The first pictures and rumors about the new modification Grants- Lada Granta Sport - appeared a couple of years ago. However, the production of the car was launched only in late February 2013. Release of the sports version of the Grants is carried out from the conveyor of the subsidiary company "AvtoVAZ" - to Lada MST LLC.
The main changes in the model wereengine, suspension, and also received a new design interior and exterior. Grant Sport has entered the sale in a single package, equipped with all the equipment that is in the luxury version of the Grants.
It is worth noting that the sports version of the carhas really undergone significant changes, has become more powerful and dynamic. This was done primarily due to a new engine, which was based on the 16-valve engine from Priora. The volume of the engine is 1.6 liters. The power unit was subjected to some structural changes. In particular, the intake and exhaust resistance decreased, the camshafts became different, and a new electronic control appeared. Thanks to all these innovations, in the Lada Grant Sport characteristics improved: it was possible to reach the engine power of 120 hp, and also the torque increased to 140 N / m. As a result of the transformation, the car accelerates to a maximum speed of 197 km / h, and to accelerate the car to 100 km / h is enough 9.5 seconds.
The sports car demanded and more reliablebraking system. The front and rear wheels are fitted with 15-inch disc brakes. There is an anti-lock system. The camber of the rear wheels increased by 1 degree, which led to the expansion of their track. As a result of changes in the running gear of the Sports Grant, the car was able to supply wider wheels without increasing the body arches.
In general, the body was able to save almostthe original form. Has received a new design only a bumper, and also there were overlays on thresholds and a deflector on a luggage carrier. Multi-spoke alloy wheels also contributed to the creation of a sporty look.
As a result of the development of domesticdesigners, a decent car came off the assembly line with an optimal price-quality ratio. Naturally, it is difficult to call it such a sport, it does not hold on to Lada Grant Sport, the characteristics do not fully meet the requirements of a modern sports unit. However, in terms of its technical performance and appearance, Grant strives for this particular class of cars.
Among the foreign cars Granta Sport can be compared with the Volkswagen Polo sedan and Hyundai Solaris.
