GAZ-3308 ("Huntsman"): specifications, prices, photos and reviews
GAZ-3308 is a truck with increasedpatency, which is mass-produced at the Russian GAZ Automobile Plant since 1999. An ancestor of this machine is rightly considered the all-wheel drive GAZ-66, which was used for the needs of the Soviet army. But the new model 3308 differs not only in its running characteristics and high cross-country capability. However, let's start in order. So, what is this car? Find answers in our review.
Appearance
The GAZ-3308 car in its design is practicallydoes not differ from its civil predecessor GAZ-3307, which was produced from the beginning of the 90s. The layout of the cabin and the body is very practical. Headlamps and turn signals of the round form are placed separately and are not built in the bumper (as KAMAZ and MAZ are doing now on their 5-ton models). In the event of damage to one of the lamps, the rest will be in good condition, and in case of a frontal impact, the frame with a massive metal bumper takes the load on itself, and then the cabin. The shape of the glazing is also very simple. Any outstanding features, except the grille with the GAZ logo, the car does not. The cabin is designed so that even with maximum damage the car will drive without breakages, and the crushed detail of the cab can be replaced with a minimum set of tools.
By the way, the design of the truckGAZ-3307, however, like its all-wheel drive modification, differs little from the 53rd Gazon, which is often called the legend of the Soviet car industry. In appearance, all these machines were no different from the others - while the slope was not made on a beautiful exterior, but on a powerful and reliable design. And with this our engineers coped, as they say, with a bang.
Interior of the car
The inside of the truck is also notdiffers from the 3307th model. A direct instrument panel made of plastic is painted exclusively in black matte color - this solution is used both on army and civilian versions of GAZON. The very quality of finishing materials, according to the drivers, is far from the best - the plastic is very noisy and tough to the touch. Although, on the other hand, no one thought about attractiveness at all. Inside, from the passenger side, there is a small glove box for things and other stuff. The center of the shift lever is an unusual curved shape. The scheme of switching of speeds on it is not designated - it is placed on the panel of devices in the form of a label. Such a curved design of the handle of the checkpoint was chosen not by chance: it was made for a more convenient movement of people around the salon. By the way, on 53 GAZONS instead of one driver's and one passenger's seat was a solid (but very comfortable) sofa. Moving around the cockpit with such a seat is very easy - there are no obstacles underfoot.
But back to the all-wheel drive GAZ 3308-th model. During the conversation about the interior I would like to note the presence of a new ventilation system and a powerful stove, thanks to which the air temperature in the cabin is maintained at plus 10-15 degrees with the most severe frost.
The dashboard seems to be strewn with all sorts ofmeasuring scales placed horizontally horizontally. It seems that you are not driving a domestic truck, but some kind of a space vehicle. At the same time, the data from the arrows are read very easily, and in them it is almost impossible to get confused - everything is so clear and informative.
Near the rear wall of the cabin there are leverstransfer box. There are several of them: one includes a reduced gear, and the second is connected by a front axle. The visibility from the driver's side is excellent. This is achieved not only due to the large glazing, but also thanks to the huge side mirrors of the rear view. Since the cabin in its size is a bit already a booth, they are stretched a few centimeters. But this does not appear in the overview, and even more so - on the safety of traffic. By the way, thanks to special sliding arches, both mirrors can easily be folded.
About shortcomings
However, despite technical progress, GAZONpreserved and old problems. So, the most vulnerable part is the quality of soundproofing. In the cab it is practically absent, so the hum and vibrations from the diesel engine are clearly audible every second. A bit lucky to the owners of gasoline modifications GAZ-3308 - vibration from the engine is almost not felt.
Specifications of GAZ-3308
In total in the line of engines there are 2 powerinstallation. Among the gasoline here is represented one V-shaped "eight" Zavolzhsky production ZMZ-513.10 with a working volume of 4.25 liters and a capacity of 116 horsepower. The diesel engine is produced in Belarus (D-245.7), which, with its working volume of 4.75 liters, develops a capacity of 117 "horses". By the way, the D240 and D245 units are installed on the medium-tonnage vehicles ZIL "Bychok", as well as on the GAZ 3309-th model. The brake system is a classic, drum type on both axles.
Both units are equipped with onemechanical transmission. Her role is played by a 5-speed manual. Thanks to powerful power plants and a good ratio of gear ratios, the maximum speed of the GAZ-3308 truck is 90 kilometers per hour. Also, the car easily overcomes any impassability, sand and gravel sites, which contributes to a high (31.5 centimeters) clearance.
Car load capacity
As you can see, the technical characteristics of GAZ-3308has very good. By the way, its total carrying capacity under the passport is 1.8 tons. Although, as practice shows, GAZ-3308 "Sadko" easily transports loads weighing 4.5, and sometimes 5 tons (in the case of paired wheels on the rear axle). This is facilitated by a powerful frame and a robust body structure.
GAZ-3308: price
The cost for this car, depending on the modification and length of the frame, varies from 1 to 2 million rubles. At the same time, each model of the truck is equipped with a power steering.
