The LADA VFTS is a rally car based on the Lada 2105. Lada is a trademark of the Russian manufacturer AvtoVAZ. VFTS stands for Vilniusskaja fabrika transportnych sredstv (in Cyrrilic: Вильнюсская фабрика транспортных средств), Russian for "Vilnius factory of vehicles".
VFTS started as a workshop at Vilnius car repair factory and later transformed into Vilnius factory of vehicles - company which specialized in a preparation of rally/race versions of Lada vehicles and engines. Best known for the Lada 2105 rally vehicle version prepared under Group B rules. The company was founded and managed by famous Lithuanian rally driver Stasys Brundza.
The preparation of rally cars started in the 1970 in Vilnius, Lithuania (then part of the Soviet Union) in one of halls of Vilnius car repair factory. First model produced in Vilnius factory was Lada 1300 with the engine enlarged up to 1600cc and tuned to 130-150 HP.
1978: "Lada-1600 Rally" model was presented
1982.10.01: "LADA VFTS" received FIA homologation
Lada EVA 1986
1985-1988: company developed mid-engine rally car under Group B rules "Lada-2108 EVA Turbo" with 1860 cc, 16 valve, turbo 270-300 HP engine. The VFTS soon became very popular among race drivers and rally fans. It was highly advertised and there was even a leaflet translated to English.
1988: company became fully independent and renamed "Eksperimentinė sportinių automobilių gamykla" - in English EVA ("Experimental Vilnius Auto-plant").
Head engineers and technicians at company were Zbignevas Kivertas (engine), Henrikas Šilinis, Vygandas Ulickas, Arūnas Volungevičius (design of Lada 2108 EVA).
However, after ban of the Group B cars the production did not last for long. As the Soviet Union abolished the production of these cars various rally drivers started to copy VFTS design and technical solutions. LADA-VFTS became very popular in Hungary. Lada VFTS cars reappeared in the H class of the Hungarian championship at the end of the 1990s.[2] Nowadays, this car is very popular among rally drivers in ex-Soviet and other European countries. For example, Russian rally drivers use these cars in Club Rally Series, also in short Rally-Sprints series. They build replicas of VFTS cars and are showing results that are better than with other newer rally cars.[3]
Appearanceedit
The car's mudguards are angularly broadened which gives the car's characteristic appearance. This modification was not merely about design it was necessary because of the car's widened wheels. Spoilers are also used.[2]
Constructionedit
The most important factor during the creation of a Lada VFTS was to reduce total weight. To achieve weight of 920–950 kg different materials are used such as plexi glass or polycarbonate instead of glass. As this car was designed for races there were many changes comparing to the Lada 2105 that gives its brakes and bodywork to the complete racecar. Many parts of the VFTS are strengthened in order to improve driving stability, cornering, grip and handling.[2]
Lada VFTS is a rear-wheel drive car. However, during its development many things were changed. The brake system remained the same that was used on production vehicles from the Soviet factory. Disk brakes are used on the front axle while drum brakes are used on the rear.
The engine is different from the original one. There's a high-efficiency engine in it that has higher petrol consumption. 100 octane fuel is used in these race cars. Many things are transferred or removed from the engine compartment to make it easier to repair and to get rid of the unnecessary elements such as the air filter. The structural and electronical changes in Lada VFTS cars result in 160-180 HP compared to only 75 HP in the standard model 2105.[4] The body is also strengthened in order to make the car suitable for race adversities. The axle housing was heavily fortified. A single-row gearshift that is different from the usual one is used in this car that produces the characteristic sound of these cars. Due to the modifications there were also changes in the places of each gear as a result of lack of space. The cabin is also converted. Roll over cage is added. There are only two bucket seats with 4-point seat belts. The dashboard is also reorganized to make the contingent repairs easier and faster.
Referencesedit
^Auksinės trasos: leidinys apie automobilių ralį ir garsiausius Lietuvos lenktynininkus, skirtas S. Brundzos 60-mečiui / Valdas Valiukevičius. – Vilnius: LT Media Group, 2007. – 164 p.: iliustr. – ISBN978-9955-9944-0-4
^ abc"Totalcar - Magazin - A KGST legerõsebb autója". Totalcar.hu. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
^Kálmán, Fekete. Lada VFTS-Varázslók. Pécs: Pécsi Direkt Kft., 2005. Print. p.6.-7.
