Don Automobile Building Plant was constructed in 1955, in Stalinogorsk (Novomoskovsk since 1961) in the USSR. It was founded as Automobile Building Plant No. 6 (АЗ-6) and received the name “Don”, after the river Don that runs from the lake near the town, in 1962. The plant produced mid-sized cars.
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In 1966, the 3009 model was unveiled. Production commenced shortly thereafter and in late 1969 the first cars were completed. In spring 1970 the car was first delivered to eager buyers.
The “A” model was the most basic version with a 2.3 litre engine which ran on 80 octane (RON).
Engine: 2324cc OHV I4, fully cast iron
Fuel delivery: 2 BBL, 80 octane
Power: 75 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 135 Nm @ 2800 rpm
Transmission: 3-speed manual (column)
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Lemme guess, the 1995 model year looks exactly the same. 
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The upmarket “B” version was first delivered in 1972 and came standard with an upgraded engine running on 92 octane and several luxurious features:
- Standard Interior
- Standard AM Radio
- Passenger side door mirror
- Reverse light
- Auxiliary lights
- Hood ornament
- 4-speed transmission
- Chrome details
- 12 volt electrical system (all 3009 models received this upgrade in 1974)
Engine: 2545cc OHV I4, fully cast iron
Fuel delivery: 2 BBL, 92 octane
Power: 105 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 187 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Transmission: 4-speed manual (floor)
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In 1984, the 3009 received a facelift. The much of the chrome was replaced with plastic, and the 3-speed column shifted transmission was phased out. In 1986, the 2-barrel carb was replaced with an “Eco” carb which reduced fuel consumption from 15.2 to 11.8L (92 octane version)
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Christ dude I know you’re going for a Communist approach but even the Lada had more than 5 fixtures
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Is that possibru to get 5.5 V8 version for “Big or Important” persons in Russia?
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Officially? No.
But the KGB used a version the 3009 as a chase car since 1972. These cars were fitted with a high compression version of the RMZ-668 military truck engine. This 4254cc OHV V8 unit was fitted with forged internals, a performance intake, dual 2-barrel carbs, short cast headers, dual 38.1mm exhausts, and produced 175hp @ 4500 rpm, and 334Nm @ 2500rpm. The car was equipped with a 185mm wide radial tires (specially imported from Italy), on 14 inch rims, a 3-speed automatic transmission, a lockable differential, front disc brakes, and hydraulic power steering.
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Interesting.I never knew too much about V8 version.