The Russian Ministry of Defense has acquired a Chinese heir to the GAZ-69 all-terrain vehicle. A BAW 212 car with black license plates belonging to the North Caucasus Military District has been shown on the Web.
The car is a development of the GAZ-69 and UAZ-69 projects. The all-terrain vehicle has been assembled in China since the 1960s, and designers from the Middle Kingdom relied on Soviet engineering solutions.
The BAW 212 is still produced in China, although the model is outdated. There are solid axles at the front and rear. The body is on a frame, and the basic comfort options include a heater and a radio.
The Soviet GAZ-21 engine was abandoned in favor of a 2.4-liter Mitsubishi gasoline "turbo four" with 211 hp. The torque is transmitted through a 6-speed "mechanics". Part-time all-wheel drive with a downshift. There is an anti-lock braking system and fog lights, among the options - air conditioning and power steering.
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