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'''ZIS-101''' was a limousine from ''[[ZiL|Zavod Imeni Stalina]]''. It was introduced in 1936 and was equipped with an {{convert|5.8|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} straight-8 engine producing {{Convert|90|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and giving a top speed of {{convert|115|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>Odin, L.C. ''World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production''. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.</ref> It was fitted with a 3-speed manual gearbox.<ref>Odin, L.C. ''World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production''. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.</ref>
'''ZIS-101''' was a limousine from ''[[ZiL|Zavod Imeni Stalina]]''. It was introduced in 1936 and was equipped with an {{convert|5.8|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} straight-8 engine producing 90 hp (SAE Gross) and giving a top speed of {{convert|115|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>Odin, L.C. ''World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production''. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.</ref> It was fitted with a 3-speed manual gearbox.<ref>Odin, L.C. ''World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production''. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.</ref>


It was followed by the ZIS-101A that had improved the engine giving {{Convert|110|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and a new top speed of approximately {{convert|130|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}. Production ended in 1941.
In 1939 it was followed by the restyled version, ZIS-101A, that had improved engine giving 110 hp (SAE Gross) and a new top speed of approximately {{convert|130|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}. Production ended in 1941.


Both versions had design that was inspired by [[ Buick]]s of the times with the body dimensions of the [[Cadillac]] [[Fleetwood Series 90]],and [[Buick]]'s engine,gearbox and underpinnings.
In 1939 a two-seat sport version designed by [[Valentin Nikolaevich Rostkov]] called 101-Sport was made.<ref>Odin, L.C. ''World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production''. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.</ref> The engine was the same as in the 101-A, but boosted to {{Convert|141|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} and a top speed of {{convert|162|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (although a ''[[Pravda]]'' article claims 170–180&nbsp;km/h). It was however not made in more than one or two copies.
In 1939 a two-seat sport version designed by [[Valentin Nikolaevich Rostkov]] called 101-Sport was made.<ref>Odin, L.C. ''World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production''. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.</ref> The engine was the same as in the 101-A, but boosted to 141hp (SAE Gross) and a top speed of {{convert|162|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (although a ''[[Pravda]]'' article claims 170–180&nbsp;km/h). It was however not made in more than one or two copies.


==Variants==
==Variants==

Revision as of 07:48, 20 February 2016

ZIS-101
Overview
ManufacturerZavod Imeni Stalina
Production
  • 1936-1939 (ZIS-101)
  • 1939-1941 (ZIS-101A)
Body and chassis
ClassLimousine
Body style
  • 4-door sedan (ZIS-101)
  • 4-door convertible (ZIS-102)
Powertrain
Engine5.8L ZIS-101 I8
Transmission3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,605 mm (141.9 in)
Length5,750 mm (226.4 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Chronology
SuccessorZIS-110

ZIS-101 was a limousine from Zavod Imeni Stalina. It was introduced in 1936 and was equipped with an 5.8 L (354 cu in) straight-8 engine producing 90 hp (SAE Gross) and giving a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph).[1] It was fitted with a 3-speed manual gearbox.[2]

In 1939 it was followed by the restyled version, ZIS-101A, that had improved engine giving 110 hp (SAE Gross) and a new top speed of approximately 130 km/h (81 mph). Production ended in 1941.

Both versions had design that was inspired by Buicks of the times with the body dimensions of the Cadillac Fleetwood Series 90,and Buick's engine,gearbox and underpinnings. In 1939 a two-seat sport version designed by Valentin Nikolaevich Rostkov called 101-Sport was made.[3] The engine was the same as in the 101-A, but boosted to 141hp (SAE Gross) and a top speed of 162 km/h (101 mph) (although a Pravda article claims 170–180 km/h). It was however not made in more than one or two copies.

Variants

  • ZIS-101: Initial production version. Produced 1936-1939.
  • ZIS-101A: ZIS-101 with improved engine. Produced 1939-1941.
  • ZIS-101B: Improved ZIS-101, prototype.
  • ZIS-101C: Ambulance version.
  • ZIS-101 Sport: Two-seat version. Produced in 1939.
  • ZIS-102: Convertible version. Produced 1938-1940.
File:Zis1018.jpg
ZIS-101 standing in the Kremlin, the persons on the photo are, from left to right, Ivan Likhachev (Director of ZIS), Sergo Ordzhonikidze (Minister of Heavy Industry), Iosif Stalin (General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union), Vyacheslav Molotov (Minister of Foreign Affairs), and Anastas Mikoyan (Minister of Trade).

References

  1. ^ Odin, L.C. World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.
  2. ^ Odin, L.C. World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.
  3. ^ Odin, L.C. World in Motion 1939, The whole of the year's automobile production. Belvedere Publishing, 2015. ASIN: B00ZLN91ZG.


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