Faster Lada Vesta Sport: VAZ-21106 “Yellow Shark” was found in the garage

VAZ-2110 or, more precisely, 21106, in a coupe body, is a very unusual and rare car, which is known only to a small circle of true connoisseurs of the domestic automotive industry.

But actually it is not. The car was produced from 1995 until about 2007 or 2008 (there is evidence that perhaps a little longer) by AvtoVAZ in conjunction with. It is small-scale. Therefore, over the years of production, only a small number of such cars were created - 18 copies.

Looking at this car, the first thing that comes to mind is that this is a very original homemade product, created from an ordinary “ten”, which, through the efforts of an anonymous master, became a two-door one and received unique sporting features.

Technical characteristics of VAZ 21106

• General data: number of places - 5; • curb weight - 1100 kg; • total weight - 1525 kg; • maximum speed - 205 km/h; • acceleration time from zero to 100 km/h - 9.5 s; • fuel consumption at 90, 120 km/h and in GC - 6.5; 8.3; 10.5 l/100 km; • fuel reserve - 60 l; • fuel - unleaded gasoline with an octane number of 95 (short-term use of gasoline with an octane number of 92 is allowed). Dimensions, mm

: length - 4242;
width - 1693; height - 1432; base - 2537; front/rear track - 1479/1448; ground clearance - 135. Engine
: Opel C20XE, gasoline, four-cylinder in-line, with distributed fuel injection, located transversely at the front;
• working volume - 2.0 l; • number of valves per cylinder - 4; • cylinder diameter and piston stroke - 86x86 mm; • compression ratio - 10.5; • power - 110 kW/150 l. With. at 6000 rpm; • maximum torque - 196 N.m at 4800 rpm. Transmission
: drive - front wheels;
• F18 gearbox - five-speed. • “Economical” option: I – 3.583; II - 1.870; III - 1.226; IV - 0.919; V - 0.744. • “Sports” version (maximum speed is achieved in fifth gear): I — 3.583; II - 2.143; III - 1.481; IV - 1.121; V - 0.892. • Main pair to choose from: 3,450; 3.571; 3.737. Suspension
: independent, front - MacPherson type, assembled on a subframe, • rear - with trailing arms.
Brakes
: hydraulic, with vacuum booster;
• front - ventilated disc, rear - drum. Steering
: rack and pinion with hydraulic booster.
Tire size
: 185/65R15, 195/60R15 or 205/55R15.

Carburetor engine

The VAZ 2110 began production in the mid-90s, or to be more precise, it went into production in 1996. At that time, there were practically no fuel-injected cars in the country, so for the first time a dozen rolled off the assembly line with a carburetor engine.

Ten received a carburetor internal combustion engine with a power of 72 hp. it was an engine from a VAZ 2108, slightly modified and tailored specifically for the 2110, the engine was practically no different from the VAZ and the spare parts between these engines were the same.

Engine VAZ 21100

Advantages:

• The engine has good dynamics and unpretentiousness;
• Easy to repair;
• Low fuel consumption;

Flaws:

• Outdated fuel supply system;
• Low power;

Technical Specifications VAZ 21106

Ten sports engines are mounted on a subframe, which is already a significant advantage in terms of reducing vibrations and increasing body rigidity. Initially, a c20xe engine was installed under the hood of the VAZ 21106 - this is the same famous, 150-horsepower unit with a torque of 198 N.M. It is noteworthy that from the factory this engine was equipped with forged pistons. To reach 100 km per hour, the driver of a VAZ 21106 with such an engine needed only 9.5 seconds, the maximum speed was 205 km.

Later, this engine was replaced by the c20se with a power of 136 hp, which is considered significantly less successful than the first unit. In both cases, a five-speed F18 gearbox was used. It is noteworthy that this ten gains maximum speed in 5th gear, and not in 4th gear, like many less powerful tens.

It is also worth adding that the 106th model is equipped with anti-roll bars not only at the front, but also at the rear.

Price VAZ 21106

Finding such a car on the secondary market today is very difficult. You can hardly expect to buy a VAZ 21106 in a live state for less than 250,000 rubles. The price of the VAZ 21106, which is significantly higher than the usual ten, is justified, because when driving they are different cars.

Of course, servicing such a car will be more expensive and perhaps it makes sense to find not the 106th model, but an Opel Vectra A with the same engine - c20xe, but here a lot depends on the region of your residence, there may not be a live example nearby and such a Vectra at all. Although in cities with a population of millions it is much easier to find a sports Vectra than a sports ten, most likely it will also cost less. But here it is - who likes what.

