Lada Silhouette, is the car of the future

For a Long time at AVTOVAZ collected machines of the usual lineup, a conveyor belt is frayed from Zhiguli with Samarai. It was not stagnation, but a routine in the production of definitely outlined. And all of a sudden breakthrough, a new big project. The staff of giant perk, engineers uncovered the drawing boards, and financiers are prepared for a large cash inflows. Indeed, the process has begun. Created concept car of radically new design, even a modification of previous models, and a new word in the automotive industry.

For the summer of 2004, the dealership was ready just a layout concept, it was called Lada Silhouette. And the first car project was collected through the year, the instance was an exhibition and not even rolled at the factory track. Experimental samples have been manufactured only in 2006, but even then there has been a variety of body styles and prototypes of new machines.

The First series of Lada Silhouette consisted of 23 body variants and 18 prototypes. Study of the exterior and interior was not. However, at the motor show 2006 in Moscow the concept was presented in order to show platform, development of the chassis and a completely new front suspension.

However, in 2007 Lada Silhouette had a completely finished exterior and a private, quite interesting in terms of design solutions interior. Was completed on the aerodynamics of the car, the results were encouraging. Silhouette was the first VAZ design, which used a dual-flow muffler. At the same time created a new type of radiator with the upcoming cameras that never happened on any AVTOVAZ car. Once it was decided to develop the sedan, wagon and hatchback. Moreover, the hatchback came forward rapidly and soon held his presentation. The sedan and wagon are a little behind, but also developed without delay.

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Powerplant for all machines Silhouette Lada 2116 is a promising engine R4 with the rotation of 6000 rpm, with a capacity of 112 l/s. Speed on the highway - about two hundred km/h. The car eventually will get a diesel engine, since the operation of the Silhouette is expected in various regions of Russia. Therefore, the attention of designers does not avoid questions of operational nature of the new car. Brake system Lada Silhouette dual circuit hydraulic power steering on all wheels disc brakes with ventilation. Brake pad replacement involves use of a special tool, it can only be done at the technical center.

Tires are recommended for operation is 195/65R15 and 205/55R16, the pressure normal, 1.7 - 1.8 atmospheres. Useful load of the Lada Silhouette (photo of the trunk is presented on the page) - 500 kg, although you can download and more. While gearbox mechanical, 5 speeds, but in the future will be automatic.

 Machine, though a five-seater, but the cabin is very spacious, the seats are ergonomic and rational, structurally, are arranged and collected in a second. Winter Silhouette is not terrible, the heating was effective, well run on “cold”, there is a thawing of glasses. Production machinery in large quantities will begin in the next couple of years. And Lada Silhouette, the price of which promises to be quite affordable, will rise in line with the best cars of our time.