"ZIL-4104", a car with a body type "limousine" executive class, 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, the ZIL-41045 model was produced, and later, from 1986 to 2002, the ZIL-41047. There were no significant differences with the base model, except for the small details of the exterior design of the body. All technical parameters remained unchanged. The name change was rather symbolic in nature, since it was necessary to carry out the planned task to improve the cars produced.
"ZIL-4104": technical specifications
The car was assembled in a "limousine" type body mounted on a powerful frame with closed loop side members. The front wings were removable, the rear wings were welded. The seven-seater saloon with three rows of seats was separated by a special soundproof glass partition, and thus the interior of the car was divided into two completely autonomous parts.
The second row of seats reclined with the help of silent hinges and fit close to the dividing wall. This freed up a significant amount of space in the rear sector, which was used for freer communication between passengers traveling in the back seat.
Since the ZIL is a representative car, all kinds of media and entertainment devices were installed in the cabin. Among the interior equipment was a stereo radio receiver of the all-wave range, complemented by a tape recorder. The sound was provided by six speakers mounted around the perimeter of the inner space.
All the windows in the car were thickened - such as "triplex", unbreakable, with tinting. Windows in the doors were raised and lowered using an electric drive equipped with an emergency stop-drive sensor Stop-Drive.
All body parts were manually adjusted; after assembly, the entire 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 so elegant and elegant that a definition appeared - "the style of the 4104 ZIL model." The car has become an example to follow.
Power point
The ZIL-4104 model was equipped with a gasoline engine of increased power. The running and speed parameters were carefully monitored, in every possible way supporting the high reputation of the machine.
The engine of the ZIL-4104 car has the following characteristics:
- type - gasoline;
- volume - 7 695 cc / cm;
- power - 315 hp.;
- torque - 608 Nm;
- the arrangement of the cylinders is V-shaped;
- the number of cylinders - 8;
- cylinder diameter - 108 mm;
- compression ratio - 9.3;
- piston stroke - 105 mm;
- food - carburetor K-259;
- water cooling;
- fuel - AI-95 Extra gasoline ;
- fuel consumption - 22 liters per 100 kilometers in mixed mode.
Transmission
An automatic transmission of a torque converter type with a planetary three-speed gearbox was installed on the car. The lever selector is located between the front seats, the whole system is locked by a mechanical stop, in fact, it 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 a bar of lateral stability. As a shock-absorbing device that reduces swaying, a torsion bar of 28 mm section along the channel channel was used.
The rear suspension is dependent, on long (1550 mm) semi-elliptic springs with gaskets between the sheets. On all wheels mounted telescopic oil shock absorbers.
Brake system
The ZIL-4104 was equipped with ventilated disc brakes on all wheels. The front discs are 292 mm in diameter, 33 mm thick, the rear discs are 316 mm across, and the thickness is 32 mm.
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 a main vacuum amplifier and two autonomous hydraulic vacuums. A drum-type parking brake was integrated into the rear wheel hubs.
Modifications
On the basis of "ZIL-4104" several modifications of various purposes were created:
- Model 41041, escort vehicle with shortened wheelbase. Reducing the length and weight of the machine significantly improved its maneuverability and gave high dynamic properties.
- "ZIL-41042" - the sanitary version for transporting senior officials to medical institutions. 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 - special communication vehicle, produced on the basis of 41042, station wagon. On the roof was a rotating parabolic antenna of government communications, and the body was shielded to prevent electronic interference.
- "ZIL-41044" - a ceremonial phaeton 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 has remained unchanged, but shiny moldings, chrome lining from the wheel arches, and other elements decorating the car were removed from the body. This was due to a change in the Secretary General of the CPPS in 1983.
Soviet cars
The automobile industry of the USSR of 1955-1975 was kept at three operating plants: Gorkovsky (GAZ), Likhachev Plant (ZIL), Stalin Plant (ZIS), which produce trucks and executive cars. In general, Soviet-made limousines were quite competitive and reliable.
Executive Car Class - List:
- "ZIS-110" - the first Soviet executive class car, production began in 1945.
- "ZIL-111" - production was established in 1958 at the Likhachev plant, it belongs to the category of representative cars.
- "GAZ-12" ZIM - the first representative car factory in Nizhny Novgorod, assembled by hand since 1948.
- "GAZ-13" Seagull - "limousine" of the Gorky Automobile Plant, production launched in 1959.
- "GAZ-14" Seagull - made manually since 1977, is one of the best representative cars of the Soviet automobile industry.
Layouts
Currently, collectors are producing models of Soviet executive cars in a full assortment, at a scale of 1:43, which is the most common in breadboard production.