ZIL-114
Encyclopedia
ZIL-114 is a car
from ZIL
introduced in 1970 to replace the ZIL-111
series which was gradually becoming out of date.
In almost all respects, the ZIL-114 improved on the 111, 111A and 111G models. The engine, still a ZIL-designed and built pushrod V8, was increased in capacity from 5980 cc (365 cubic inches) to 6962 cc (425 cubic inches), resulting in an increase of power by 30 percent and of maximum speed from approximately 170 km/h (106 miles per hour) to 200 km/h (124 miles per hour). The outdated styling of previous ZILs was also gone, to be replaced by more modern styling, especially at the front where the cross-hatched radiator grille was discarded for a mesh style. The headlamps also showed a major development with four circular headlamps replacing the twin headlamps in the front wings.
Although the rigid rear axle with leaf spring
s was retained, the ZIL-114 saw the replacement of drums
by power-assisted disc brake
s on all four wheels to cope with the hugely powerful engine. There were more luxury appointments than found on previous ZIL models, with such features as air conditioning
added to the furnishings of the ZIL-111.
The 114 continued in limited production until the late 1970s when it was replaced by the even larger and heavier ZIL-4104
, which continues more or less to the present.
The ZIL-117
was a short-chassis version with only five seats and a much shorter wheelbase. It was also available as an unusual four-door convertible
(like the ZIL-111V)
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
from ZIL
Zavod Imeni Likhacheva
Zavod imeni Likhachova, more commonly called ZIL is a major Russian truck and heavy equipment manufacturer, which also produced armored cars for most Soviet leaders, as well as buses, armored fighting vehicles, and aerosani...
introduced in 1970 to replace the ZIL-111
ZIL-111
After unsuccessful tests with the prototype ZIL-Moscow in 1956 the ZIL-111 was introduced from ZIL in 1959. The styling was inspired by the mid-1950s Packard, a United States automobile manufacturer...
series which was gradually becoming out of date.
In almost all respects, the ZIL-114 improved on the 111, 111A and 111G models. The engine, still a ZIL-designed and built pushrod V8, was increased in capacity from 5980 cc (365 cubic inches) to 6962 cc (425 cubic inches), resulting in an increase of power by 30 percent and of maximum speed from approximately 170 km/h (106 miles per hour) to 200 km/h (124 miles per hour). The outdated styling of previous ZILs was also gone, to be replaced by more modern styling, especially at the front where the cross-hatched radiator grille was discarded for a mesh style. The headlamps also showed a major development with four circular headlamps replacing the twin headlamps in the front wings.
Although the rigid rear axle with leaf spring
Leaf spring
Originally called laminated or carriage spring, a leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles...
s was retained, the ZIL-114 saw the replacement of drums
Drum brake
A drum brake is a brake in which the friction is caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum....
by power-assisted disc brake
Disc brake
The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a wheel while it is in motion.A brake disc is usually made of cast iron, but may in some cases be made of composites such as reinforced carbon–carbon or ceramic matrix composites. This is connected to the wheel and/or...
s on all four wheels to cope with the hugely powerful engine. There were more luxury appointments than found on previous ZIL models, with such features as air conditioning
Air conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
added to the furnishings of the ZIL-111.
The 114 continued in limited production until the late 1970s when it was replaced by the even larger and heavier ZIL-4104
ZIL-4104
The ZIL-4104 was a limousine built from the late 1970s to the late 1980s, when it served as the transport of the elite of the Soviet Union. So much status did the car have that, although it is estimated that no more than fifty cars were produced each year, ZIL 4104s were granted exclusive use of...
, which continues more or less to the present.
The ZIL-117
ZIL-117
The ZIL-117 is a luxury sedan built by ZiL in Russia first presented at the Autopron in 1977. The car was reported to be only long, compared to for the established ZIL-114The ZIL-117 shares the 6.9 litre V8 engine by now fitted also to the earlier long-wheelbase ZIL-114...
was a short-chassis version with only five seats and a much shorter wheelbase. It was also available as an unusual four-door convertible
Convertible
A convertible is a type of automobile in which the roof can retract and fold away having windows which wind-down inside the doors, converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle...
(like the ZIL-111V)