brake pads of the rear wheels

Salon "VAZ-2107"

The “Seven” was created on the basis of the “VAZ-2105”. It was a modified luxury version of the Five, aimed at wealthy people. People called it the Russian “Mercedes”. The interior of the car was luxurious for those times. Inside, there were seats with integrated headrests and a special dashboard that notifies you about the speed, fuel and oil levels, and engine heating temperature. The heating system has also been modernized. It directed air flows not only to the windows, but also to the driver’s feet.

Modern drivers won’t be surprised by the 7’s interior or trim levels. The car has no airbags, not to mention ABS and other electronic assistants. In the “top” versions you can adjust the angle of the headlights and headrests. For 10-15 thousand rubles, the equipment can be supplemented with multimedia, tinting and alloy wheels.

The cabin is comfortable for four passengers of average build; it will be a bit cramped with a fifth in the back seat. The trunk holds 379 liters of cargo. You can’t hide large luggage there - there’s enough space for several bags of groceries from the supermarket and a bag with tools.

Maintenance

In order to get trouble-free operation, as well as to guarantee that the engine will work for as long as possible, you need to properly maintain it. Fortunately, this is quite simple to do, since maintenance can be carried out even in the garage. Many people wonder how much oil is in the VAZ 2107 engine, and the answer is quite simple - the block is designed for 3.75 liters, but during replacement you need to fill in 3.5.

The valves on such an engine need to be adjusted every 10 thousand kilometers. But as practice shows, owners of cars with such a power unit under the hood only do this when the car stops moving. The gasoline filter needs to be changed every 15 thousand kilometers. The chain is tensioned every 40 thousand kilometers and must be replaced after 100 thousand kilometers.

Peculiarities

The VAZ 2107 engine with an injector had a cylinder block made of high-quality cast iron. In it, all 4 cylinders are located in one row. The mass of the block is quite large, since it is the heaviest part of the structure, as it is made of cast iron.

The VAZ 2107 engine with a carburetor was also produced, and it was no different from its counterpart with an injector. The crankshaft was also made of cast iron, and it is placed on five supports, which are known among people as journals. The journals are hardened with high frequency current, and the crankshaft is machined with great precision.

Connecting rods are the parts that experience maximum loads in the structure, so forged steel was used for their production. The engine has 4 connecting rods - one for each cylinder. Inside there are piston pins that are installed from the factory. The markings on these parts correspond to the cylinders, since they cannot be swapped with each other.

The displacement of the VAZ 2107 engine is also achieved due to the fact that its pistons are cast from lightweight aluminum, as is the cylinder head. In order for the pistons to have better contact with the cylinder walls, a layer of tin is applied to the outer surfaces.

The gas distribution mechanism is driven by a chain. Together with it, there is a damper and tensioner, which manufacturers used for quieter operation of the power unit. But in practice this is practically not noticed.

The VAZ 2107 engine number, like most classic models from domestic manufacturers, is located near the oil filter. This is a kind of marking plate that is very difficult to confuse with other data, and is relatively easy to find.

Transmission

Ride quality

When creating the car, AvtoVAZ engineers cared little about the dynamic performance of the Seven. The sedan reaches the first hundred in just 16 seconds, and you can accelerate to a maximum of 150 km/h.

The suspension is soft, and this is a big plus for driving on bad roads. Ground clearance is average - 154 mm. You can't go off-road, but it's enough for the city.

Those who like to drive need to be careful. On the highway, at a speed of more than 100 km/h, the car will have to be “caught”, and when entering turns, slow down so as not to fly into a ditch. Caution is also important when overclocking. During a rapid detonation, the rear end of the car is pulled away.

The VAZ's steering wheel is heavy and lacks power assist. Fragile girls may experience discomfort when twisting the steering wheel. Not everything is smooth with the brakes either: the pedal needs to be pressed carefully and in advance.

Problems

Cars with such engines under the hood have enough problems with frequent breakdowns. We must not forget that the engine was designed by Soviet engineers, so its vulnerabilities outnumber its positive qualities. The most common engine breakdowns are as follows:

• It often happens that the VAZ 2107 engine fails. This is a common breakdown that is associated with the fact that the batteries fail. Here it is worth paying attention not only to the ignition and its components, but also to look at the fuel pump.
• The power of the VAZ 2107 engine may drop significantly, and this is very noticeable, since the car stops accelerating normally. This is the first sign that the valves need to be adjusted, since there are no hydraulic compensators in the system.
• Often you have to add oil to the VAZ 2107 engine. Here everything looks much sadder, since this is a signal that the engine is gradually coming to an end. It is worth preparing mentally and financially for the fact that you will have to do major repairs.
• The temperature of the VAZ 2107 engine may not reach operating parameters or the car begins to quickly overheat. Everything is simple here - as a rule, the reason for this phenomenon is that the thermostat gets stuck in a large or small circle, respectively.