Here is the Lada Niva Funniest Off-Road Race http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1J4h8-GWnI
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In basic form, the Niva has a carbureted 1.6-litre overhead cam 4 cylinder petrol engine producing 54 kW and 126 N·m, a 4 or 5 speed manual transmission, and full-time 4x4 drive. The 4x4 drive system employs three differentials. There are no locking hubs. The transfer case involves a high/low range selector lever and a central differential lock lever. Low range can be selected with the centre differential locked or unlocked. The original Niva has a maximum speed of around 80 mph, and can cruise at 90 km/h (56 mph) while consuming petrol at 8.25 L/100 km (34.2 mpg-imp; 28.5 mpg-US). Its towing capacity is rated for up to 860 kg (1900 lb).
The Lada Niva (VAZ-2121) was described by its designers as a "Renault 5 put on a Land Rover chassis. It was VAZ's first non-Fiat based model. Much of its mechanicals are carried over from the Fiat 124-based Lada models, though the body, four-wheel drive system, and front suspension were designed by VAZ. Production began in 1977.
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