ZIL-4112R

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ZIL-4112R
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ZIL-4112R on the Kremlin spruce background
Overview
Manufacturer Zavod Imeni Likhacheva
Production20062012
AssemblyLikhachov Plant, Moscow, Russia
Body and chassis
Class Luxury car
Body style
Layout FR layout
Powertrain
Engine 7.7L ZIL-4104 V8
Transmission Allison 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
Predecessor ZIL-41047
Successor Aurus Senat (spiritual)

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

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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] [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] [7]

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, [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. [7]

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