Model VAZ-21099 Sputnik/Samara Forma is a four-door sedan produced by the Volga Automobile Plant.

The VAZ 21099 model has been produced since 1990. "Ninety-nine" is, in essence, a "nine" with a four-door sedan body. The final model of the Samar family differed from its older sisters in its overall length, which, due to an increase in the rear overhang, increased by 200 mm in relation to other cars in the family. This model had an original radiator trim, the hood and front fenders were made without a plastic “mask”, and the interior was distinguished by a new panel (popularly called “high”) with a tachometer in the instrument cluster. Subsequently, these decisions were transferred to the entire Samara family. Before the release of the LADA 110 family of cars, this model was the most prestigious and popular. The advantages and disadvantages of the VAZ-21099 cars, as well as all models of the Samara family: high speed performance, good handling and stability on various types of roads. Additional advantages are provided by a 3-volume body with a spacious trunk.

VAZ 21099 - front wheel drive sedan With gasoline engine volume 1.5 liters and 5-speed manual transmission transmission Model VAZ-21099i with an economical 1.5 liter engine with distributed fuel injection (injector), meeting international standards for the toxicity of the exhaust system. The panel equipment includes an original instrument cluster, backlit switches that provide electric control of windows and door locks. The on-board monitoring system notifies the driver about the performance of individual vehicle components. Included with the new panel is a tilt-adjustable steering column. A more comfortable seating position for the driver and passengers will be ensured by the use of new seat padding material and height adjustment of the seat belt attachment points. Installation fog lights optimizes light specifications car in inclement weather. VAZ-21099 retains its advantages regardless of external circumstances. Responding positively to tightening environmental requirements, and striving to increase comfort for its potential owners, the plant installs more economical engine with distributed fuel injection, meeting international standards for the toxicity of an exhaust system with a converter.

Since the start of production in different years modifications were produced with carburetor and injection engines with a displacement of 1.3 liters (VAZ-210993) and 1.5 liters (VAZ-21099). The following versions are available for vehicles with carburetor engines- “standard” (VAZ-21099-00), “norm” (VAZ-210992-01) and “lux” (VAZ-21099-02), for cars with distributed fuel injection - “standard” (VAZ-21099-20 ), “norm” (VAZ-210992-21) and “luxury” (VAZ-21099-22).

Currently, the VAZ-21099 is still considered one of the most prestigious domestic models and is still highly rated on the market as the most convenient and now familiar and practical car. Suffice it to say that in this, in principle, city sedan you can still regularly travel to the countryside. The initially high price of the VAZ-21099 for a domestic small car hints that the car is not intended for transporting goods to the market. But for representatives of the “middle class” (especially those affected by the crisis), “ninety-nine” is simply great option. The car is quite representative, versatile (back rear seat albeit not in parts, but it folds back, allowing you to transport long loads). Moderately decent domestic upholstery materials available to the factory do not scare away “our” consumers with their imperfections.

However, given the rank of the model, be prepared to pay a premium! If it is a Sputnik VAZ-21099, pay a little less, if it is a re-export Samara Forma, pay a little more. If the seller is young, and his “car” is plastered with stickers and stuffed with “toys”, like a mini-market display case, then it is better to evaluate not so much the age and wear and tear of the car, but rather its possible criminal history (the model has long been the leader in the country in terms of “theftability”). Re-export Samaras found on the market must be equipped with a catalytic exhaust gas converter (beware of leaded gasoline!), which has been installed since 1993. Among all engine versions, the most preferable will be the standard 1.5-liter 70-horsepower carburetor, the repair of which car services, thank God, have mastered. However, due to its prevalence in the VAZ-2108 and VAZ-2109, the 1.3-liter 64-horsepower carburetor engine is still very popular (its only significant drawback is the danger of bending the valves if the camshaft drive belt breaks). There are still doubts regarding the feasibility of the newfangled fuel injection system and its repair due to some high cost and unreliability electronic unit, which controls this injection. Although, it must be admitted, the prevalence of spare parts for the injection system (at least in the capital), as well as the possibilities for its repair, are steadily growing. The advantages of injection over a carburetor - stability of operation, efficiency and environmental friendliness - are obvious. Moreover, recently everything goes to the domestic market more cars with an “adapted” injection system without a neutralizer, which allows it to be operated on leaded gasoline.

