Automobile model numbering system in USSR and Russia
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A standardized automobile model numbering system has been used in the USSR and Russia. Using the modern version of the system it is possible to determine a vehicle's type and engine capacity. The modern version of the numbering system was introduced in the mid-1970s. A similar system is used in the People's Republic of China.
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[edit] Old numbering system
The old numbering system was used from 1950s until the new system replaced it in the mid-1970s.
According to the old system, the vehicle model consisted of the manufacturer's name and up to three digits. Each manufacturer received a range of numbers it used to pick model numbers. The ranges were assigned as follows:
| Range | Factory | Sample Models |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 99 | GAZ | GAZ-14 |
| 100 - 199 | ZIL | ZIL-130 |
| 200 - 299 | YaAZ, KrAZ | KrAZ-258 |
| 300 - 399 | UralAZ | UralAZ-375 |
| 400 - 450 | MZMA (AZLK) | MZMA-412 |
| 450 - 499 | UAZ | UAZ-452, UAZ-469 |
| 500 - 599 | MAZ, BelAZ | MAZ-500, BelAZ-640m |
| 600 - 649 | KAZ | |
| 650 - 699 | buses - PAZ, LiAZ, LAZ | |
| 700 - 999 | ZAZ, RAF, trailers |
[edit] Modern numbering system
The modern numbering system was introduced in the mid-1970s and is still used in Russia.
According to this system the full model designation by the manufacturer's name (e.g. VAZ) and a model number (e.g. 2108). The first digit of the model number indicates the vehicle class. For passenger cars the engine capacity is used to determine the class:
| First digit | Engine Capacity |
|---|---|
| 1 | up to 1000 cc |
| 2 | 1200 cc - 1800 cc |
| 3 | 1800 cc - 3200 cc |
| 4 | more than 3500 cc |
For trucks weight is used:
| First digit | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 | up to 1200 kg |
| 2 | 1200 kg - 2000 kg |
| 3 | 2000 kg - 8000 kg |
| 4 | 8000 kg - 14000 kg |
| 5 | 14000 kg - 20000 kg |
| 6 | 20000 kg - 40000 kg |
| 7 | more than 40000 kg |
For buses length is used:
| First digit | Length |
|---|---|
| 2 | Up to 5 m |
| 3 | 6 - 7.5 m |
| 4 | 8 - 9.5 m |
| 5 | 10.5 - 12 m |
| 6 | more than 16 m |
Second digit indicates the type of vehicle:
| Second digit | Type of vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1 | passenger car |
| 2 | bus |
| 3 | truck |
| 4 | semi-trailer truck |
| 5 | dump truck |
| 6 | tank truck |
| 7 | van |
| 8 | reserved |
| 9 | special vehicle |
The third and forth digits are used to assign a factory model number. The fifth digit is optional, and is used to specify different versions or modifications of the same model. The sixth digit is used to specify export variants.
[edit] Example
VAZ-21063: A vehicle produced by VAZ, with an engine capacity between 1200 cc and 1800 cc (2), which is a passenger vehicle (1), with factory model code 06 (06) and modification 3 (3).
[edit] See Also
[edit] External link
(Russian) A short description of the system
