The Samara 1500 i is simple and efficient. City driving is no problem as the limited engine power makes it efficient
and safe in snow or in slippery conditions. The Samara (Sport) 1500i is a good solid and reliable car. It is also the
Rally winner in 1995 ! Economic performance with a 1.5 litre engine and fuel injection system provided by General
Motors, and simple mechanical components make maintenance easy. Engine type : In-Line 4-Cylinder (1.5 L), Valvetrain :
SOHC, Bore : 82.0 mm (3.22 in.), Stroke : 71.0 mm (2.79 in.), Compression ratio : 9.9 : 1, Net power : 66 bhp (49 kW)
@ 5,300 rpm, Fuel system : 2 Barrel, Recommended fuel : super 95 octane, Drive : front-engine / front-wheel drive, Transmission : 5 forward synchromesh, 1 reverse, Type : hatchback (5-Door), Suspension (Front) : MacPherson strut
with coil spring, Suspension (Rear) : longitudinal arms and cross beam with coil springs, Steering (Type) :
rack-and-pinion, Brakes (Type) : power-assisted, Brakes (Front) : discs, Brakes (Rear) : drums, Wheels (Size) :
13 in., Tires (Type) : steel-belted all-season radials, Tires (Size & Rating) : 175/70x13, Wheelbase : 2,460 mm
(96.8 in.), Length : 4,006 mm (157.7 in.), Width : 1,650 mm (64.9 in.), Height : 1,402 mm (55.1 in.), Minimum ground
clearance : 150 mm (5.90 in.), Track (Front) : 1,400 mm (55.1 in.), Track (Rear) : 1,370 mm (53.9 in.), Fuel tank
capacity : 43 L (9.4 Imp. Gal.), Cargo volume : 300 L (10.6 cu. ft.), Towing capacity : 750 kg (1,650 lb.), Seating
capacity : 2 + 3, Curb weight (Manual) : 945 kg (2,079 lb.), Fuel economy, city (Manual) : 7.9 L / 100 km (35 mpg),
Fuel economy, highway (Manual) : 5.2 L / 100 km (54 mpg), Turning circle diameter (Curb-to-Curb) : 10.0 m (33.0 ft.), Power-to-weight ratio (Manual) : 73 bhp / 1,000 kg (33 bhp / 1,000 lb.)
The Lada Sport 1500 was also the 1995 Rally winner !
