ZIL-4112R

ZIL-4112R
ZIL-4112R on the Kremlin spruce background
Overview
ManufacturerZavod Imeni Likhacheva
Production2006–2012
AssemblyRussia: Moscow (Likhachov Plant)
Body and chassis
ClassLuxury car
Body style
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine7.7L ZIL-4104 V8
TransmissionAllison 1000 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 4,080 mm (160.6 in) (ZIL-4112R)
Length
  • 6,230 mm (245.3 in) (ZIL-4112R)
Width2,086 mm (82.1 in)
Height1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight
  • 3,800 kg (8,378 lb) (ZIL-4112R)
Chronology
PredecessorZIL-41047
SuccessorAurus Senat (spiritual)

The ZIL-4112R is a luxury car with a limousine body type built by ZIL a Russian automobile manufacturer of Russia. Developed as a further development to the earlier ZIL-41047, the ZIL-4112R was primarily intended to serve as an official state vehicle for Russia's highest-ranking officials. Known for its robust construction and imposing design, the ZIL-4112R epitomizes Russian engineering and the country's tradition of producing high-end limousines for government use.

History

The vehicle was dubbed "Limo Number One" and was specifically designed and built for the President of Russia as head of state and took six years to complete (2006–2012). The ZIL-4112R has six doors and a 7.7 litre (470 ci) V8 engine and includes calf-leather upholstery and video screens to show the exterior even if the windows are covered. The vehicle weighs 3.8 tonnes, and has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h), the fuel efficiency is 11 miles per gallon (25 litres per 100 km).[1][2][3][4]

This new model (called the ZIL-4112R) has the suffix R - which is the first letter of the surname of Sergey Rozhkov, his initial was added after the model number due to his significant contributions to the design of the vehicle.[5][6]

Only one car is believed to be produced by MSC6, which became an independent company and continues to carry out repair and restoration work of ZIL passenger cars.

In 2012, this model, the ZIL-4112R, was presented to the Russian government. However, there were no orders from the Russian government. President Vladimir Putin is said to have made negative comments about the new model during a visit, which is still recognizably based on the previous model from the 1970s. Putin then arranged for the Aurus Senat to be developed as a completely new luxury sedan, which became much more successful.[7]

Design and specifications

This six-door limousine is powered by a 7.7-litre V8 fuel-injected gasoline engine, connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission,[8] it outputs 400 hp (298 kW) and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque.[9]

Features

The ZIL-4112R features dual-zone climate control, with an "air wall" which separates the two zones from mixing with each other.[6]

References

  1. ^ "ZIL limousine makes comeback". The Telegraph. October 30, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  2. ^ "ZIL 4112-R: A Cold War relic resurrected". digitaltrends.com. September 11, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  3. ^ "Лимузин для президента: тест-драйв ЗиЛ 4112Р" [Limousine for the president: test-drive of ZiL-4112R]. www.forbes.ru (in Russian). October 20, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  4. ^ "Poutine à Obama : "Ma nouvelle ZIL 4112R est bien mieux que ta Cad' "" [Putin to Obama: "My new ZIL 4112R is much better than your Cad"]. BlogAutomobile.fr (in French). 30 October 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  5. ^ "The presidential limousine from ZIL ready". Survincity.com. June 12, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Kostin, Eugene. "ZIL-4112R: Limousine ready for the president". Crazyhorsebooks.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "Putin Reportedly Unhappy with new ZIL-4112P Limo, Marussia Tries its Luck with Concepts". Carscoops. February 23, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  8. ^ "Новый ЗиЛ для президента" [New ZIL for the president]. Avtovesti (in Russian). March 19, 2013.
  9. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (November 1, 2012). "Putin wants to replace S-Class sedans with new ZIL limo". motor1.com.