Aurus Senat
Russian luxury automobile
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The Aurus Senat (Russian: Aypyc Сенат) is a luxury full-size car by Russian automaker Aurus Motors and developed by NAMI in Moscow, Russia.[4] It is the presidential state car of Russia under Vladimir Putin.[5][6] The Aurus Senat was retro-styled after the ZIS-110, a Soviet limousine introduced in 1945.[7][8]
- September 2018 – mid-2020
- May 2021 – present (120 units annually)
- Russia: Yelabuga (Sollers JSC); Moscow (NAMI); Saint Petersburg
- United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi (Tawazun Holding)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aurus Motors |
| Production |
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| Model years | 2021–present[1] |
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| Designer | Mike Robinson[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
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| Layout | Longitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.4 L NAMI/Porsche Engineering developed V8 (twin-turbo, petrol) |
| Electric motor | SEGZ, 62 hp (63 PS; 46 kW) |
| Power output | 590 hp (598 PS; 440 kW) |
| Transmission | 9-speed KATE R932 automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm (129.9 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 2,020 mm (79.5 in) |
| Height | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | ZIL-41047 (spiritual) |
History
The first known use of the Senat was during Russian president Vladimir Putin's 2018 presidential inauguration.[9] The Senat was shown publicly at the Moscow International Automobile Salon in September 2018. Cars of the Kortezh series (also known in Russian: Единая модульная платформа, ЕМП, lit. 'Unified Modular Platform')[10][11] were expected to be available for export to the Middle East and China in late 2018.[12][needs update] A civilian version of the Senat is manufactured by a joint venture between the NAMI and LiAZ firms.[12] Expected retail prices were increased in 2018 to 10 million rubles ($US160,000), but in 2021, still before the first deliveries, became higher than 20 million rubles (~$US300,000).[13] The Aurus Senat is part of the Kortezh series, which will eventually include a van and an SUV.[14]
In June 2022, Turkmenistan purchased a Senat for use by Serdar Berdimuhamedov.[15]
On February 20, 2024, it was reported that Kim Jong Un received a Senat as a gift from President Vladimir Putin, which South Korea says is against UN sanctions on providing certain vehicles including luxury cars.[16] In mid March 2024, North Korean television released footage appearing to show Kim Jong Un using the car to attend a military event.[17] On June 19, 2024, Putin gave Kim another Senat as a gift.[18]
Design
Versions
The armoured limousine version is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine developed by NAMI, with a 6.6-litre V12 (634 kW [850 hp; 862 PS]) becoming available at a later date.[4]
The vehicle got a facelift in 2024.[24]
Gallery
Front view
Rear view
Aurus Senat limousine
Russian state limousine (May 7, 2018)
Aurus Senat cabriolet
Engine
Next to the 2018 „Cadillac“ of the President of the United States, during the Russian President's visit to Alaska on August 15, 2025.
Aurus Senat Cabriolet (stamp)
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