Production years: 1970–1982 The export version VAZ-2101 LADA of the Volga Automobile Plant's first model, based on the Fiat 124. The main differences from the Italian model are an overhead-camshaft engine, ground clearance raised by 3 cm and rear drum brakes instead of discs. In 2000 the legendary car was voted the USSR's car of the century; it was the USSR's first true "people's car". Its direct descendants, the VAZ-21053 and VAZ-2107, are still in production. Technical data: Engine: VAZ-2101, inline-4 petrol engine Displacement: 1198 cc Power: 47 kW/64 hp Gearbox: 4-speed manual Driven axle: rear Brakes: discs front, drums rear Body: 4-door monocoque saloon, 5 seats Top speed: 142 km/h Acceleration (0–100 km/h): 20 s Dimensions (LxWxH): 4073x1611x1440 mm Kerb weight: 955 kg Gross weight: 1355 kg