AMilitary transport & logistics
GAZ-53
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Measured figures
Height
Single source2,190–2,219 mm (86.2–87.4 in)[source]
Engine
Single source95−320 kW (130−435 PS )[source]
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Configuration
| Specification | GAZ-53 | Mercedes-Benz NG |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GAZ[source] | Mercedes-Benz[source] |
| Also called | GAZ-52[source] | BeiBen Powerstar (China)[source] |
| Production | 1961–1993[source] | 1973–1988 1976–present ( FAP ) 1988–present ( BeiBen Truck )[source] |
| Assembly | Soviet Union / Russia: Gorky (Nizhny Novgorod)[source] | — |
| Class | Truck[source] | cabover truck[source] |
| Body style | 2-door standard cab 4-door double cab (fire engines only)[source] | — |
| Layout | Front engine layout[source] | — |
| Engine | 3.5L GAZ-51 I6 (1961-1964, after that only on GAZ-52 variant) 4.3L ZMZ-53 V8 (1964-1993)[source] | — |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual[source] | — |
| Wheelbase | 3,700 mm (145.7 in)[source] | — |
| Curb weight | 2,989–3,260 kg (6,590–7,187 lb)[source] | 10,000–26,000 kg (22,000–57,300 lb)[source] |
| Predecessor | GAZ-51[source] | Mercedes-Benz LP-series (cubic) Mercedes-Benz L-series ( Kurzhauber ) Hanomag-Henschel cabover truck Mercedes-Benz LAPK[source] |
| Successor | GAZ-3307[source] | Mercedes-Benz SK[source] |
| Related | — | Tata Signa (India)[source] |
| Origin reported by inventory | — | Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 13, row 21, cell 3; revision 1377004866; retrieved 2026-09-30 Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 28, row 15, cell 3; revision 1377271970; retrieved 2026-09-30 West Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 11, row 9, cell 3; revision 1377011537; retrieved 2026-09-30 West Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 10, row 6, cell 3; revision 1374498456; retrieved 2026-09-30 Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 13, row 3, cell 3; revision 1375232363; retrieved 2026-09-30 |