Everyone enjoys it in their own way, some like to ride off-road on a Niva, and some like to feel the speed, and from the category of second people, car enthusiasts who are passionate about tuning stand out, that is, not those who immediately had money for a good fast car, but those who Gradually, putting in a lot of effort, I made my car better and faster. It is precisely to such people who have tuned mainly the domestic auto industry that the VAZ 21106 may seem like a very interesting car, which even today is capable of leaving behind a two-liter Accord and a lot of other really worthy imported cars.

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1 Topic by Michael400 2015-10-01 22:59:17

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Topic: Opel C20XE engine in VAZ 2112

I was eager to install this engine, but there was very little information. If there are people who have done this, please respond. And the first question: if the engine of the 106 is installed on a subframe, will this subframe fit on mine without a bunch of modifications? Maybe the engine can be installed simply through the pillows?

2 Reply from kosmos 2015-10-01 23:10:42

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Re: Opel C20XE engine in VAZ 2112

I was eager to install this engine, but there was very little information. If there are people who have done this, please respond. And the first question: if the engine of the 106 is installed on a subframe, will this subframe fit on mine without a bunch of modifications? Maybe the engine can be installed simply through the pillows?

To be honest, it’s not worth it, it’s a bad engine, with a bunch of problems that are more difficult and expensive to solve than VAZ ones, they even stopped installing it on our tenth family because of the problems.. And installing it will most likely require welding to overcook the fasteners, so that a welding machine is needed for everyone. and if with a subframe, then even more welding will be needed.

3 Reply from Michael400 2015-10-01 23:28:42

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Re: Opel C20XE engine in VAZ 2112

I was eager to install this engine, but there was very little information. If there are people who have done this, please respond. And the first question: if the engine of the 106 is installed on a subframe, will this subframe fit on mine without a bunch of modifications? Maybe the engine can be installed simply through the pillows?

To be honest, it’s not worth it, it’s a bad engine, with a bunch of problems that are more difficult and expensive to solve than VAZ ones, they even stopped installing it on our tenth family because of the problems.. And installing it will most likely require welding to overcook the fasteners, so that a welding machine is needed for everyone. and if with a subframe, then even more welding will be needed.

It’s just that my engine is coming to the end of its life and I have a great desire to install this particular one! The car should turn out to be vigorous with it and with the Opel gearbox, and of course the brakes will be improved, safety after all.

4 Reply from iliaBkmz 2015-10-02 00:04:11

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Re: Opel C20XE engine in VAZ 2112

+1 disgusting engine, which will be very problematic to install and almost impossible without experience in such work. IMHO it is better to install it from a Japanese cut.

5 Reply from kosmos 2015-10-02 00:05:16 (2015-10-02 00:06:30 edited by kosmos)

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Re: Opel C20XE engine in VAZ 2112

Michael400 , to be honest, I also wanted to put it on once.. But! I was dissuaded, it’s too whimsical .. and no matter how much I haven’t seen it, people criticize it .. I apologize, of course, try it, otherwise I’ve been criticizing here)))) I think if you bother with replacing the engine, then install some proven one , personally, I trust the Japanese. And Opel has always been crappy, to be honest.. And the fact that the old engine is suitable for a bulkhead, you can easily rebuild it, and it will only cost 6.8 rubles, of course, if you do it yourself, but if honestly, there is nothing to do there. I am, of course, an experienced auto mechanic, but I choose our engines, they are cheap, not fussy, and any fool can fix them, rebuild them, etc., although I can also install them from a submarine. Briefly speaking! If you install an engine, no matter what, you will need welding anyway, and it’s better to choose a semi-automatic, weld the engine mount like two fingers on the asphalt, well, for me personally, of course. And I wish you good luck! Here's another topic for you about your engine! — https://xn--2111-43da1a8c.xn--p1ai/vybor... -2110.html

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Hello, maybe the question is stupid, and there will be those who will say that it’s easier to buy a foreign car, but there is an unnecessary Renault Megane 2 engine, 1.6 liter, and there is a VAZ 2110 with a dead 1.5 liter engine, 16 valve, so is it possible to install the engine from the Renault, will everything work fine and can I leave the VAZ one? And in general, how will the traffic police react to this? Allow registering the unit name?

Do you have wiring and ECU from Renault? If not, then think for yourself, how much will it cost you to make or buy the wiring and ECU, the traffic police will most likely help you, it’s easier and cheaper to repair the VAZ miracle.

