The Lada Kalina car is equipped with an eight-valve injection engine mod located across the engine compartment. VAZ 21114-50 with a working volume of 1.6 liters. The engine is equipped with a distributed fuel injection system and an exhaust gas catalytic converter, which is structurally made in a single unit with the exhaust manifold.
The body is load-bearing, all-metal, welded construction with hinged doors, front fenders, hood and trunk lid.
The driver and front passenger seats of the Lada Kalina car in the variant design are equipped with airbags, which significantly reduce the likelihood and severity of head and chest injuries in a traffic accident.
Note. The airbags will only deploy in the event of a severe impact to the front of the vehicle. In the event of a rollover, rear or side impact, the seat belts are the primary means of protection.
The transmission is made according to the front-wheel drive scheme with drive wheels of different lengths.
The front suspension is independent, spring, with anti-roll bar, with hydraulic shock absorber struts. The rear suspension is dependent, lever-spring, with hydraulic shock absorbers.
The brake mechanisms of the front wheels are disc, with a floating caliper, the rear wheels are drum.
In a variant version, Lada Kalina cars are equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), which prevents the wheels from locking during braking and maintains controllability and directional stability.
The steering is safety, with a gear-rack type steering mechanism, with an electric booster. Lada Kalina cars are equipped with a remote control system for locking or unlocking door locks (in the variant version and locking the lock of the trunk lid) with simultaneous activation or deactivation of the vehicle security mode. In addition, remote activation of the alarm in case of violation of the car's security zones and blocking of all doors by pressing a key from the car's interior are provided.
This system also includes an electronic engine blocking system (immobilizer), providing additional protection against unauthorized engine start.
The overall dimensions of the car Lada Kalina are shown in fig. 1.1, technical specifications - in tab. 1.1 (technical characteristics of the car Lada Kalina / Lada Kalina (VAZ 1118)).
The elements of the engine compartment of the car Lada Kalina VAZ 1118 are shown in fig. 1.2.
The location of the main components and assemblies of the car is shown in fig. 1.3 and 1.4.
Pic. 1.1. Overall dimensions of the car Lada Kalina VAZ 1118
Pic. 1.2. The engine compartment of the car Lada Kalina VAZ 1118: 1 - engine; 2 - reservoir of the main brake cylinder; 3 - battery; 4 - expansion tank of the engine cooling system; 5 - air filter; 6 - ignition coil; 7 - generator; 8 - washer reservoir
Pic. 1.3. Location of the main components and assemblies of the car Lada Kalina VAZ 1118 (bottom front view, engine mudguard removed): 1, 8, 13 - supports of the power unit; 2 - front suspension bracket; 3 - generator; 4 - ignition coil; 5 - electric fan of the engine cooling system; 6 - starter; 7 - towing eye; 9 - stretching the front suspension; 10 - shock absorber strut of the front suspension; 11 - front wheel drive; 12 - gearbox; 14 - engine oil crankcase; 15 - intake pipe of an additional muffler; 16 - collector; 17 - anti-roll bar; 18 - front suspension arm; 19 - front wheel brake
Pic. 1.4. Location of the main components of the car Lada Kalina VAZ 1118 (bottom rear view): 1 - main muffler; 2 - spare wheel niche; 3 - filling pipe of the fuel tank; 4 - shock absorber struts of the rear suspension; 5 - fuel filter; 6 - fuel tank; 7 - rear suspension beam