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Motor vehicle

The ZIL is a luxury sedan built by ZiL in USSR and first presented at the Autoprom (precursor of the Moscow International Motor Show) in ^[1] Debuting in , it was derived from the earlier ZIL^[2]

Design of the ZIL began in , with the first prototype running in ^[3]

The ZIL shares the 6,&#;cc (&#;cu&#;in)^[4] V8 engine also fitted to the ZIL^[1] Maximum power output of hp SAE Gross at 4, rpm^[5] was claimed, using a relatively high 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 –&#;mph (–&#;km/h).^[1]

The car was only 5,&#;mm (&#;in) long,^[6] compared to inches (6,&#;mm) for the ZIL,^[1] on a 3,&#;mm (&#;in) wheelbase (compared to 3,&#;mm (&#;in) for the ZIL^[7] It seated five, rather than the seven of the ZIL^[8]

One of the reasons to design the ZIL was a need of a government car of an intermediate rank between ZIL (reserved for highest state and party authorities) and GAZ 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 ZILV, produced from (for military parades on Red Square).^[11]

The ZIL was replaced by the mechanically similar ZIL ().^[12]

Model cars[edit]

Although made in limited numbers, the car has proven popular for die-cast model makers. The first and most detailed was a version released by Radon (Russia), a company which produced a wide range of Soviet-era vehicles (left). This heavy model was available in black or grey (the colour of army parade versions) with 12 moving parts, and featured opening doors and boot (with spare wheel), opening bonnet and detailed chromed engine, chrome metal trim and grill, rubber tyres and suspension, and perspex lights. Some examples had a metal aerial. Convertibles were also available in 2- or 4-door variants. Radon's post-Soviet successor Agat/Tantal released a white wedding version as well as the black, but quality can be poor compared to Soviet-era examples. In IXO/De Agostini released a black ZIL with magazine detailing the car's history (having earlier produced a black ZIL). In line with other IXO models the body is basic with no opening panels, engine or suspension, and the exterior has painted trim/tail lights. Another version of this model was released as part of a series featuring cars from James Bond films (in this case Casino Royale) and included a magazine.

Variants[edit]

• ZIL Standard production version.
• ZILV: Two-door version. Produced
• ZILVE: As ZILV but with a shielded ignition system.

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