ZIL 117

The ZIL-117 is a luxury sedan built by ZiL in USSR and first presented at the Autoprom in 1977. Debuting in 1971, it was derived from the earlier ZIL-114.
Design of the ZIL-117 began in 1968, with the first prototype running in 1969.
The ZIL-117 shares the 6,959 cc V8 engine also fitted to the ZIL-114. Maximum power output of 300 hp SAE Gross at 4,400 rpm was claimed, using a relatively high 9. 0:1 compression ratio, fuel feed being via a single four-choke carburettor. The car uses a two or three-speed automatic transmission and power steering came as standard. The factory claimed a maximum speed of between 118–125 mph....