Engine VAZ 11183-50
The 183-50 engine was installed on the first Kalina; it was one of the first internal combustion engines with an injector. A huge advantage of this engine is that it does not bend the valve if the timing belt breaks. The engine is equipped with 8 valves, which affects the noise of its operation, as well as a fairly frequent procedure for adjusting the valve clearance.
Specifications
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- No bending of the valves when the belt breaks;
Minuses:
- Need for valve adjustment
- Low engine power;
- Outdated components;
- Noisy operation;
Modifications of Lada Kalina 2 Sport
This hatchback model with minor changes was produced from 2014 to 2022.
| 1.6 l 21127 106 hp 148 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission VAZ 21806 |
| 1.6 l8 hp 154 Nm and 5-speed manual transmission VAZ 21806 |
Engine power 21126 after updating in 2016 decreased to 114 hp. and 150 Nm.
There is a separate detailed article about all power units of Kalina 2 on our website
The official user manual is located on the manufacturer's portal
FORUM
A lot of useful information on this car has been collected on the forum of its owners
ARTICLE
A very detailed review of this model has been posted on the popular website Drive.ru
Engine VAZ 11186
This engine replaced the 11183 internal combustion engine. Distinctive features of this engine are a lightweight cylinder-piston group and connecting rods. Also in the engine, the compression ratio was increased by reducing the recesses for the valves, therefore, this led to bending of the valves when the timing belt breaks.
Specifications
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- Increased compression ratio;
- More modern components;
Minuses:
- Noisy operation;
- Bend valves when the belt breaks;
- The need to adjust the valves;
Engine VAZ 21126
This engine is equipped with two camshafts and 16 valves. Compared to 8-valve engines, there is increased power and quieter operation of the internal combustion engine. The engine is equipped with hydraulic compensators that automatically adjust the valves, but often during a cold start they make a knocking noise that goes away as the engine warms up.
Specifications
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- More dynamic characteristics;
- The torque is noticeably greater;
Minuses:
- Bend valves when belt breaks
- Demanding on the quality of oil;
- Knock of hydraulic compensators when cold;
Consumer Reviews
The hatchback is equipped with a kind of aerodynamic diffuser in the rear bumper. The designers decided to equip the car with a wing; it is impossible to imagine the model without it. The hatchback was supposed to have lower seats, which is typical of a sports car, but this was not achieved, which was prevented by the design features of the platform used.
Kalina Sport (photo 1) and Granta Sport are not different cars at all, it’s just that each of them has its own body type and equipment. Consumer reviews indicate that the car performs well in city conditions. At the same time, you can clearly notice that the dip in traction in the area of low speeds has disappeared, you can start simply and without stress, without catching the moment of coupling between the clutch and the flywheel. VAZ made such modifications that the clutch drive turned out to be very clear.
Some features of the car from the VAZ manufacturer remained in place. Some of them cannot be called positive. Among them is a buzzer that signals the tightening of the handbrake, while it remains silent when the driver tries to start with the handbrake. The salon turned out to be more modern, this can be seen in the corresponding videos or photos.
The multimedia system continues to work using Windows CE, which can be called an omission in the era of Android and Windows version 8.1. Moreover, the system does not have navigation or a GSM modem. Poor acoustics can also be noted (see video about the car).
The exhaust sound, or rather its tone, is special for Kalina Sport. Granta Sport growls, turning to a squeal, while Kalina Sport “rustles” with a lesser amplitude. This is largely due to the resonant features of the hatchback, including, for example, improved sound insulation. Previously, the usual “Vibroplast” was used as a damper, now “Bimast” is used.
In videos about the car it is often mentioned that the suspension of the power unit has standard supports, but now there are fewer vibrations when compared with the Granta Sport. There is an assumption that they are extinguished by dense seats.
Engine VAZ 21127
The most modern engine installed in serial Kalinas. The engine received a more modern intake receiver with modified geometry. This modification made it possible to increase the technical characteristics of the engine. The outdated mass air flow sensor was replaced by an absolute pressure sensor, which made it possible to forget about floating engine speeds forever.
