ZIL-4102

Infobox Automobile
name = ZIL-4102
aka = ZIL-океан
manufacturer =ZIL
production = 3 prototypes 1987 and 1990
successor = None
class = Executive car
body_style = 4-door saloon 2-door coupe
engine = Petrol: 4.5L ZIL V6 Convert|245|hp|kW|0|abbr=on, Auto ft.lbf|310|0, 6.0L ZIL V8 Convert|345|hp|kW|0|abbr=on, Auto ft.lbf|387|0, Tuned 6.0L ZIL V8 Convert|360|hp|kW|0|abbr=on, Auto ft.lbf|411|0 Diesel: Never officially made 7.0L ZIL V8 Convert|307|hp|kW|0|abbr=on, Auto ft.lbf|406|0
transmission= 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
layout = Front-engine, front-wheel drive

ZIL-4102 was a front-wheel drive saloon developed by the Soviet auto maker ZIL (Zavod Imeni Lihacheva) in 1987 on the highly successful ZIL-41041 platform.

Background

The 4102 (development name океан) was intended to bring a domestic sports saloon and touring coupe on to the market to compete with the imported Alfa Romeo 164, Lancia Thema and Fiat Croma. Despite that ZIL was mainly a prestigious automaker (building custom limos and saloons for the Soviet Government) they also had a decent general market with their 41041 series saloons. So in 1987 the first 4102 prototype was rolled off the production line. It had a choice of 3 different power plant (a healthy 4.5L V6, *6.0L V-8*, and a 7.0L diesel option) it also had a choice of either a 5-speed manual* or a 4-speed automatic.

*standard equipment on touring coupe models only.

Models and trim levels

There were three different models planned: a four-door family saloon, a four-door touring saloon and a two-door touring coupe; all three had very similar standard options (except the for standard engines and transmissions for both the touring coupe and touring saloons). There were two trim levels for all three models the base interior trim on the family saloons was composed of an AM/FM radio/tape player, suede seats and head liner, two-way power bench (only the family saloons had benches seats), adjustable rear bench, power windows, power locks, heater and vent fan, power steering, 4.5L V6 engine, and front disc brakes and rear drums (again family saloon only). The second trim level on the family saloon contained most of the features on the base trim but replaced some of them as well leather seats, air conditioning (not a very popular option in Russia but it was offered)and the 6.0L V8. The touring saloon and coupe's base trim was almost identical to the family saloons except that they offered leather seats, 4-way front bucket seats, 20,000 rpm tachometer, 6.0L V-8, 5-speed manual transmission (standard on the coupe only), and front and rear disc brakes. The second trim level focused mainly on the drive train offering a tuned 6.0L V8 with about 15 more horse power and 24 more ft·lbf of torque and tighter shift ratios for the manual.