The GAZ-14 Chaika[1] is an automobile manufactured by the Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (GAZ, Gorky Automobile Plant) from 1977 to 1988 as a generation of its Chaika marque.
| GAZ-14 Chaika | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAZ |
| Production | 1977–1988 (first prototype dated as early as 1967) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.5 L ZMZ-14 V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,450 mm (135.8 in) |
| Length | 6,114 mm (240.7 in) |
| Width | 2,020 mm (79.5 in) |
| Height | 1,525 mm (60.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,615 kg (5,765 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GAZ-13 Chaika |
History
editThe vintage 1950s-style GAZ-13 was succeeded by the more modern GAZ-14 Chaika introduced in 1977 (although production of both versions overlapped by several years). Although visually modern and fitted with the latest electronic luxury features, the GAZ-14 was in fact built around the drivetrain and undercarriage of the older model.[2] The GAZ-14 engine was a modernized 5,526 cc (337.2 cu in) equipped with twin four-barrel carburetors and achieved 220 PS (162 kW) SAE gross.[2] A seven-seater, with special soundproofing, it measured 611 cm (241 in) long overall and weighed in at 2,600 kg (5,732 lb).[3] A four-door convertible, the GAZ-14-05, appeared in 1982.[4]
The GAZ-14 Chaika remained in production from 14 October 1977 to 1988,[3] when the Chaika limousine brand was discontinued.
Around a hundred GAZ-14 were built each year, with total production (including units assembled in 1989 from spare parts) reaching 1,114.[4] On orders from Mikhail Gorbachev, the blueprints and tooling were destroyed as part of his "fighting privileges" campaign under perestroika.[4]
Models
edit- GAZ-14: Original production version.
- GAZ-14-01 to GAZ-14-04: Modifications for various Soviet agencies, such as the KGB, Ministry of Defense, Central Committee of the CPSU and law enforcement.
- GAZ-14-05: Four-door convertible for military parades.
- GAZ-14-06:
- GAZ-14-07 (later GAZ-4106): Prototype modernized version of the Chaika. It featured a new 250 hp 5.5 liter ZMZ-504.10 fuel-injected V8, an upgraded automatic transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. Externally the only difference was a new grille (similar to the GAZ-3102) and square headlights. Not produced due to discontinuation of the GAZ-14.
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GAZ-14 "Chaika" -
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Interior -
GAZ-14-05 "Chaika"
References
editSources
edit- инженер Л. Шугуров. Представительские машины // журнал "Наука и жизнь", № 9, 1981. стр.110-113