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The '''ZIL-117''' is a luxury limousine built by [[ZiL]] in Russia first presented at the Autopron (precursor of the [[Moscow International Motor Show]]) in 1977.<ref name=Autocar197709>{{cite journal| authorlink = ML| title = Diversions: Keeping up with the comrades| journal = [[Autocar]]| volume = vol 147 (nbr 4217)| pages = page 18 |date = date 3 September 1977}}</ref> The car was reported to be only {{Convert|228|in|mm}} long, |
The '''ZIL-117''' is a luxury limousine built by [[ZiL]] in Russia first presented at the Autopron (precursor of the [[Moscow International Motor Show]]) in 1977.<ref name=Autocar197709>{{cite journal| authorlink = ML| title = Diversions: Keeping up with the comrades| journal = [[Autocar]]| volume = vol 147 (nbr 4217)| pages = page 18 |date = date 3 September 1977}}</ref> The car was reported to be only {{Convert|228|in|mm}} long, compared to {{Convert|247|in|mm}} for the established [[ZIL-114]]<ref name=Autocar197709/> |
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The ZIL-117 shared the 6.9 litre V8 engine by now fitted also in the ZIL-114.<ref name=Autocar197709/> |
The ZIL-117 shared the 6.9 litre V8 engine by now fitted also in the ZIL-114.<ref name=Autocar197709/> Maximum power output of {{Convert|300|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 4,400 rpm was claimed, using a relatively high 9.0:1 compression ratio, fuel feed being via a single four-choke carburettor.<ref name=Autocar197709/> The car used a three-speed automatic transmission and power steering came as standard.<ref name=Autocar197709/> The factory claimed a maximum speed of between 118 and 125 mph (190 and 201 km/h).<ref name=Autocar197709/> |
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Although a unique design, it resembled Chrysler Imperials of the mid-1960s. Another car of similar design was the [[FAW Hongqi|Hongqi (Red Flag) automobile]] of that time.<ref name=Autocar197709/> |
Although a unique design, it resembled Chrysler Imperials of the mid-1960s. Another car of similar design was the [[FAW Hongqi|Hongqi (Red Flag) automobile]] of that time.<ref name=Autocar197709/> |
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Revision as of 19:51, 14 August 2010
The ZIL-117 is a luxury limousine built by ZiL in Russia first presented at the Autopron (precursor of the Moscow International Motor Show) in 1977.[1] The car was reported to be only 228 inches (5,800 mm) long, compared to 247 inches (6,300 mm) for the established ZIL-114[1]
The ZIL-117 shared the 6.9 litre V8 engine by now fitted also in the ZIL-114.[1] Maximum power output of 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) at 4,400 rpm was claimed, using a relatively high 9.0:1 compression ratio, fuel feed being via a single four-choke carburettor.[1] The car used a three-speed automatic transmission and power steering came as standard.[1] The factory claimed a maximum speed of between 118 and 125 mph (190 and 201 km/h).[1]
Although a unique design, it resembled Chrysler Imperials of the mid-1960s. Another car of similar design was the Hongqi (Red Flag) automobile of that time.[1]
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