ZIL 114 - the legendary Soviet limousine

ZIL 114 is a representative class car manufactured in the USSR in the 60s - 70s. Its distinctive feature was an extended body that housed up to 7 people. In its time ZIL 114 transported all the highest ranks of the USSR and was the most prestigious car in the country.

For the first time this car was born in 1967 year. It was a completely new limousine, which had no analogues in the whole world. In the design of the machine, a new X-shaped frame was used from the longitudinal section spars.

Design

Outwardly ZIL 114 had a long and elongated appearance. And even now its design can not be called obsolete. The new Soviet limousine impressed with its dimensions. Its length was more than 6.3 meters, width - 2.06 meters, and the height reached 1.54 meters. Because of its vastness ZIL looked very impressive and brutal.

The radiator grille resembles the "Rolls-Royce" contours, and the rear of the car has similar features to American cars of the 60s. The roof is level, the body racks are inclined at 90 ° C. The headlights are designed in a purely American style. On the sides the limousine is decorated with a solid chrome line with black inserts. The car without words speaks about its seriousness and significance.

Salon

Particular attention was paid to comfort when developing the ZIL. In this regard, the length of the body was increased to six-plus meters. Inside is very spacious and comfortable. Looking at the photo, you can unconditionally say that the interior was made with exceptionally high-quality finishing materials. The front panel of the car on all perimeter is equal, without bends. In the middle there are small arrow clocks. The double-spoke steering wheel, by the way, was also made in American style. At the top are two massive sun visors, and between them - a saloon glass rear view. For the comfort of passengers there is an air conditioner, adjustable armrests and a radio tape recorder, which was adjusted by a special control panel, mounted in the armrest. What is noteworthy, the driver himself was given so little space that he did not have enough space to get out of the saloon - he had to recline the steering column. And this is in the 114th ZIL, at its six-meter length!

Specifications

Under the hood of the limousine housed a huge 8-cylinder gasoline engine. ZIL had a motor that equaled a whole 300 horsepower. As an automatic transmission was provided, which was developed specifically for the model ZIL 114. The maximum speed limousine was 190 kilometers per hour. The acceleration to "hundreds" was just over 13 seconds. At the same time, the car of the representative class spent up to two dozen liters of fuel.

How much can you buy the Soviet ZIL 114?

It was simply impossible to buy such a limousine in the USSR. It was a company car, and next to the "Zhiguli" and "Nivami" was not sold. However, the times have changed, and now such ZIL can be purchased for 2.5-3 million rubles. Recently on the Internet there was an announcement about the sale of ZIL, which belonged to Brezhnev. The price of 10 million rubles. True or not, we do not know, however what he is is a fact.