The basic model VAZ-2108 has two main modifications: VAZ-21081 and -21083. Both modifications differ from the base model in engine displacement. In VAZ-21081, the engine has a working volume of 1.1 liters, in VAZ-21083 - 1.5 liters. In addition, the VAZ-21083-02 model is equipped with a microprocessor engine control system.
The second base model of the family of front-wheel drive vehicles is the VAZ-2109. This is a five-seater comfortable car designed for operation on any roads, except for dirt roads with deep ruts. The VAZ-2109 car has an engine with a working volume of 1.3 liters, and its modification VAZ-21093 has 1.5 liters.
Modifications of VAZ-2108 and -2109 cars have differences in the design of units and their repair.
The technical characteristics of cars are given in table. 32. The overall dimensions of the cars are the same as those of the VAZ-2108 cars.
* During the preparation of the book for publication, VAZ mastered the production of cars that have some differences from the base model VAZ-2108.