UAZ Bars
UAZ Bars (Russian: УАЗ Барс, UAZ-3159) is a SUV produced by UAZ, Russia. The Russian Барс (Bars) translates to Leopard. It was introduced in December 1999.[1] About 10,000 automobiles were produced since then. UAZ Bars is a passenger-utility car with 4-wheel drive, developed on the basis of UAZ-3153.[2]
Overview[edit]
"Bars" is an widetrack (1890 mm versus 1,785 mm (70.3 in)) [3][4] of the UAZ-3153 extended wheelbase modification of the UAZ-3151, with engine ZMZ-409 with an overall length of 4550mm and a wheelbase of 2760mm. The Bars has a higher capacity of negotiating gradients, better structural strength, and steering capacity on roads of different surface quality.
The standard complete equipment has been supplemented with:
- Portal axles
- hydro amplifier of the steering system;
- 5-speed gear box;
- fine mesh transfer box.[5]
For the UAZ-3159 'BARS' a new range of 16-valve ZMZ-406 engine has been used with electronic controlled fuel injection. The engine design comprises cast iron cylinder block, two camshafts in the engine head and timing chain.
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References[edit]
- ^ UAZ Bars, AutoDaily
- ^ Фомин, Анатолий (1 December 1999). УАЗ-3159. Ноги шире плеч! (in Russian). За рулём. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
- ^ "Автомобили УАЗ: модели, новости, обзор машин UAZ - все модели, новинки, линейка УАЗ - сайт За рулем www.zr.ru".
- ^ "Автомодельное бюро: УАЗ-3159 "Барс"".
- ^ Bars, Catalog
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