"Spicy" steering, so characteristic of all cars of the first front-wheel drive generation of VAZ (also called “chisel”), on the “ninety-ninth” it is somewhat blurred by the greater roll of the elongated sedan in turns. The rigid suspension is no worse or better than that of many foreign cars. Therefore, ride comfort is not the best thing about this car. However, the seats are soft, the ceiling is too, and everything else is made of rubber and polyurethane foam, so this sedan, among all its compatriots, is also safe inside...

As the opposite of the VAZ-21099, for use for utilitarian purposes we can consider the five-seat, five-door VAZ-2109F "Shuttle", originally intended for transporting small consignments of cargo. However, due to its low carrying capacity (two people and 300 kg of cargo), the machine is excellent as an on-site family car to the dacha. The car is based on a hatchback, so the list standard equipment almost no different from the VAZ-2109 and VAZ-21093. The roof height of the plastic top is 1900 mm. Coupled with front-wheel drive, which allows you to “hold” the road well, this car is consumer qualities stands head and shoulders above Izh-2715 vans.

The VAZ 21099, called Sputnik in the domestic market and Samara Forma in the export version, was produced in a sedan body, with four doors and front-wheel drive. The production of this model began in 1990, and its peculiarity is that it differs from the usual “nine” only in its body.

VAZ 21099 Sputnik won the sympathy of both domestic and foreign consumers and, until the appearance of the Lada 110, remained the most popular VAZ car. Bases – high stability on different types of road surfaces, good handling, high speed. And for the happy owners of summer cottages (or lovers of travel), the developers have provided a spacious trunk and a three-volume body.

Of particular note is the long-term leadership of this model in the domestic market and the increased interest in it from car thieves. Therefore, when purchasing a VAZ 21099 Sputnik (or Lada Forma), you should first of all evaluate the possible criminal history of the car.

The creators of the VAZ 21099 also thought about summer residents, as well as small entrepreneurs. The VAZ 2109f Chelnok model was developed especially for them (remember, this is what small wholesale resellers were called). The car's carrying capacity was about 300 kilograms, and a passenger could be next to the driver.

The VAZ 2109f Shuttle was produced on the basis of a hatchback, the height of the model was 190 cm. Good handling and stability on the road allowed the VAZ 2109f Shuttle to overtake its main competitor - the Izh 2715 vans, which were aimed at the same target audience.

Engine characteristics

VAZ 21099 Sputnik was equipped with an economical one and a half liter four-stroke gasoline engine. The injection engine with distributed fuel injection of the VAZ 21099 Sputnik at the time of its release met all international requirements for environmental safety, and therefore was sold quite effectively abroad.
Throughout its history, the VAZ 21099 Sputnik was equipped with injection (with distributed fuel injection) (standard - VAZ 21099-20, standard VAZ 210992-21 and luxury VAZ 210099-22), as well as carburetor engines (standard - VAZ 21099-00, standard - VAZ 210992-01, luxury - VAZ 21099-02).

Car transmission

VAZ 21099 Sputnik was equipped with a manual gearbox, in different configurations– four or five-speed. The VAZ 21099 Sputnik transmission was equipped with synchronizers in all forward gears.

Brake system and power steering

Being front wheel drive car, VAZ 21099 Sputnik was equipped with two different braking mechanisms. Front brake mechanism– disk, with a movable caliper, rear – drum. Adjusting the gaps between brake pads and with a disk in the first case and a drum in the second, it is carried out automatically.

Of particular note is the presence of a hydraulic brake drive, which was additionally equipped with a pressure regulator, a diagonal circuit separation system and a vacuum booster.

Tire size

Dimensions

VAZ 21099 Sputnik became the finishing touch in the Samara family of cars, but also received distinctive features, not typical for other representatives of this family. One of these features is the length of the body. The increase in rear overhang has led to an increase in this overall indicator by 20 cm compared to other Samaras. In addition, noteworthy is the refusal plastic elements front fenders and hood, as well as the original radiator grille.

Dynamics

Fuel consumption

Characteristics of samara 3 doors since 2004

Production: From 1997 - present IN.

Body type:

The VAZ 2109, whose maximum speed is 150 km/h, will be the topic of this article. The fact is that on the VAZ 21093 the maximum speed is different and it all depends on the modification and engine size.
We will conduct short review car, we present its advantages and disadvantages.

Acquaintance

VAZ 2109 is a front-wheel drive car. Unlike its fellow “eight”, the “nine” is considered as a more solid and stylish car.
The presence of five doors already speaks in favor of the car, an ideal option for a family man. The VAZ 2108 is held in high esteem by single drivers (this explains the passion for tuning the V8 to a sporty version).

