GAZ-31105

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.

GAZ-31105 Volga
Overview
Manufacturer	GAZ
Production	2004–2009
Assembly	Russia: Nizhny Novgorod
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan
Layout	FR layout
Related	GAZ-3102 GAZ-24 GAZ-31029 GAZ-3110
Powertrain
Engine	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
Transmission	5-speed Manual (2004–2009) 4-speed Aisin Warner Automatic (2004–2010)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (1,102 in)
Length	4,921 mm (193.74 in)
Width	1,812 mm (71.34 in)
Height	1,422 mm (58.98 in)
Curb weight	1,400 kg (3,086 Ib)
Chronology
Predecessor	GAZ-3110
Successor	Volga Siber

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.

External links

• Official page on the GAZ website (archived)