Do you have wiring and ECU from Renault? If not, then think for yourself, how much will it cost you to make or buy the wiring and ECU, the traffic police will most likely help you, it’s easier and cheaper to repair the VAZ miracle.

There is a completely broken Megan in “kaku”! All that's left is the engine compartment and everything that's hidden in it, so the ECU, wiring, all the sensors and all the attachments are there, even the air conditioner! I'll probably have to take it off, it's superfluous at this celebration of life! Am I more interested in the compatibility of this engine, its gearbox and axle shafts, or will I have to change the entire grenades and hubs and brakes from the Megan? then there is no point! I'm wondering if the axle shafts from the Megan will fit into standard VAZ splines? And does this all make sense? Otherwise, maybe I’ll do everything but the traffic police won’t let me register?

They definitely won’t let you register

Of course you can install it, you just need to prepare for many installation nuances. Such as welding fasteners for engine mounts from Renault under the hood of a basin, altering wheel hubs, selecting drives, and much more, the scope of work is very wide.. At a minimum, you need a good welder and a smart electrician. Registering all this with the traffic police will be very troublesome, although you can buy a technical inspection once a year and take the document for the Renault engine with you, the penalty is not high for this))

But if you sell a Renault engine, you can use that money to pump up a VAZ 16 valve pretty well...

Of course you can install it, you just need to prepare for many installation nuances.
Such as welding fasteners for engine mounts from Renault under the hood of a basin, altering wheel hubs, selecting drives, and much more, the scope of work is very wide.. At a minimum, you need a good welder and a smart electrician. It will be very troublesome to register all this with the traffic police, although you can buy a technical inspection once a year and take the document for the Renault engine with you, the fee is not large for this)) But if you sell the Renault engine, you can use this money to pump up a VAZ car quite well 16 valve...

With great pleasure I will sell the Renault engine, with all the electronics and gearbox... I'm waiting for buyers)))) I wouldn't mind pumping up the VAZ engine... but it all comes down to money!

With great pleasure I will sell the Renault engine, with all the electronics and gearbox... I'm waiting for buyers)))) I wouldn't mind pumping up the VAZ engine... but it all comes down to money!

Believe me, the swap will cost a lot more money. than for capital or the purchase of a used VAZ engine

Believe me, the swap will cost a lot more money. than for capital or the purchase of a used VAZ engine

It depends on what he wants from the 10: if he just replaces the motor, then installing a Renov one will definitely cost more. Engines from old Opel Asters and Vectras fit without problems; you don’t have to fiddle with anything with fastenings.

Two years ago I stuck a BMW 525 with a gearbox in a Gas 24. The installation took two days. It was fun. Self-propelled cardan and Gas bridge. I tried to register for a year and a half, the X-Lovans asked for so much money that they could buy a Beha and they would give 24k as a bonus. I would revive the Vaz.

One problem is registration and the others are all solvable

Differences from the regular VAZ 2110

How did the “one hundred and sixth” differ from the usual modification of the VAZ-21103 with a sixteen-valve one and a half liter engine 2112? First of all, a hot and lively “heart”: an Opel 2.0-liter gasoline engine appeared under the hood. Depending on the modification, it developed from 136 to 150 hp. - not God knows what by the standards of really charged cars, but not at all small for an ordinary “ten”, taking into account its weight. Interestingly, the power unit (complete with gearbox) was supplied by the sports department of Vauxhall, the English branch of General Motors.

The sixteen-valve two-liter Opel engine in the C20XE version developed one and a half hundred “horses” and almost 200 Nm of torque. Such indicators provided the car with enviable dynamics - about 9 seconds to hundreds and over 200 km/h at maximum speed, not theoretical, but obtained through practical measurements. Interesting design features of the C20XE engine include a forged piston group and a separate oil cooler.

Engine VAZ 21106 2.0 Opel 150 hp

By the way, the serial availability of the engine greatly helps the few owners of the Togliatti exclusive - “if anything”, you can purchase most of the engine parts and attachments.

Advantages of a sixteen-valve engine

We have already said that the internal combustion engines of the VAZ-2110 (2112) family discussed in the article are distinguished by greater power, lower fuel consumption, and also high technical characteristics, unlike the V8s. It's time to find out what design features make the VAZ 2112 16 valve engine such an attractive choice for motorists.

Let’s immediately make a reservation about exactly what “advantages” will be discussed in this section of the article:

• fuel economy;
• higher power;
• detonation resistance;
• advanced cooling system;
• simple tuning due to the separation of the intake and exhaust tracts.

