ZIL-117
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- 1971–1979
- 50 built
| ZIL-117 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Zavod Imeni Likhacheva |
| Production |
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| Assembly | Soviet Union: Moscow (Likhachov Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Body style |
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| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | ZIL-114 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7.0L ZIL-114 V8 |
| Transmission | 2-speed automaticor 3-speed automatic (offered from April 1975) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mm (129.9 in) |
| Length | 5,725 mm (225.4 in) |
| Width | 2,068 mm (81.4 in) |
| Height | 1,520 mm (59.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,880 kg (6,349 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | ZIL-115 |
The ZIL-117 is a luxury sedan built by ZiL in USSR and first presented at the Autoprom (precursor of the Moscow International Motor Show) in 1977.[1] Debuting in 1971, it was derived from the earlier ZIL-114.[2]
Design of the ZIL-117 began in 1968, with the first prototype running in 1969.[3]
The ZIL-117 shares the 6,959 cc (424.7 cu in)[4] V8 engine also fitted to the ZIL-114.[1] Maximum power output of 300 hp SAE Gross at 4,400 rpm[5] was claimed, using a relatively high 9.0:1 compression ratio, fuel feed being via a single four-choke carburettor.[1] The car uses a two or three-speed automatic transmission and power steering came as standard.[1] The factory claimed a maximum speed of between 118–125 mph (190–201 km/h).[1]
The car was only 5,725 mm (225.4 in) long,[6] compared to 247 inches (6,300 mm) for the ZIL-114,[1] on a 3,310 mm (130 in) wheelbase (compared to 3,760 mm (148 in) for the ZIL-114.[7] It seated five, rather than the seven of the ZIL-114.[8]
One of the reasons to design the ZIL-117 was a need of a government car of an intermediate rank between ZIL-114 (reserved for highest state and party authorities) and GAZ-13 Chaika, appropriate for example for Politburo member candidates, and also as supporting cars in highest officials' convoys.[9]
Only 50 were built.[10] There was also a convertible, the ZIL-117V, produced from 1973 to 1979 (for military parades on Red Square).[11]
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The ZIL-117 was replaced in 1986 by the mechanically similar ZIL-41041.[12]