Note. Despite being less expressive appearance, VAZ 2109 did not escape the fate of being called a “chisel”, due to the characteristic wedge-shaped contours of the body.

Peculiarities

Important points regarding the “nine”:

• Since 1987, the VAZ 2109 began to be produced, but there can be no talk of a successful release yet;
• The so-called “successful” modification of the car was released only in 1990. Naturally, the price for it is already different, higher;
• The uniqueness of the new modification of the VAZ 21093 is given by a separate segment of the front part;
• As for the interior, in this regard too the car is made better than its predecessor: it is equipped with a more stylish one, equipped with a tachometer and even a trip computer.

Note. On-board computer on a VAZ 2109 it reminded of a key left behind, forgotten in the lock, unfastened seat belts, and so on.

• The most significant change between the modifications concerned the dynamic performance of the engine. Improves fuel efficiency, but this does not in any way affect the power and maximum speed, which increase significantly (on the first modification of the VAZ 2109, the speed was 148 km/h, and now it is 156 km/h);
• The standard “nine” was equipped with a 1.3 liter carburetor 4-cylinder power unit. The engine power was 65 hp. A fully loaded “nine” could accelerate to 100 km/h in 18 seconds, and the maximum speed was 156 km/h;
• A new restyling occurred after 1997, when instead of the 1.3-liter engine, they began to install a 1.5-liter one. This unit already produced 72 hp. and he had best result upon acceleration from a standstill.

Note. Later this version became standard. Unless it appears a new version with an injection unit, but again 1.5-liter.

If the maximum speed of the “nine” is not satisfactory

According to statistics, the majority of Russians today own domestic cars. This arrangement is easy to explain.
Our cars are practically unpretentious and practical. They don't require expensive spare parts, but you can do it yourself, even in an open field, without assistants.

"Nine" is one of the most popular models domestic auto industry. Many drivers decide to perform engine boosting and chip tuning because they are dissatisfied with the maximum speed that the car opens.
How you can give drive and speed to the “nine”, we learn from the instructions below:

• First of all, you need to examine the car. Carry out general cleaning, examining the body, trunk, and interior. The fact is that excess junk cannot in any way help the car increase its speed. This really interferes with movement and reduces dynamic performance.

Note. As for minor defects on the body that do not directly affect the speed, over time they can develop into global corrosion that negatively affects the supporting structure.

• Next you will need to examine the condition of the tires. The fact is that low speed called insufficient pressure in tires.
  So, if they are lowered, the motor has to develop a completely different power, more. The power unit of the “nine” no longer works as usual, but to overcome obstacles.
  All this negatively affects not only the maximum speed, but also.

Note. It is also recommended to upgrade the car's suspension. In particular, if you install gas shock absorbers, they will cope with their duties much better.
If the driver often drives in urban conditions, then there is a reason for him to install shortened springs, which will certainly affect the reduction ground clearance, and this, in turn, increases speed.

• Can be done best overclocking vehicle, if you deal with the checkpoint. The box of the VAZ 2109 is far from ideal, that’s for sure and no one argues.
  There are large gaps between gears, preventing normal technical acceleration. In this case, a complete overhaul of the gearbox, followed by installation of a sports camshaft, can help.

Note. As you know, the row in a sports camshaft is shorter and such an upgrade will significantly reduce the gap between high-speed gears (especially between 1st and 2nd). However, there are also some disadvantages. In particular, on a VAZ 2109 with installed sports nearby It will be more difficult to drive uphill than before.

• The engine needs to be given maximum attention. In this case, it will need to be modified.
  So, a speed increase can be achieved, for example, by a correctly configured carburetor or general modern firmware of the control unit of the power unit. In addition, installing a turbo kit will significantly increase speed.

Note. There will be no problems with installing a turbo kit, since today turbines are sold in every large auto store and there are plenty of them. You should know that turbines differ in boost power and it is not worth installing a higher-power turbine on the “nine”, due to the weak body, which cannot cope with such a load.

Turbocharged engine

Today this procedure is increasingly popular. This issue is constantly discussed in numerous magazines and forums; many ways to do this are proposed, including assembling a turbine with your own hands.
As a result, the overall capabilities of the motor increase and speed increases.
In essence, turbo tuning is an increase in the power of a standard power unit, which occurs due to the installation of a so-called turbo kit. Turbocharging is a special type of tuning aimed at strengthening the main driving force of the car.
This same turbo kit can be installed on any engine, including the VAZ 2109.
The turbo kit installation process is as follows:

• A set of specific and standardized components is mounted in the “gut” of the car: turbocharger, intercooler, exhaust manifold, and so on;
• After upgrading the engine, other parts of the car are also subject to tuning, such as the chassis, gearbox, and so on;
• Changes must be made to some suspension mechanisms, since no specialist will be able to predict the behavior of the car when cornering after tuning.

