ZIL-4104
| ZIL-4104 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Zavod Imeni Likhacheva |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7.7L ZIL-4104 V8 |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | ZIL-114 |
| Successor | ZIL-41041/ZIL-41047 |
The ZIL-4104 was a limousine built by ZiL from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, when it served as the transport of the elite of the Soviet Union. It is estimated that no more than fifty cars were produced each year.
Originally designated ZiL-115, the ZIL-4104 was an update of the ZIL-114 with which it shared the same chassis and over half its mechanical components. Despite sharing the same chassis, the ZIL-4104 was still as much as 314 kg (692 lb) heavier than the 114.
Mechanically, the ZIL-4104 also improved on the 114. The pushrod V8 engine of the 114 had its stroke increased from 95 mm (3.7 in) to 105 mm (4.1 in). With a 108 mm (4.3 in) bore, this meant the capacity increased from 6,959 cc (424.7 cu in) to 7,695 cc (469.6 cu in), which was throughout the model's lifespan one of the world's biggest passenger-car engines (Cadillac offered a 500 cu in (8,200 cc) engine). This engine developed 315 hp SAE Gross at 4,400 revs per minute and a substantial 608 N·m (448 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm. Weighing in at 3,400 kg (7,500 lb), and measuring 6,339 mm (249.6 in) long, 2,068 mm (81.4 in) wide, and 1,500 mm (59 in) high, it needed it.
Among its special features were special laminated windscreen and triple-layered windows, supposedly offering protection from radiation in case of nuclear attack, plus duplicated systems, including dual ignition, two 74-amp batteries in parallel, and two fuel pumps.
The console and dash were covered with Karelian birch 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, and the rear seat controlled radio (a Riga receiver), power windows, heater, and air conditioner; in the console in front was a Vilma cassette player.
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