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Encyclopedia of cars:

GAZ-53A

 

Produced in 1965-1983. This is modernized GAZ-53F. It has new engine and bigger payload.

GAZ-53A is a true workhorse of Soviet economy. Even today it is widely used in some countries since it was exported to alomst 50 countries!

GAZ-53A had very many modifications. Firetruck, garbage truck. dump-truck etc.

Wheels 4×2

Engine (ZMZ-53)

  • Formula V-8 gasoline
  • Displacement 4,25 liters
  • Perfomance 115 hp @ 3200 rpm
  • Compression ratio 6,7
  • Torque 250 Nm @ 2000-2500 rpm
  • Gearbox 4+1 speeds
  • Fuel tank 90 liters
  • Fuel consumption average 24 liters / 100 km
  • Fuel type A-76
  • Top speed 85 km/h

Measures

  • Lenght 6395mm
  • Width 2380 mm
  • Height 2220 mm
  • Wheelbase 3300 mm
  • Ground clear ance 265 mm
  • Turning circle radius from front wheel 8000 mm
  • Tyre size 8,25-20 inches

Weights

Cerb weight 3250 kg

Max payload 4000 kg