Lada Revolution

Lada Revolution

Company type	Division
Industry	Automotive
Founded	2003
Founder	Lada (AvtoVAZ)
Headquarters	Russia
Products	Sports prototype vehicles
Parent	AvtoVAZ

The Lada Revolution represents a lineup of sports prototype vehicles launched in 2003 by the Russian manufacturer Lada, a division of AvtoVAZ.

History

Initiated in 2001, the development process incorporated numerous components sourced from earlier VAZ models. By 2003, prototype units had been constructed and underwent testing at the Nürburgring and Moscow Ring circuits, conducted by NAMI. The vehicle made its public debut at the 2003 Geneva Auto Show, where it received several design accolades from the Union of Designers of Russia and prominent Russian automotive publications.

In the aftermath of the launch, Lada introduced the "National Racing Series LADA," marking Russia’s first domestic racing championship since Formula Easter. This series consisted of seven events scheduled from May through the latter part of the season, hosted at circuits such as Moscow Ring and Igora Drive near St. Petersburg. The championship ran successfully between 2004 and 2006, with coverage broadcast on Russia-2. However, financial difficulties forced the series to be discontinued in 2007, and it did not resume following the economic downturn triggered by the 2008 financial crisis.

Production numbers indicate that a minimum of 48 Lada Revolution cars were manufactured, with three units lost during racing incidents. This initiative signified a major step for AvtoVAZ in re-establishing its presence in motorsport through a domestically focused one-make racing platform.

Variants

The Revolution Sport (Revolution I) served as the base model, powered by a naturally aspirated VAZ-21086-29 inline-four engine with a displacement of 1596 cc. It featured a cast-iron engine block paired with aluminum cylinder heads and a 16-valve configuration, delivering at 7600 rpm and of torque at 6200 rpm. Weighing , this variant accelerated from 0 to in 7.3 seconds and reached a maximum speed of . It was actively raced during the 2004–2005 seasons.

An enhanced version, the Revolution Super-Sport (Revolution I), offered increased output rated at at 8,500 rpm and torque of at 5,800 rpm. This model improved acceleration to 0- in 6.5 seconds and achieved a top speed of . Although there was a concept for a two-seater edition, it never entered production. The Super-Sport competed between 2005 and 2006.

Introduced in 2006, the Revolution RS2 (Revolution II) incorporated significant upgrades including revamped suspension geometry, an aerodynamic diffuser, and improved engine cooling systems. These enhancements raised power to and torque to . With a weight of , it sprinted from 0- in 6.2 seconds while attaining a top speed of . The RS2 was exclusively campaigned during the 2006 season.

The Revolution III was presented as a concept at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, envisioned as a street-legal evolution of the RS2. It was equipped with a turbocharged Renault F4R774 inline-four engine producing and of torque. Although production was planned for 2009, the project was ultimately shelved due to the impact of the 2008 financial crisis.

Model	Years	Engine	Displacement	Horsepower	Horsepower RPM	Torque	Torque RPM	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Weight	0-60 miles per hour (97 km/h)	Top Speed	Image
Revolution Sport	2004–2005	VAZ-21086-29 Inline 4	1,596 cubic centimetres (97.4 cu in)	165	7,600	160	6,200	3,650 millimetres (144 in)	1,750 millimetres (69 in)	1,200 millimetres (47 in)	2,400 millimetres (94 in)	670	7.3 s
Revolution Super-Sport	2005–2006	(Turbocharged) VAZ-21086-29 Inline 4	215	8,500	170	5,800	3,650 mm	1,750 mm	1,200 mm	2,400 mm	700	6.5 s
Revolution RS2	(Turbocharged) VAZ-21086-29 Inline 4	227	8,500	172	6,000	3,700 mm	1,750 mm	1,100 mm	2,400 mm	650	6.2 s
'Revolution III'	(Turbocharged) Renault F4R774 Inline 4	1,998	245	6,000	250	3,400 mm	4,200 mm	1,200 mm	2,400 mm	1,150 kg	5.9 s	(gearing limited)