The expert revealed the features of the new Lada Niva Legend engine

The expert of the magazine "Behind the wheel" Alexander Vinogradov spoke about the features of the new Lada Niva Legend engine: timing belt drive, valve tappets and spark plugs with 12 mm threads. His words are quoted by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

The VAZ-11184 engine is a combination of a block from a 1.8-liter Lada Vesta engine and a head from an eight-valve Granta unit. Power increased from 83 to 90 horsepower, torque increased from 129 to 153 Newton meters.

Vinogradov noted that the new engine received a Chinese-made Hola brand timing belt drive with mandatory replacement every 45 thousand kilometers. Ignoring the requirement can lead to serious damage, whereas the previous engine had a more durable timing chain.

The engine is equipped with valve tappets, like on Granta, with gap adjustment by selecting the height of the glasses. The spark plugs have a 12 mm thread instead of the usual 14, which requires increased care when replacing due to the risk of damage.