ZIS-101
| ZIS-101 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Zavod Imeni Stalina |
| Assembly | Moscow,Russia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Limousine |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.8L ZIS-101 I8 110 hp(SAE Gross)@3200rpm |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,605 mm (141.9 in) |
| Length | 5,750 mm (226.4 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,870 mm (73.6 in) Ground clearance 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | ZIS-110 |
ZIS-101 was a 7 seat (6+1) limousine produced by ZIL. It was introduced in 1936(only 11 units was built in 1936),with series production began only in 1937.The car was equipped with an 5,766 cm3 (351.9 cu in)straight-8 engine producing 110 hp (82 kW) and giving a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph). The car was a copy of the 1936 Buick Limited Series 90 Limited Limousine.It was fitted with a 3 speed manual gearbox synchromesh on the second and third gears.
It was followed by the ZIS-101A ,now a copy of the '1938 Buick Series 90 Limited Limousine,that had improved engine with 116 hp (87 kW) and a new top speed of approximately 125 km/h (78 mph). Production ended in 1941.
In 1939 a two seat sport version designed by Valentin Nikolaevich Rostkov called 101-Sport was made. The engine was the same as in the 101-A, but boosted to 141 hp (105 kW) 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.
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