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Presidential Zil 4112R
As we previously mentioned, a number of members of the highest political leadership of Russia is actively trying to transplant top officials on domestic cars. The journal "Forbes" was able to test-drive the car of the future №1 - the presidential limousine ZIL 4112R. Russian chlenovoz test sample in 2012 compared with domestic development Rolls-Royce: the rear doors open in the opposite direction, the speed projected onto the windshield. Salon trimmed with light skin and dark wood. "There's a little squeak, but the overall impression of comfort," - said the correspondent of "Forbes". ZIL created a new machine with the participation of foreign suppliers. So, gearbox made the American company Allison, but ZIL special order, so that, as suggested by the author, in a way it can be regarded as domestic products. Under the hood is installed ZIL 4112R 7-liter engine produces 315 hp The tested sample is not yet a machine for Vladimir Putin. Firstly, the official order was not there, and secondly, for the president will have to refine it. The most important thing - to hang armor. The head of state is required special communication, which is a compartment occupied by a bar. He Putin hardly needed, because, by his own admission, he completely ruled out alcohol from your life. Update December 12: President Vladimir Putin is not happy with the set up for a limousine. "The Kremlin is refused collected specifically for the President of the limousine, there are gaps that need to fix," - said a Kremlin source "Izvestia". What exactly are the claims of the head of state - not reported.