GAZ 13 “Chaika” convertible. Black version

GAZ 13 Chaika (Seagull) convertible. Black version

GAZ 13 "Chayka" (Seagull) convertible. Black version

The GAZ-13 Chaika debuted in 1958. It was produced from 1959 to 1981, with 3,179 built in all. The GAZ-13 was powered by a 195-hp SAE gross 5.5 L V8 with a 4 barrel carburetor called the ZMZ-13, a modified version of which with a reduced compression ratio and smaller 2 barrel carburetor would be used on the GAZ-53 truck, along with other parts of the Chaika and driven through a push-button automatic transmission of a similar design to the Chrysler PowerFlite unit.

It was offered as a saloon (GAZ-13), limousine (GAZ-13A), and four-door cabriolet (GAZ-13B) with an electrohydraulic top. The cabriolet was made in 1961 and 1962 for official parades.

Made in the USSR

Year of production: 1965

Motor: V8; 5526 cc

Power: 195 HP

Max speed: 160 km/h

0-100 km/h: 20 s

Weight: 2100 kg

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