Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The ZIL-117 is a luxury sedan (sometimes referred to as a limousine because of its size) built by ZiL in Russia first presented at the Autopron (precursor of the Moscow International Motor Show) in 1977. The car was reported to be only 228 inches (5,800 mm) long, compared to 247 inches (6,300 mm) for the established ZIL-114The ZIL-117 shares the 6.9 litre V8 engine by now fitted also to the earlier long-wheelbase ZIL-114. Maximum power output of 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) 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 three-speed automatic transmission and power steering came as standard. The factory claimed a maximum speed of between 118 and 125 mph (190 and 201 km/h).The 117 and the 114 represented a break from the over-decorated and ornate styles of previous ZIL models, and both cars had uncluttered, modern lines. In some respects the 117 also resembled the Chrysler Imperial of the mid-1960s. Another car of similar design that was based on the ZIL was the Hongqi (Red Flag) automobile of that time.One of the reasons to design the ZIL-117 was a need of a government car of an intermediate rank between ZIL-114 (reserved for highest state and party authorities) and GAZ-13 Chaika, appropriate for example for Politburo member candidates, and also as supporting cars in highest officials' convoys.. }
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- ZIL-117 abstract "The ZIL-117 is a luxury sedan (sometimes referred to as a limousine because of its size) built by ZiL in Russia first presented at the Autopron (precursor of the Moscow International Motor Show) in 1977. The car was reported to be only 228 inches (5,800 mm) long, compared to 247 inches (6,300 mm) for the established ZIL-114The ZIL-117 shares the 6.9 litre V8 engine by now fitted also to the earlier long-wheelbase ZIL-114. Maximum power output of 300 bhp (224 kW; 304 PS) 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 three-speed automatic transmission and power steering came as standard. The factory claimed a maximum speed of between 118 and 125 mph (190 and 201 km/h).The 117 and the 114 represented a break from the over-decorated and ornate styles of previous ZIL models, and both cars had uncluttered, modern lines. In some respects the 117 also resembled the Chrysler Imperial of the mid-1960s. Another car of similar design that was based on the ZIL was the Hongqi (Red Flag) automobile of that time.One of the reasons to design the ZIL-117 was a need of a government car of an intermediate rank between ZIL-114 (reserved for highest state and party authorities) and GAZ-13 Chaika, appropriate for example for Politburo member candidates, and also as supporting cars in highest officials' convoys.".