ZIS-101
ZIS-101 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Zavod Imeni Stalina |
Production |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Limousine |
Body style |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 5.8L I8 |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
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) |
Chronology | |
Successor | ZIS-110 |
ZIS-101 was a limousine from Zavod Imeni Stalina. The 101 was introduced in 1936 and was equipped with an 5.8 L (354 cu in) straight-8 engine producing 90 hp (67 kW) and giving a top speed of 115 km/h (71 mph). The car was inspired by Buick designs of the time. It was fitted with a 3 speed automatic gearbox and torque converter.
It was followed by 101-A that had improved the engine giving 110 hp (82 kW) and a new top speed of approximately 130 km/h (81 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-102: Convertible version. Produced 1938-1940.