Chevrolet Niva engine FAM 1 goes on sale at the end of Q1

As the LADAONLINE, Chevrolet Niva Opel Ecotec engine with a series of FAM-1 will be on sale at the end of the first quarter of this year. High-tech 16-valve engine of 1.8 liter Ecotec, develops power 90 kV, which corresponds to 122 l / sec. Recall that the VAZ 8-valve 1.7 liter engine produces only 80 hp That is, the capacity increase of about 50%. Increase significantly and the dynamics of the car. With the new engine of Chevrolet Niva will reach a maximum speed of 165 km / h, against 140 km / h which it can achieve in the current configuration. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in a new modification of Togliatti SUV will be only 12 seconds. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle will be in the range of 10 liters per 100 kilometers. When designing a new modification of Chevrolet Niva, was held a lot of work to bring the car to the modern requirements for security and Euro-NCAP made about eighty changes in body structure. We are talking about all kinds of amplifiers, capable of effectively "extinguish" the impact energy. In the frontal impact at 60 km / hour people will be able to get out alive. It is promoted as a modified body structure as well as air bags and more modern design of the belts. In the car, installed a management system that when you commit any significant slowdowns sharply tightens the seat belt and holds rights to the seat. Simultaneously, the steering wheel and dashboard airbags go off, which effectively protect the driver and front passenger from impact with the steering wheel and pedals have minimal movement. In addition to passive safety, the car has improved and active safety. This is facilitated by the use of the ABS and a driver who does not have any special skills, can produce very effective braking. In addition, the car was handling better, thanks to a modified suspension. Prices for a new modification of an SUV has not officially announced. But, according to unofficial information received LADAONLINE, cost Chevrolet Niva Opel engine will be at least 14-15 thousand dollars. This is slightly more expensive than the current version of the SUV ($ 11-12,2), but still lower than that of its nearest competitors in this market segment.