Japan has compiled a list of the best cars produced in the countries of the socialist bloc. It includes four models, collected in Russia…
According to the Yahoo News Japan portal, the best Soviet car was the VAZ-2101, popularly nicknamed “a penny”. In 1970, Soviet designers created it on the basis of the Italian Fiat 124, but adapted it for the conditions of the USSR: they installed a new engine, strengthened the body and suspension, and improved anti-corrosion protection. The model was produced until 1988, and the VAZ-2107 created on its basis – for about 20 more years.
“Overnight, the 2101 became the people’s car in Russia,” the article says.
The second in the ranking is “Niva”. It was launched in 1977 and is still in production today.
“Renault 5 on Land Rover chassis” – this was the installation received by the designers of “Lada Niva”. The mission was accomplished “, – writes the author of the article.
In third place is the VAZ-2108 – “Lada Samara”. Porsche specialists took part in the development of the car, and it was also sold in Western Europe.
In fourth place is the “Lada 111 Tarzan-2” – a frame SUV based on the VAZ-2111 with some components from the “Niva”.
“The result is a durable, passable and roomy station wagon no worse than the Toyota RAV4 and Suzuki Jimny,” the article explains.
The author noted that the exact number of produced “Tarzan” is unknown, but we are talking about about a thousand cars.
The most foreigners on this list are admire “Niva”… After being shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Lada Niva will be sold in Japan.
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