External linksedit
Lada VFTS exterior, interior and engine live view video (in English)
Road and Track article
January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Lada VFTS news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2018 Learn how and when to remove this message The LADA VFTS is a rally car based on the Lada 2105 Lada is a trademark of the Russian manufacturer AvtoVAZ VFTS stands for Vilniusskaja fabrika transportnych sredstv in Cyrrilic Vilnyusskaya fabrika transportnyh sredstv Russian for Vilnius factory of vehicles VFTS started as a workshop at Vilnius car repair factory and later transformed into Vilnius factory of vehicles company which specialized in a preparation of rally race versions of Lada vehicles and engines Best known for the Lada 2105 rally vehicle version prepared under Group B rules The company was founded and managed by famous Lithuanian rally driver Stasys Brundza A replica based on the original Lada VFTS Contents 1 History 2 Appearance 3 Construction 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThe preparation of rally cars started in the 1970 in Vilnius Lithuania then part of the Soviet Union in one of halls of Vilnius car repair factory First model produced in Vilnius factory was Lada 1300 with the engine enlarged up to 1600cc and tuned to 130 150 HP 1978 Lada 1600 Rally model was presented 1982 10 01 LADA VFTS received FIA homologation nbsp Lada EVA 1986 1985 1988 company developed mid engine rally car under Group B rules Lada 2108 EVA Turbo with 1860 cc 16 valve turbo 270 300 HP engine The VFTS soon became very popular among race drivers and rally fans It was highly advertised and there was even a leaflet translated to English 1988 company became fully independent and renamed Eksperimentine sportiniu automobiliu gamykla in English EVA Experimental Vilnius Auto plant Number of exported original vehicles 1979 2 pcs Bulgaria 1980 1 pc Panama 1 pc Norway 1981 1 pc Norway 1 pc Canada 1984 2 pcs Cameroon 1985 1 pc Austria 1 pc Norway 1 pc Bulgaria 1986 1 pc Panama 2 pcs Jordan 1 pc Norway 2 pcs Finland 2 pcs Spain 1987 1 pc Finland 1pc Panama 1 pc Hungary 1990 4 pcs Czechoslovakia Metalex 1pc Germany In total 30 vehicles 1 Head engineers and technicians at company were Zbignevas Kivertas engine Henrikas Silinis Vygandas Ulickas Arunas Volungevicius design of Lada 2108 EVA However after ban of the Group B cars the production did not last for long As the Soviet Union abolished the production of these cars various rally drivers started to copy VFTS design and technical solutions LADA VFTS became very popular in Hungary Lada VFTS cars reappeared in the H class of the Hungarian championship at the end of the 1990s 2 Nowadays this car is very popular among rally drivers in ex Soviet and other European countries For example Russian rally drivers use these cars in Club Rally Series also in short Rally Sprints series They build replicas of VFTS cars and are showing results that are better than with other newer rally cars 3 Appearance editThe car s mudguards are angularly broadened which gives the car s characteristic appearance This modification was not merely about design it was necessary because of the car s widened wheels Spoilers are also used 2 Construction editThe most important factor during the creation of a Lada VFTS was to reduce total weight To achieve weight of 920 950 kg different materials are used such as plexi glass or polycarbonate instead of glass As this car was designed for races there were many changes comparing to the Lada 2105 that gives its brakes and bodywork to the complete racecar Many parts of the VFTS are strengthened in order to improve driving stability cornering grip and handling 2 Lada VFTS is a rear wheel drive car However during its development many things were changed The brake system remained the same that was used on production vehicles from the Soviet factory Disk brakes are used on the front axle while drum brakes are used on the rear The engine is different from the original one There s a high efficiency engine in it that has higher petrol consumption 100 octane fuel is used in these race cars Many things are transferred or removed from the engine compartment to make it easier to repair and to get rid of the unnecessary elements such as the air filter The structural and electronical changes in Lada VFTS cars result in 160 180 HP compared to only 75 HP in the standard model 2105 4 The body is also strengthened in order to make the car suitable for race adversities The axle housing was heavily fortified A single row gearshift that is different from the usual one is used in this car that produces the characteristic sound of these cars Due to the modifications there were also changes in the places of each gear as a result of lack of space The cabin is also converted Roll over cage is added There are only two bucket seats with 4 point seat belts The dashboard is also reorganized to make the contingent repairs easier and faster References edit Auksines trasos leidinys apie automobiliu ralį ir garsiausius Lietuvos lenktynininkus skirtas S Brundzos 60 meciui Valdas Valiukevicius Vilnius LT Media Group 2007 164 p iliustr ISBN 978 9955 9944 0 4 a b c Totalcar Magazin A KGST legerosebb autoja Totalcar hu Retrieved 2012 09 30 Lada VFTS Russia www lada vfts ru Retrieved 2013 04 16 Kalman Fekete Lada VFTS Varazslok Pecs Pecsi Direkt Kft 2005 Print p 6 7 External links editLada VFTS exterior interior and engine live view video in English Road and Track article Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lada VFTS amp oldid 1056236918, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