It is the separation between the intake and exhaust tracts in the design of the VAZ-21120 and 21124 engines that makes it possible to achieve quite noticeable fuel savings. Thus, the supply of fuel and the intake of exhaust gases is carried out by a separate spaced valve system, due to which there is no unwanted mixing of fuel and combustion products. It is also obvious that this increases the efficiency of the engine and its power.

Sixteen-valve VAZ 2110 engine

The innovations did not ignore the combustion chamber, as well as the structure of the cylinder block. Their design is slightly modified in such a way that the risk of detonation of the fuel mixture is minimized. This is truly a significant advantage, because the quality of gasoline in our gas stations leaves much to be desired. Accordingly, this kind of internal combustion engine design remains a guarantee of its long service life.

The operation of the cooling system of such devices is also pleasing with high stability. This is the most important factor ensuring long engine operation and reliability during its operation. Effective heat removal allows the internal combustion engine to operate at a given temperature, preventing premature wear. Are the benefits of 16 valves significant enough for you? But that is not all.

Facelift and lifting

VAZ-2110T
VAZ-2110T

Already in the late 1990s, the VAZ Pilot Production began producing tuning cars of the tenth family in tiny quantities, essentially carrying out a facelift of the mass model. In particular, the VAZ-2110T, also known as the VAZ-21103-010/03, was assembled in small series.

VAZ-2110 Euro

VAZ-2110 Euro

Another example of early factory tuning is the VAZ-2110M produced. Later, in factory brochures, this option was called the VAZ-2110 Euro.

VAZ-2112 Euro

VAZ-2112 Euro

Of course, the VAZ-2112 hatchback became a fertile object for tuning, as soon as it appeared. One of the options was developed and promoted by Togliatti. Similar body kits were offered for the VAZ-2110 sedans, and a slightly simpler set of external parts was also offered for the VAZ-2111 station wagon.

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Forgotten VAZ-2110 with 150 hp.

In 1996, Russians were offered the most powerful version of the then popular “tens”. The model with the VAZ-21106 index received a 150 horsepower engine with a torque of up to 200 Nm. The car was produced in small batches until 2000. In addition to the powerful engine, the model received quite a lot of improvements to the brakes and steering. The price of such a car at the beginning of 1998 was $21,000.

Engine VAZ-21106

The engine and gearbox were brought from the British Vauxhall plant (all right-hand drive Opels are sold under this brand). It was a 2-liter 16 valve engine with a forged crankshaft and connecting rods. A separate radiator was provided to cool the engine oil. Power unit Opel C20XE

accelerated the domestic “ten” to the first hundred
in just 9 seconds!
The maximum speed exceeded
200 km/h.

Steering and brakes VAZ-21106

It is clear that the usual ten were not structurally ready for such power, so the car had to be modified. This is what I was doing.

First of all, we got rid of the standard “vegetable” brakes. Modern disc brakes replaced aluminum rear drums.

Instead of domestic struts, Koni sports shock absorbers were installed. A ZF hydraulic booster appeared. For an additional fee, air conditioning and sports bucket seats were installed. The model also had forged wheels, which are not only lighter than steel, but lighter and stronger than any cast wheels.

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Modifications of VAZ 21106

There were several different “generations” of the VAZ-21106, which differed both in appearance and in their “filling”. • The first version was the same “Yellow Shark” shown at MIMS-96, and at the exhibition the car was recognized as the best exhibit and received the corresponding award from the magazine “Behind the Wheel”. It was equipped with an Opel C20XE engine with a power of 150 hp, rear disc brakes, Koni shock absorbers and ZF power steering. In addition, at the request of the client, the car was equipped with air conditioning and a sports interior. This version was produced until 2000.

• The second version was more “vegetable” and budget-friendly. A less powerful C20SEL engine of the ECOTEC series, rear drum brakes, and Torgmash shock absorbers were installed. This “one hundred and sixth” also featured an aerodynamic body kit design with developed wheel arches and was produced until 2003. By the way, the engine turned out to be less successful - it was afraid of overheating and low-quality gasoline.

