ZIL-41047 - Soviet executive class car, which was used by the first person of the state. Is a continuation of the model 4104. Limousine 41047 is considered the last Russian car of this class.
General information about the limousine ZIL-41047
The development of a new transport began in 1985, when a new general secretary began to lead the country. New cars planned to replace the previous generation - 41045. Dual front lights were rectangular, the design of the grille has been updated, turn signals placed on the ends of the wings. A distinctive feature of the family was in the round headlights (present at 4104 and 41045). The machines were used as part of a government card and for transporting political guests from other countries.
The latest copy was collected in 2002, which was presented to the President of Kazakhstan. In 2009, we developed an "open" version for participation in military parades on Red Square. The car was not accepted because of the large box tent. Instead, they chose the model "41041 AMG", the release of which is engaged in the company Atlant-Delta. In 2012, they collected another phaeton, which was presented to Yanukovych.
41047 participated in the cinema, namely in the documentary film "The Last Limousine". The director of the film, citing unofficial sources, spoke about the refusal of accepting the last car 410441 because of the studio Deripaska, who used political influence to win his version.
Technical characteristics ZIL-41047
Specifications are as follows:
- Designed for 7 people;
- Length - 6.3 meters;
- Width - 2.1 meters;
- Height - 1.5 meters;
- Wheelbase - 3.9 meters;
- Clearance - 17-19.5 centimeters;
- Weight - 3.9 tons;
- Engine capacity - 7.7 liters;
- The number of cylinders - 8;
- Power - 315 horsepower at 4-4,6 thousand rpm;
- Gearbox - automatic;
- Maximum speed - 190 km / h;
- Acceleration to 100 km / h - 12 seconds;
- The average consumption of gasoline - 22 liters per 100 km;
- Tank capacity - 120 liters.
The batch production provided manual assembly by experts of each copy. The design of the welded frame of reliable type is very interesting. It includes box-section longitudinal members. Such a device provides auto good stability on the road. Independent, leafless front suspension mounted on torsion bars. They influence the lower arms. Also present are telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar. Dependent rear suspension mounted on asymmetrical semi-elliptical springs, there is also a stabilizer bar.
Motor is considered the main pride of transport. With a volume of 7.7 liters, it develops up to 315 horsepower at 4-4,6 thousand rpm. This power is enough to accelerate to 100 km / h in 13 seconds. Maximum speed - 190 km / h. It has eight cylinders arranged V-shaped. Eats petrol AI-95 premium. The average consumption per 100 kilometers is 22 liters.
Cardan transmission has two stages. Consists of two driveshafts, between which there is an intermediate support. It is also equipped with three hinges on needle bearings, in which there is always a supply of lubricant. Rear axle leading, it is based on a rigid beam. In a separate rear axle housing is the main gear.
Piston steering gear is equipped with Hur. Consists of a screw with a nut on circulating balls and a toothed sector. The driver can adjust the steering column to fit his position for a comfortable taxiing machine.
The disc brake system is equipped with automatic clearance adjustment and ventilated discs. The hydraulic drive consists of a vacuum and two hydraulic vacuum amplifiers. It consists of two working circuits, due to which the brakes of four wheels work.
Welded metal body has four doors. Inside, three rows of seats. The first is for the driver and the security guard, the second and third is for the passengers. Between the first and two passenger rows there is a partition with a glass insert, which can be lowered if necessary. In transport can simultaneously be up to 7 people. Thermal windows on the windows consist of three layers. Trim meets all the requirements of a premium class. The front row is covered with leather, two rear velor expensive. Air conditioning zone - for the driver and passenger areas.
The main feature of the whole family - all body parts are made by professionals manually. After their manufacture is a manual installation on the body. In this process, it may be necessary to manually adjust the parts to each other. This makes each instance unique.
Appearance ZIL-41047
The first thing that catches your eye is a long hood and trunk. This is a distinctive feature of Soviet limousines, which allowed Article 41047 in the years of release of the longest production car in the world. Body painting done at the highest level. In order to achieve an amazing appearance, 9-15 coats of paint were applied at the Likhachev plant. Each was dried thoroughly and then polished.
The front lights, as mentioned above, have become rectangular. Their main feature is the presence of washers and small cleaners to ensure good illumination of the road in inclement weather. For the production of headlights, the company entered into a partnership with Bosch. By minor changes include the abolition of the rotary vents on the front windows, as well as the changed position of the side mirrors - they began to mount in the corner of the glass.
The front car was fitted with rubber plugs on the front wings. They are used for mounting brackets, which are set flags. To achieve complete rigor and elegance, the designers placed the fuel tank cap under the rear room. The emblem on the hood folds when you click on it.
Salon ZIL-41047
At the heart of the trim are expensive woods. The main drawback is the use of low-quality plastic elements in the finishing. The classic ZIL steering wheel is distinguished by the structure of two spokes. The driver's seat, trimmed with expensive leather, can be customized in many ways. The driver and passenger seats are separated by a massive panel. It is used to store various equipment.
To eliminate the possibility of side windows misting, engineers put special blowers in the casing of the door sumps. The driver and passengers can adjust a comfortable temperature for themselves, independent of each other. This is possible due to the 2-zone air conditioner. Heated windshield does not allow him to freeze in the winter. In the cabin, almost no sound is heard from the street (noise insulation materials are 5 centimeters thick).
Armored versions 4105
After the attempt on L.I. Brezhnev in 1969, government limousines began to equip armor. The 4104 family received the first sheltered transport in 1983. Developed it based on 41045.
The weight of the armored vehicle exceeded five tons. It was based on the armored capsule, which was produced by the plant in Kurgan. External differences from the standard limousine was not (despite this, the transport was given a new model "4105"). On the basis of 41047 built 14 protected machines. Some documents claim that for six copies they installed armored capsules from 41045, which did not use up their working life.
In the early 1990s, three armored limousines were sent to Germany. One of them passed fire tests by a German company, after which the remaining two entered the government special purpose garage. During the operation, they revealed shortcomings: the suspension and the brake system do not cope with the new weight, so they were sent to Russia for revision. ZIL corrected the shortcomings, giving the cars the index "41053".
Armor thickness is 8.5 millimeters. This is enough to stop the bullets with a heat-strengthened core of 7.62 mm caliber. Tests were also carried out with a Dragunov sniper rifle, which was fired with steel bullets. The test was successful. Armor withstands a grenade blast on the roof or under the car. Thick glass withstand shots hit. By security, the new model was ahead of all domestic and foreign counterparts.
Modifications ZIL-41047
On the basis of the last limousine ZIL developed several varieties:
- 41041 - shortened version, designed for five people;
- 41042 - a machine with medical equipment, used to deliver the first persons to the hospital;
- 4105 - body protected armor;
- 4107 - equipped with special communication equipment;
- 41052 - improved armored model;
- 41053 - modified for Germany model with an armored capsule at the base;
- 41072 - code name - Scorpio. Used by security services of statesmen;
- 410441 - open version for serving military parades on Red Square. Three specimens were collected that were not registered with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Two cars are located at the Likhachev plant, one was sent to the personal collection of V.F. Yanukovych. Instead of it, “41041 AMH”, performed by the private studio Atlant-Delta, was chosen to serve the parades.
Official sources say that in recent years ZiL specialists have been developing a new limousine, which will move the current president of Russia.
What can be concluded?
ZIL-41047 is a good example of the great professionalism of domestic specialists. During the years of production, transport bypassed all foreign competitors, including products of such giants as Cadillac and Rolls Royse. The average cost of such a car today can reach up to one million dollars, but it is almost impossible to buy it. The remaining cars are in museums and private collections.
