ZIL-4112R explained

ZIL-4112R
Manufacturer:Zavod Imeni Likhacheva
Assembly:Likhachov Plant, Moscow, Russia
Production:2006 - 2012
Class:Luxury car
Layout:FR layout
Engine:7.7L ZIL-4104 V8
Transmission:Allison 1000 6-speed automatic
Predecessor:ZIL-41047
Successor:Aurus Senat (spiritual)
Width:20861NaN1
Height:15001NaN1

The ZIL-4112R is a luxury car with a limousine body type built by ZIL of Russia.

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 125mph, the fuel efficiency is 11 miles per gallon (25 litres per 100 km).[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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.[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.

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,[7] it outputs 400 hp (298 kW) and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque.[8]

Features

The ZIL-4112R features dual-zone climate control, with an "air wall" which separates the two zones from mixing with each other.[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: ZIL limousine makes comeback. The Telegraph. October 30, 2012. August 23, 2015.
  2. Web site: ZIL 4112-R: A Cold War relic resurrected. digitaltrends.com. September 11, 2012. August 23, 2015.
  3. Web site: Putin Reportedly Unhappy with new ZIL-4112P Limo, Marussia Tries its Luck with Concepts. Carscoops. February 23, 2013. August 23, 2015.
  4. Web site: Лимузин для президента: тест-драйв ЗиЛ 4112Р. Limousine for the president: test-drive of ZiL-4112R. ru. www.forbes.ru. October 20, 2014. August 23, 2015.
  5. Web site: 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". fr. BlogAutomobile.fr. 30 October 2012. August 23, 2015.
  6. Web site: The presidential limousine from ZIL ready. June 12, 2013. Survincity.com.
  7. Web site: Новый ЗиЛ для президента. New ZIL for the president. ru. Avtovesti. March 19, 2013.
  8. Web site: Putin wants to replace S-Class sedans with new ZIL limo. November 1, 2012. motor1.com. Padeanu. Adrian.
  9. Web site: ZIL-4112R: Limousine ready for the president. Crazyhorsebooks.com. Kostin. Eugene. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094955/http://www.crazyhorsebooks.com/zil-4112r-limousine-ready-for-the-president/ . March 4, 2016.