Compressor and its installation

To strengthen the engine, a compressor can be installed on the VAZ 2109. This is also a popular way to increase power. A mechanical supercharger, as the compressor is called, is suitable specifically for VAZ models.

Note. As in the case of a turbine, tuning by installing a compressor is not carried out without carrying out the general process. In other words, it is imperative to approach the installation from a holistic point of view.

Compressor or turbocharger

Among tuners of the power unit of VAZ models, the choice almost always falls on the compressor, since this method is much easier to implement.
Here are some features:

• In some cases, it will be possible to increase engine power even with minimal modifications to the engine, which is simply impossible in the case of turbocharging;
• The compressor has a drive that will connect directly to the crankshaft. Thus, the compressor is able to pump air into the cylinders at minimum speed of the power unit, without delay, and increase the pressure strictly proportional to engine speed.

Note. Many compressors will not even require intervention in the standard lubrication and cooling system, as in the case of installing a turbine.

• The turbine increases the supply of high-pressure mixture, and this, in turn, increases the efficiency of the engine. But such a modification is not cheap, it has many difficult aspects. Installation alone exhaust manifold and setting up a turbine is worth it.

Note. In addition, the turbine itself will need a constant supply of oil under pressure, and this has a negative impact on the engine.

• The compressor has no such disadvantages. It is for this reason that it is popular among tuners;
• It is interesting that both devices are similar in principle of operation, but the turbine operates under the influence exhaust gases, and the compressor is driven directly from the crankshaft (more on this above). It turns out that the compressor is much more efficient than the turbine even at low revs due to the dependence of pressure on the speed of the power unit.

Note. The compressor also has its drawbacks. In particular, this is a slightly smaller increase in power compared to what a turbine provides, lower efficiency at high speed and higher fuel consumption.

Installation of the compressor using the experimental method

The compressor can be installed in two ways: experimentally and by purchasing a kit.
The experimental method implies the following:

• We take some kind of compressor from a foreign car (it must be suitable in terms of performance and technical characteristics);
• Takes everything into account: dimensions, weight, volume, and so on;
• We also take into account whether the compressor requires a coolant supply and whether it has its own independent lubrication system;
• Next we define general concept of the future engine, depending on the design power: how the fasteners will be installed, what modifications to the internal combustion engine will be required, etc.;
• Then we provide piping and select/carry out the necessary chip tuning.

As we see below, this approach has many more disadvantages.

Pros of this method	Minuses
“Nine” will take on a new and exclusive look	Complexity and high cost of the project
Having carried out this method, the owner can always boast of successfully applied solutions	Challenges associated with experimental solutions
It is possible to implement individual solutions	Mandatory revision individual elements systems
	Mandatory involvement of third-party specialists who can competently select components for an individual project
	Any miscalculation when carrying out this method threatens with disastrous breakdowns of the VAZ 2109 power unit

Installation of a ready-made kit

The second method looks much more attractive. What is a Kit?
This is a completely ready-made kit that allows you to implement. It includes the compressor itself, which is already designed for the VAZ 2109 and adapted for it.
In addition, the kit includes the necessary components for connection and configuration. This solution has many advantages, but the main thing, perhaps, is that the owner himself can carry out the installation with his own hands.
In this case, installation can be carried out, again, in two ways:

• By installing a kit kit with a compressor from a foreign car, fully adapted to the VAZ 2109;
• The installation method is a kit assembled in China along with components and sold officially.

Thus, increasing the maximum speed of the VAZ 2109 car is possible and popular. During the work process, it will be useful to watch a thematic video review, study photos, materials, and diagrams. The instructions will also not be superfluous.

Modern youth no longer begins their automotive experience with the “classic penny”, because they want more modern and reliable cars. But the financial capabilities of most young people are not so great that they can immediately get behind the wheel of a foreign car, and therefore most novice car enthusiasts buy themselves a “ninety-nine”. And if it is injection, then we can consider ourselves lucky.

Specifications

VAZ 21099 has quite high technical and design characteristics. At the same time, the engine lasts for 150+ thousand kilometers. It all depends on driving style and maintenance.

