"Volga" (car): history, models, specifications

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“Volga” – a car that was produced at the Gorky automobile plant, whereby models are of the same name the GAS. The first car was released in 1956, the last one was released in 2010 Models “Volga” was used by ordinary citizens, in the taxi services, as service vehicles in the state institutions, some were made specially commissioned by such organizations as the KGB.

Volga car

Create a car

The First “Volga” – GAZ-21, which first rolled off the Assembly line in 1956. Even then he was constantly used in the film, and to this day it can be found in modern bands. Over time, many international festivals and exhibitions give the deserved awards to the cars of this brand. At that time the car belonged to the premium class, but had average cost, which allowed it to acquire even not very wealthy citizens of the Soviet Union.

Over time, it became clear that most religious and at the same time outstanding vehicle is the “Volga”.

Volga GAZ 24

How to start the story “Volga”?

The Car «Volga" (salon, even the first models were very convenient and comfortable) after a long period of development before the potential buyers brought in a relatively new form. At that time, the design and specifications of its predecessor – “Victory”, is fully consistent with the needs of his contemporaries. However, by 50 years of its design outdated, and the issue remained unresolved engine – he was significantly behind in its characteristics from the world's leading units. The result is the development of the new machine (this happened in 1953). A year rolled off the first sample of the “Volga”. It was designed two kinds of transmission – automatic and mechanic.

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Volga car

Technical innovations of the time

Considering the technical characteristics of the car “Volga” (review of the car is more focused on its changes), we note that among the interesting nuances of a TSSS. Thanks to the lubrication system, when you click on a certain pedal, the oil flows to the oil line. The fact that, while in rural areas, where basically one continuous road, the driver often broke off some suspension parts. TSSS helped to prevent such unpleasant moments. However, one of the major drawbacks of the system was that it was leaking, leaving the asphalt residue of oil. Over time from the use of TSSS refused.

GAZ-23

Historically, virtually all state power of the USSR went in “Volga”. Some specifications did not meet their requirements. Therefore, the manufacturer has considered each comment, with the result that the produced model “Volga” has experienced strong changes. By 1962 the new machines was installed a 160-strong unit, taken from "Gulls". Automatic transmission and power steering was put in a special model of GAZ-23, which the ordinary citizen of the country was unavailable. This is due to the fact that the customer of this model became the KGB. Car weighed 100 kg more than the basic version. Its top speed – 160 km/h To 100 km/h the car literally accelerated for 16 seconds. Changes in the braking system was not.

models of the Volga

GAZ-21 first series

“Volga”, the car model GAZ-21 first series, was produced for two years. In 1956 came off the Assembly line, the first three sample cars. Until the end of the same year there were produced 5 copies. Only in 1957 began a large-scale production.

The Number of models of the brand «Volga”, the first series of cars, for all years of production reached 30 thousand copies. Up to the present day “Volga with a star" in the initial configuration is not reached, most of the surviving cars for the second or third series. This explains the demand for high fee for such a rarity.

The Most noticeable feature of this series is that the instrument panel is equipped with several unusual – it is not finished or coated with any material. In this state she arrived until 1958. Some models have not a monochromatic color, however, this complete set cost more expensive.

feature of the Volga

GAZ-21: the second series

Cars that were produced from 1958 to 1959, popularly called the “transitional”, but was born in the 1959–1962 – “two”. Model “Volga” the next generation had more of an external change than internal. The wings acquired a different form due to the increase in size of the wheel arches. Basically, if you look closely, you will notice that the design of GAZ-21 began to resemble a prototype of a 55-year. Not to say that the modernization of the car was completely stopped, but the changes were minor and not serious – technical characteristics were not changed, the appearance of the interior remains the same.

Reflective lights, an updated instrument panel and other innovations appeared only towards 1959. If you count all the models that were released (and all equipment), we can say exactly thatthe conveyor descended more than 140 thousand copies.

GAZ-21: the third series

To Carry out the restyling of the first generation of the manufacturer is not considered a rational decision, so the machine appeared before the audience in a slightly transformed version. Feature “Volga” almost not changed – changed were only the bumper, body, were added some finishing elements.

Over time, the appearance of the car have undergone significant changes. The model, called the “series”, began to roll off the production line since 1962, and they have little resemblance to the original version.

The appearance of the machine is constantly modernized, but on the technical side the manufacturer did not forget. Gradually the unit became more powerful, banal lever dampers were replaced by telescopic and the version with automatic transmission is discontinued.

GAZ-24: first series

The first car series “Volga” GAZ-24 steel bumper that had chrome table numbers, body, lights with reflectors in the back, sofa seat, consisting of 3 parts, doors, and more specifically their panels, patterned in a vertical position, the instrument panel is in black color, covered with leather substitute.

The Manufacturer is constantly subjected to machine some small changes, for example, by 1975, the car lost a clutch in automatic mode to activate the fan (due to unstable work). A little later, the rear mirror was a slightly different shape, the trunk is equipped with a more reliable and comfortable lock, the ribbon speedometer was replaced by the standard pointer.

Volga review

GAZ-24: second series

The Car “Volga” GAZ-24 was subjected to major changes during 1976–1978 Edition of the car with these modifications it is possible to call the release of the second series.

The Bumpers of the new generation "fangs" headlights suitable for driving in foggy areas, lights with reflectors. The lounge also has changed. Metal elements that somehow posed a threat to the health of passengers, was covered with a protective plastic lining on the door appeared a figure in landscape orientation. Manufacturer added static belts, so that had to remove the armrests. Seats have new (improved) design of GAZ-24. “Volga”, the machine of the second generation, was produced a few years – until 1985.

Volga salon

GAZ-24: third series

The Release of the third series was marked by the new upgrades that were more radical and significant. The next generation of vehicle – GAZ-24-10 – appeared on the market in the mid-1980s.

This time the manufacturer has seen fit to gradually introduce new items. The full changes have occurred since the 1970s, when they changed the grille to 1987 To the last year has produced the updated sedan, which combines several designs from previous versions of the cars “Volga”. The machine is purchased name (informal) GAZ-24M.

The Third series included not only the above model, but also GAS-2410. This option was used in order to serve public institutions: hospitals, schools, etc. develop it practically since 1976, while implemented was only by 1982, In fact, after a while it became clear that this model will become the ancestor of new cars under the name “Volga”. The car was produced until 1992 and was then replaced almost same build, but under the name of GAZ-31029. The difference between them was only in the aggregation type and the shape of the body.


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