Off-road car "the Ataman" GAZ-2308: overview, specifications and reviews

The Russian car industry can not boast a large number of SUVs, but a few interesting models. One such model was the car "the Ataman" GAZ-2308. The car is a four-wheel drive pickup truck, based on the platform “elder brother” – GAZ-2307. And if the SUVs (except the "Chieftain") in the post-Soviet space were made, the pickups are definitely not.

History

The First model with off-road performance, was presented to the public in the nineties. Unlike its predecessor, which the people considered “ugly”, she has achieved a pretty good level of popularity among motorists. The design of the car "the Ataman" GAZ-2308 based on the frame side members. And his cabin was borrowed from the truck GAZ-3307. Only seats in the cockpit from three to two.

Alighting from the conveyor of the Gorky automobile plant, the car has participated in various exhibitions in Russia and abroad. Noteworthy is the fact that the greatest interest the car has received among the motorists from the Middle East.

Step forward

Thanks to the new front axle and suspension spring type, and upgraded steering wheel and upgraded tires with 16-inch wheels, the car has changed the idea about your family. It looks much more solid and more organic compared to the GAZ-2307.

Impressive dimensions

The off-road character of the car emphasise its impressive dimensions: 5060/1910/2070 mm. wheel base Length is 3100 mm. For comparison it is necessary to say that “Volga” this figure is less than 300 mm. the clearance of “Chieftain” is 215 mm, which indicates good permeability. Body frame is quite high off the ground, however, thanks to the foot pegs to sit in the car comfortably. Inside the car is very spacious, and thanks to the wide glasses review there is no problems. About the design of the interior really has nothing to say. In the 90s he was considered good, but now it is a relic of the past. In the cabin everything is simple in principle, convenient.

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Under the hood

It was time to look into the "soul" of the car GAZ-2308 "Ataman", the technical characteristics of which are fully consistent with its brutal design.

Thus, the gamma of engines for this car is represented by two units:

1. Gasoline four-cylinder engine with volume of 2.5 liters and capacity of 150 horsepower.
2. Diesel four-cylinder engine that reaches a power of 110 horses. This engine is equipped with functions of the intercooler and turbo.

With such motors car reaches a speed of 120-140 km/h. Modesty appetite "Chieftain" not brag – 15,8 liters per 100 kilometers in the city. But first, he acquired not for city driving. And, secondly – appetite acquitted weight, dimensions and capacity.

In tandem with the motor in the car "the Ataman" GAZ-2308 works a five-speed manual transmission transfer case. It system equipped with permanently active four-wheel drive and a locking center differential.

Ahead of the car there is a linkage suspension with transverse stabilizer and coil spring. The rear suspension consists of stabilizer bar type, split beam axle and leaf springs. As for the brakes, the "Chieftain" they have front disk and rear-drum.

Family

The Designers of this SUV wanted to make it a universal platform for creation of other models with similar characteristics. Therefore, when the "Ataman" GAZ-2308 passed the run-in was developed by several cars:

1. GAS-2309. This car was only front-wheel drive.
2. GAZ-2308 "Ataman Ermak". It is made in the station wagon.
3. GAS-230812. This pickup, which has a double cab and closed body.

By the Way, when the public was represented “Ataman Ermak», it was positioned as a means for the transportation of ten people. After its appearance the work was carried out on the creation of a seven-seater and five-seater versions, the body of which was cropped.

The Designers of the Gorky plant is planned to build another two dozen models built on the basis of GAZ-2308. They all had different equipment and equipment. However, all three new models saw the light. Over the years, the platform "Chieftain" were involved in the creation of models and 2169 3106.

The Latest version of the "Chieftain"

Since 1996 the model was produced in small quantities. It was equipped with the same two engines, and had three drive option: rear, front, complete. The machine could cover two awnings options: high, which has Windows in the front, and the lowest, which is level with the cockpit.

In 2000, the history of the car "Chieftain" open another page. Moscow-based company DISA developed on the platform of special purpose vehicle – van, designed for collectors. This model could carry three people and had a hidden booking. The model had all-welded construction, and the cargo Bay was connected to the cabin. The cargo compartment was accessible from the cabin soand through the back door.

In the same year was created the second version of the "Chieftain". It was built on a shortened platform of 1996. The second version of the SUV received from his "older brother" of these components: drive axles, front suspension, brakes, steering, wheels.

“Chieftain 2” got the number “3106”. It had four-wheel drive, transfer case transmission with multi-plate chain and inter-axle differential with lockout. This combination gave the car a so-called “tagasaste” and resourceful. And the lack of intermediate shafts reduce noise in the cabin.

The prototype was equipped with a diesel engine capacity of 141 horsepower. The model began to look much more attractive, having a more modern design. However, despite a number of positive qualities, the second "Chieftain" of the left pilot. From the conveyor it wouldn't come off.

Pricing

It's time to say about the value of GAZ-2308 "Ataman". The price of the car was one of the reasons why the production was stopped. Producers and buyers have decided that it is overpriced, considering all the characteristics of a pickup truck.

To date model in the basic configuration will cost approximately 450 thousand rubles. More equipped version, of course, more expensive, and the model «Ermak» is about 600 thousand. Of course, a used car can be bought on the secondary market much cheaper. However, find it difficult, because the plant produced only about a hundred copies. Most of them were sold to Belarus.

Reviews

Before you make a conclusion, it is necessary to tell about reviews about Russian SUV. GAZ-2308 "Ataman" is really a unique model. You can even call it a real rarity. Motorists who are fortunate enough to own this car, admire its off-road performance. In any weather on the "Chieftain" of the storm can be mean and rough terrain. Hurried cars is more than enough, just need to learn how to properly manage them. Of course, the design leaves much to be desired, but there's nothing you can do about it – the Soviet industry of the 90s far behind foreign competitors.

Conclusion

Knowing what GAZ-2308 "Ataman", it can be concluded that being a rather clumsy appearance, it has many technical advantages. No wonder they say: “Meet on clothes, and escorted to the mind». Our specific roads "Chieftain" has a lot of advantages, he goes where even walking is scary. And this model is the only pickup in Russian and Soviet car industry. Therefore, those who managed to acquire and maintain this model, obviously lucky.