"ZIL-4104". Executive class car, produced by the plant. Likhachev

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"ZIL-4104", a luxury car with a body type "limousine", was produced at the Likhachev plant in the period from 1978 to 1983. The original name of the car was "ZIL-115".

From 1983 to 1985 inclusive, the ZIL-41045 model was produced, and later, from 1986 until 2002, the ZIL-41047 model. There were no significant differences from the base model, except for small details of the exterior design of the body. All technical parameters remained unchanged. The name change was rather symbolic, as it was necessary to fulfill the planned task to improve the produced cars.

"ZIL-4104": specifications

The car was assembled in a limousine-type body mounted on a powerful frame with closed-loop spars. The front fenders were removable, the rear ones were welded. The seven-seat interior with three rows of seats was divided by a special soundproof glass partition, and thus the interior of the car was divided into two completely autonomousparts.

The second row of seats folded down with silent hinges and stowed close to the dividing wall. Thus, a significant space in the rear sector was freed up, which was used for more free communication of passengers riding in the back seat.

Since ZIL is a luxury car, all kinds of media and entertainment devices were installed in the cabin. Among the interior equipment was a stereo all-wave radio, supplemented by a tape recorder. The sound was provided by six speakers mounted around the perimeter of the interior space.

All the windows in the car were thickened - type "triplex", unbreakable, tinted. The windows in the doors were raised and lowered using an electric drive equipped with a Stop-Drive emergency stop sensor.

All body parts were adjusted manually, after assembly the whole structure was painted in 9-10 layers with intermediate polishing of the next layer. When the car was painted, the interior was filled with accessories: the floor was covered with carpets, the seats were covered with high-quality velor, the door panels were also covered with the same material, but in a different tone. The interior of the car turned out to be so elegant and elegant that a definition appeared - "the style of the ZIL model 4104". The car has become a role model.

Powerplant

The model "ZIL-4104" was equipped with a gasoline engine of increased power. For running andspeed parameters were monitored carefully, in every possible way maintaining the high reputation of the car.

The engine of the car "ZIL-4104" has the following characteristics:

• type - petrol;
• volume - 7,695 cc/cm;
• power - 315 hp;
• torque - 608 Nm;
• V-shaped cylinder arrangement;
• number of cylinders - 8;
• cylinder diameter - 108mm;
• compression ratio - 9, 3;
• stroke - 105mm;
• food - carburetor K-259;
• water cooling;
• fuel - gasoline AI-95 "Extra";
• fuel consumption - 22 liters per 100 kilometers in mixed mode.

Transmission

The car was equipped with an automatic transmission of a torque converter type with a planetary three-speed gearbox. The lever selector is located between the front seats, the entire system is blocked by a mechanical stop, in fact, this is an effective hand brake. Unlocking occurs automatically when starting off.

Chassis

The front suspension of the machine is independent, without pivots, on double wishbones, with an anti-roll bar. A 28 mm torsion bar was used as a shock-absorbing device to reduce sway, located along the frame channel.

Rear suspension dependent, on long (1550 mm) semi-elliptical springs with spacers between the sheets. All wheels were equipped with telescopic oildampers.

Brake system

The car "ZIL-4104" was equipped with ventilated disc brakes on all wheels. Front discs are 292mm in diameter, 33mm thick, rear discs are 316mm across and 32mm thick.

The hydraulic drive, divided into two independent circuits, acted on all wheels simultaneously. If one branch failed, the absence of brakes was not felt, the function was automatically compensated by a spare line. The system was provided by the main vacuum booster and two autonomous hydraulic vacuum boosters. A drum-type parking brake was built into the rear wheel disc hubs.

Modifications

On the basis of "ZIL-4104" several modifications of various purposes were created:

• Model 41041, escort vehicle, short wheelbase. Reducing the length and weight of the machine significantly improved its maneuverability and gave high dynamic properties.



• "ZIL-41042" - ambulance version for transportation of higher ranks to medical facilities. The car was only black and was serviced by a team of three qualified doctors. There was no resuscitation equipment in the cabin, only a stretcher located in the middle.

Modification 41043 - a special communications vehicle, produced on the basis of 41042, station wagon. There was a rotating parabolic government communications antenna on the roof, and the body was shielded to avoid electronic interference

"ZIL-41044" - parade chaise for transporting the Minister of Defense and the commander of the parade on Red Square. In total, three cars were produced, one of which was in reserve

Modification 41045 - everything remained unchanged, but shiny moldings, chrome trim from the wheel arches, and other elements decorating the car were removed from the body. This was caused by the change of the CPPS Secretary General in 1983

Soviet cars

The auto industry of the USSR in 1955-1975 was based on three operating plants: Gorky (GAZ), Likhachev Plant (ZIL), Stalin Plant (ZIS), producing trucks and executive cars. In general, Soviet-made "limousines" were quite competitive and reliable.

Executive class cars - list:

• ZIS-110 is the first Soviet executive car, production began in 1945.
• "ZIL -111" - production was launched in 1958 at the Likhachev plant, belongs to the category of executive cars.
• "GAZ-12" ZIM - the first representative car of the plant in Nizhny Novgorod, was assembled by hand since 1948.
• "GAZ-13" Chaika - "limousine" of the Gorky Automobile Plant, production was launched in 1959.
• "GAZ-14" Seagull - produced by hand since 1977, is one of the best representative cars of the Soviet automobile industry.

Layouts

Currentlyfor collectors, models of Soviet executive cars are produced in a full range, on a scale of 1:43, which is the most common in mock-up production.