Oldtimer picture gallery. Cars. GAZ-13.
GAZ-13 "Chaika"
Years of production: 1959-1981
Overall production: 3179 examlpes (only some 20 universals GAZ-13S and few cabriolets GAZ-13B (1961-1962))
Body: 7-seater 4-door limousine, 2- or 4-door cabriolet, 5-door universal (ambulance)
Engine: 195hp/4400rpm, V8-cyl, 4-tact 5,526cc
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Bore/Stroke: 100/88mm
Length: 5600mm, width: 2000mm, height: 1620mm
Wheelbase: 3250mm
Front wheel track: 1540 mm
Rear track: 1540 (1530?)mm
Rear axle clearance: 210mm
Turning radius: 7.8m
Cold clearance between tappet and valve stem: intake - 0,25-0,30 mm, exhaust - 0,25-0,30 mm
Gearbox: 3 speeds with hydraulical transformer,
Weight: 2100 kg
Maximal speed: 160 km/h
Tyres: 8.20x15 inches
Fuel tank capacity: 80 L
Fuel consumption: 21.0 L/100km (14 L/100km under 40-50 km/h)
Cooling system capacity: 17 L
Oil capacity, overall: 6,5 L
Price: government limousine, not for sale
This car has been created for regional government and communist leaders. Almost all cars have been painted in black. Some cars have divider behind front seat (GAZ-13A).
Some images by Alexandr Strahov-Baranov are from the "Garage" magazine, Russia, article by Denis Orlov.
Two images are from GAZ archive.
What else in the net:
GAZ-13 Chaika site of Nikolai Kovtun (Kiev).
You are welcome to write me by E-mail Contact. Andrei Bogomolov.
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Last updated 3 IX 1999.
GAZ-13 "Chaika"
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Turning radius: 7.8m
Fuel tank capacity: 80 L
Some images by Alexandr Strahov-Baranov are from the "Garage" magazine, Russia, article by Denis Orlov.