Lada Sputnik is a compact front-wheel-drive hatchback. Developed and serially produced at the Volzhsky automobile factory in 1987-2004. Currently collected in Ukraine (with engine 1600 cc.). When folded the rear seat machine transforms into a cargo/passenger variant, similar to the wagon Variant. Sputnik had earlier straight-četyrehcilindrovymi vos′miklapannymi carburettor petrol engines in volume 1100, 1300 and 1500 cc. Since 1994, these machines have been installed 4-cylinder 8-valve petrol engines Vaz-2111 1500 cc. with fuel injection. Feature 8-valve 1.5 liter engine, timing belt breakage when the Pistons did not get to the valves. On some vehicles have installed rotary piston engine of Vaz-415, which had more power (140 PS), but a small share.