Specifications
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- High speed;
- Lack of mass air flow sensor;
Minuses:
- Bend valves when the timing belt breaks;
Engine Kalina Sport
Kalina Sport received a VAZ 21126-77 engine. This engine is highly boosted with increased power and torque. From the attachments on the engine, the intake receiver and direct-flow muffler have changed. A camshaft with modified cams made it possible to change the valve timing.
ICE characteristics
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- High speed;
- Powerful engine;
Minuses:
- Bend valves when the belt breaks;
- Small resource;
- High fuel consumption;
Model specifications
Thanks to the fact that Kalina's steering is equipped with a gear ratio device, the car has become more playful and dynamic. At maximum travel speed, the overall level of stability and stability on the road has increased. The dimensions of the hatchback are 3905x1700x1500 mm. The wheelbase is 2470 mm, the front track is 1430 mm, the rear track is 1410 mm. The weight of the car is 1080 kg and 1555 kg, depending on the total or curb weight. The car received comfortable handling and a high level of maneuverability.
As you know, hatchbacks sacrifice size in favor of dynamism. Therefore, the Lada Kalina Sport has a small trunk, the capacity of which is 235 cm3.
The standard configuration of the car is a 16-valve 1.4-liter engine with a power of 98 hp. With. The top version of the sports hatchback is equipped with a similar engine, but with a volume of 1.6 liters. The smaller displacement engine incorporates a lightweight connecting rod and piston system to reduce gas mileage with minimal loss of power. A car in the “Norma” configuration consumes 7 liters of fuel per 100 km in the combined cycle, and in the “Lux” configuration – 7.8 liters of fuel per 100 km. The fuel tank capacity is 50 liters.
The sports generation of Kalina received a 5-speed gearbox, which allows it to reach a maximum speed of 165 km/h for the base position and 170 km/h for the top position. This is a relatively small figure for a sports car, but given the indicated fuel costs, the car is an ideal option for traveling in a metropolis. Most owners of this car agree that it will not withstand higher speeds, since it is prone to loss of control after 150 km/h.
Despite the enhanced technical characteristics, the car cannot boast of increased safety. It has safety belts, ABS and metal bars in the doors, but no airbags.
Today the cost of the car is 487 thousand rubles. for the “Norma” package and 536 thousand rubles. for the "Lux" version. In addition, for 2015, the Volzhsky Automobile Plant has planned the production of an updated version of Kalina Sport with a 140 hp engine. s., the cost of which is still unknown.
Kalina NFR engine
Kalina with the NFR prefix is equipped with the most powerful engine installed in the Lada, VAZ 21126-81. The NFR has the same engine as the sport modification, but more powerful. Sports camshafts, intake and exhaust manifolds gave the engine more agility and playfulness.
ICE characteristics
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- High speed;
- High torque;
- Powerful engine;
Minuses:
- Bend valves when the belt breaks;
- Small resource;
- High fuel consumption;
Reasons for high fuel consumption
It is believed that Kalina’s consumption of gasoline, high fuel consumption, has objective reasons, but this is not always the case. There are situations in which the owner himself is to blame for increased fuel costs, among them:
- Aggressive driving style - unreasonable acceleration on busy sections of the road, leads to increased costs, driving on the highway at the maximum speed for a car also causes unnecessary losses. On an open road, you should not exceed the cruising speed of 90-110 km/h.
- Untimely maintenance - failure or clogging of some components responsible for supplying gasoline to the combustion chamber leads to increased consumption. Wear of the piston system, like
- Viburnum, like other car brands, is also a common cause of high fuel costs. Poor quality fuel - you should not trust unverified gas stations, especially if they do not have known identification marks.
Based on the information provided, we can conclude that the Lada Kalina, like any other car, has a number of disadvantages, but it also has advantages, so you should weigh the pros and cons before purchasing.