• The third version of the “one hundred and sixth” had even fewer differences in appearance from the regular VAZ-2110. Technically, the car was close to the second iteration: C20SEL engine, rear drum brakes, ZF power steering, but the shock absorbers were Acomi. In addition to AVTOVAZ and Mega-Lada, the history of the “shark” was also related to. As usual, the company managed to stay afloat at the cost of several bankruptcies, changing names (“Lada-Tul”, then “Motorika”) and subsequent entry into the . In fact, the VAZ-21106 was produced until 2004, but there are also cars of a later production - apparently produced by AVTOVAZ or Motorika on a piece order from “special” clients. Some of the four-door One Hundred and Sixths were supplied to the traffic police, but their service life was relatively short due to the complexities of the car’s design. Test pilots and ordinary owners noted not only improved dynamic performance, as well as handling and stability, but also higher passive safety of the car. This was achieved both by a noticeably stiffer body (12,200 Nm/degree versus 8,000 Nm/degree) and by the use of a subframe that “knotted” the front side members and the engine shield into a solid structure. A few words about wheels. The Yellow Shark had forged wheels made by . But the factory installed D16 forging on small-scale “one hundred and sixth” cars. Since the wheel manufacturer itself underwent a rebranding - a change of name to SMK (Stupino Metallurgical Plant), the wheels received a new index D18, but they were no longer installed on the “one hundred and sixth”. But the prototype with a coupe body had original production wheels. The unusual modification of the “ten” had its own unique variation – a model with a two-door coupe body! For the first two copies, the wings were made of metal so that rough matrices could be removed from them for the subsequent production of such parts from fiberglass. In total, about 150 “kupeshki” were produced.

The “one hundred and sixth” had two modifications for professional sports - 21107 prepared for rally with a welded safety cage and 21106 WTCC, in which the Russian Bears team took part in the 2008 FIA WTCC international championship. However, the door to the world of professional sports was opened for the car from the very beginning: from 1999 to 2006, the “one hundred and sixth” took part in the Russian circuit racing championship and in the Russian circuit racing series RTCC. Thus, the initial idea regarding the racing career of the “106th” was realized only towards the end of the assembly line life of the “source” of the tenth model.

Reliability

In practice, the “one hundred and sixth” gives its owner more trouble than the usual “ten” due to its small-scale production. After all, this car has its own heating system of an original design, “its own” wiring with an “oblique”, which is not unified with either Opels or VAZs. That is why it does not lend itself to computer diagnostics using standard methods. And some other unique parts (in particular, wheel drives, clutch cable) cause difficulties when operating the “one hundred and sixth”.

Another interesting and important point is that most of the bodies were made in 1998 and then the cars themselves were assembled as orders were received. Therefore, if the car is not a “shifter”, do not be surprised that a 2002-2003 vehicle may have 1998 glass. This is fine.

By the way, despite popular belief, the car’s suspension is never “Opel”, but of an original design - with a subframe and wishbones. The rest is a hodgepodge, which the “lucky ones” usually select locally, communicating with the same VAZ-21106 owners. In general, maintaining a car turns out to be very expensive, but it is a real collector's value, and in such cases the game is always worth the candle.

Story

One of the priority directions in the development strategy of JSC AVTOVAZ is the creation of new automobile modifications for various purposes based on the main model range. In order to implement this direction, it was decided to create specialized structural entities operating under the auspices of OJSC AVTOVAZ. One of such structural formations is the production one, organized on January 24, 1997 in Tolyatti, and working in close cooperation with the automobile plant. In connection with this, in 1997, the development of several new cars began:

LADA 21106 - The body of the VAZ-21106 differs from the VAZ-2110 in its rear and front fenders with extended wheel arches. The Opel C 2.0 XE 16V engine with a power of 150 hp is installed.

LADA 2120 is a seven-seater all-wheel drive minivan, the first in the history of the Russian automotive industry. An all-wheel drive extended platform based on the Niva car was developed especially for it.

LADA 21108 “Premier” is a version of the LADA 110 extended by 175 mm.

All these models are the result of a joint project of the Department of Technical Development of AVTOVAZ OJSC and Super-Auto. The Premier car was of particular interest.

Assembly of LADA 21106 and LADA 2329 “Pickup” cars. Work is actively underway to prepare for the production of the LADA 21108 Premier car. As a specialized partner of AVTOVAZ OJSC, Super-Avto quickly sets up production that meets all the technical requirements and standards of the automobile plant: all cars assembled by Super-Auto are subject to the corresponding VAZ warranty obligations, they have a factory quality certificate and full right to post-warranty service.

“Super-Auto” provides OPP services and participates in the assembly of cars:

VAZ 2131 is a modification of the VAZ-21213 SUV, differing from the base model in its wheelbase extended by 500 mm and a 5-door body with an additional pair of rear side doors.

VAZ 21312 is a five-door Niva with a 1.8-liter engine.