GAZ 21 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on GAZ 21 transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
    • Transmission type: 3 MT, 3 AT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4000 rpm
    • Average torque: 175 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1470 kg / 3241 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2145 kg / 4730 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 1956 GAZ 21 through generations

  • 2.4 —3 MT (170 Nm)
  • 2.4 Automat —3 AT (180 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.4 3 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.4 Automat 3 AT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.4 Manual 3 MT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 91%
    2.4 Automat Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.4
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 3 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.4 Automat
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%