Let's consider the main technical characteristics of the motor installed on vehicles"Satellite". The VAZ 21099 engine injector received a modification marked 2111/2114.

All cars with fuel injection were equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Service

Engine maintenance, in this case, does not depend on its volume and power, since the carburetor and injector did not differ much in design features, except for the injection system. So, let's look at the procedure Maintenance power unit 21099.

Since the engines stopped being produced in 2011, the technical diagram will be given for a power unit that has undergone a major overhaul.

Maintenance - 1. Carried out after 1000 km. According to the recommendation, in this service it is worth changing oil filter and power unit oil.

Maintenance - 2. Performed at 10,000 km. Here, not only the lubricating elements and the fuel filter are replaced.

Maintenance - 3. After 20,000 km, it becomes necessary to adjust the valves, replace all existing filters, and also diagnose the engine for leaks. It is also recommended to measure the compression and adjust the valves. Don't forget that you need to change the oil.

TO - 4. In this maintenance, the elements of the gas distribution mechanism, water pump, and clutch are checked. Also, in addition to the standard procedure for changing the oil and filter, the valve cover gasket is also changed. This maintenance is done at 30 thousand km.

Subsequent maintenance is carried out according to scheme 2-5 technical map described below. Do not forget that untimely maintenance of the power unit can increase wear and tear. internal elements, and also reduce the life of the motor.

Repair

Repair of the power unit is carried out with your own hands. As practice shows, most motorists spend this process in my garage. Items such as thermostat, water pump, spark plugs and high voltage wires change without problems. As for the injectors, to clean them you will need a special stand, which is available at car services.

To reduce fuel consumption, you can flash the engine control unit. This is what motorists do. This operation can only be performed independently, but it is recommended to contact professionals who understand the process and also carry out additional adjustments.

Carrying out overhaul will require some design knowledge and engine repair skills. So, to grind the plane of the block and head, you will need a surface grinding machine. Also, for boring cylinders, a boring and honing stand is required. All other operations are performed by hand.

Conclusion

Engine VAZ 21099 injector - reliable power unit, which is loved by car enthusiasts for its design simplicity. Servicing the motor is not a problem. And the cost of consumables is so cheap that even students can afford such luxury.

Serial production of the car (in the West the model is sold under the Lada Forma brand) began in 1990. This is a front-wheel drive five-seat four-door sedan, which, in fact, is a modification of the VAZ-2109 model, which has a hatchback body type.

According to their own design features VAZ 21099 is different from all other models LADA Samara(First of all, we should highlight the differences in the rear of the body - a trunk has appeared like a typical sedan).

The optimal technical characteristics of the VAZ 21099 determine the main advantages of this model: excellent handling, high stability and very good road dynamics. The VAZ 21099 engine is an injection, four-cylinder, displacement - 1499. The driving wheels are the front ones. Steering type: rack and pinion. Maximum speed, developed by the model - 160 km/h.

Another advantage that made the VAZ 21099 one of the most popular domestic cars- This optimal consumption fuel (5.9 l/100 km - at a speed of 90 km/h; 8.0 l/100 km - at a speed of 120 km/h and 8.8 l/100 km - in the urban cycle). At the moment, the Ukrainian plant ZAZ is assembling this model using Russian components.

Technical characteristics of VAZ 21099

Engine	1.5l, 8-cl.	1.5l, 8-cl.
Length, mm	4205	4205
Width, mm	1650	1650
Height, mm	1402	1402
Base, mm	2460	2460
Front wheel track, mm	1400	1400
Track rear wheels, mm	1370	1370
Weight in running order, kg	970	970
Gross vehicle weight, kg	1395	1395
Ground clearance, mm	160	160
Wheel formula/drive wheels	4x2/front
Car layout diagram	Front-wheel drive, front engine, transverse
Body type/number of doors	Sedan/4
engine's type	Petrol
Supply system	Carburetor	Distributed injection
Cylinder diameter, mm	82	82
Piston stroke, mm	71	71
Compression ratio	9,9	9,9
Engine displacement, cm 3	1499	1499
Maximum power, kW/rpm	68/5600	78/5400
Maximum torque, Nm at rpm	100 / 3400	116 / 3000
Fuel	AI-92	AI-95
Fuel consumption in the urban cycle, l/100km	8,8	8,1
Maximum speed, km/h	156	160
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	15	14
Transmission	With manual control
Number of gears	5 forward, 1 reverse
Steering	Rack type, without amplifier
Tires	175/70R13 5Jx13;
Capacity fuel tank	43	43