GAZ-31105
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = GAZ-31105 Volga
| image = GAZ-31 "Volga" in Minsk.jpg
| production = 2004–2009
| assembly = Russia: Nizhny Novgorod
| engine = {{ubl|2.5 L ZMZ-4021 I4 (2003–2005)|2.3 L ZMZ-4062.10 I4 (2003–2005)|2.4 L Chrysler EDZ I4 (2006–2010)|2.5 L ZMZ-40525 I4 (2005–2010)|2.1 L GAZ-560 I4 diesel}}
| body_style = 4-door saloon/sedan
| layout = FR layout
| related = GAZ-3102
GAZ-24
GAZ-31029
GAZ-3110
| designer =
| predecessor = GAZ-3110
| successor = Volga Siber
| manufacturer = GAZ
| weight = 1,400-1,560 kg (3,086-3,439 Ib)
| class = Mid-size
| length = 4,921-5,230 mm (193.74-206 in)
| width = 1,812 mm (71.34 in)
| height = 1,422 mm (58.98 in)
| wheelbase = 2,800 mm (1,102 in)
| transmission = 5-speed Manual (2004–2009)
4-speed Aisin Warner Automatic (2004–2010)
}}
The GAZ-31105 Volga is an automobile manufactured by the Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (GAZ, Gorky Automobile Plant) from 2004 to 2009 as a generation of its Volga marque.{{Cite web |date=2004-03-12 |title=Автомобиль ГАЗ-31105 «Волга», разработанный специалистами ОАО «ГАЗ», представляет собой рестайлинговый вариант предыдущей модели ГАЗ-3110. |url=http://www.gaz.ru/avt/volga/31105/index.asp |access-date=2023-06-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040312210256/http://www.gaz.ru/avt/volga/31105/index.asp |archive-date=2004-03-12 }}
GAZ-31105 was a second stage of the GAZ-3110's modernisation, though the designation was applied to cars produced from January 2004, the mechanical features were introduced almost a year earlier, and certain external ones were available in separate batches as standard or optional in others.
Technical details
The most striking difference was the new fascia which now featured a drooping hood with the radiator grille integrated into it as a single unit. New block headlights, inspired by the 3111 surrounded it. This effectively restored the nostalgic corporate look that GAZ was re-fitting to its model range. Inside the car featured a new digital instrument cluster on the dashboard. The steering column became more horizontal and greater headroom was made possible due to thinner seats.
It was the GAZ-31105 the final 24-derived Volga that restored its reputation. Despite its obvious age, assembly quality of these final cars reached acceptable level.
Versions
In 2006 the standard engine selection was added with a Chrysler DOHC 2.4 litre engine.
In 2005 GAZ introduced a long-wheelbase GAZ-311055 luxury model, with a new interior that included wooden trim. The latter feature became standard on models produced from 2007 onwards when GAZ gave the car a minor facelift. Among the changes were completely new taillights and a conversion to Euro III standard with the introduction of its new 2.4 litre 152 hp ZMZ-40525 engine, complementing the Chrysler engine, with which the archaic ZMZ-4021 and ZMZ-4062.10 were phased out. The GAZ-31105 was available only as a saloon, with the estate continuing with the old GAZ-3110 styling.
Following the introduction of the Volga Siber in 2008 GAZ hoped to fully finish production on both the GAZ-3102 and the GAZ-31105 by 2010. The base design of both cars still traced its roots to the GAZ-24, thus ending a successful production run of 40 years.
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20040312210256/http://www.gaz.ru/avt/volga/31105/index.asp Official page] on the GAZ website (archived)
{{GAZ timeline 1960-present}}