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, produce the Nadezhda on demand.

Modifications

Series * VAZ-2120 1.8, with carburetor engine VAZ-2130 (1.8 liter, 80 hp), * VAZ-2120 1.7i, VAZ-21214 engine with fuel injection (1.7 liters, 84 hp), * VAZ-2120M (Lada 2120 1.7i), VAZ-21214 engine with fuel injection (1.7 liters, 84 hp).

Variants

* "Van" ("Utiliter") - commercial retail delivery van * "Pick-up" - commercial retail delivery truck * "Service" - mobile workshop * "Manager" - "office on wheels" * "

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" - 4-seater with a large luggage compartment * 2120M 4 × 2 - restyled rear-drive version with the rear axle derived from the

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and a turning rear side door

References

External links

VAZ-2120 technical specifications
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