Don’t be scornful of the GAZ-3111 Volga. This iconic model exploded onto the public stage with a rare buzz, sparking debates that went beyond looks. It blended a hint of the classic GAZ-21 with sharper, more contemporary lines, and it stirred conversations about its design at every turn.
One of the most debated elements was the suspension. The design wasn’t showy, yet it became a battleground in internal meetings at GAZ and among enthusiasts alike. It needed careful real-world testing to prove its worth, and those who put the GAZ-3111 through its paces found the drive itself revealing in terms of how the car behaved when pushed beyond calm, everyday use.
According to Sergey Kanunnikov, a longtime expert at Za Rulem, the Volga marked a turning point for the brand. For the first time at GAZ, the front suspension used a modern double wishbone setup, while the rear retained a traditional live axle on springs. The result, when on the road, was a rear end that often seemed to chase the front, rather than follow it. This contrast became a talking point about how the car balanced old and new engineering approaches.
Kanunnikov goes into depth on the design choices, the real-world performance, and the brief life of the last Volga in a detailed feature. The piece covers how the car operates, its dynamics, and the practical realities of owning and driving a model that sits at a crossroads of heritage and modernization. The discussion reflects broader questions about how carmakers blend classic identity with contemporary engineering in mid-range sedans of that era, as observed by the cited expert source.
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