The Aurus Senat (Russian: Aypyc Сенат) is a luxury full-size car by Russian automaker Aurus Motors and developed by NAMI in Moscow, Russia.[8] It is the presidential state car of Russia.[9] The Aurus Senat was retro-styled after the old ZIS-110 limousine of the 1940s.[10][11]
Aurus Senat | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Aurus Motors |
Production | September 2018–Mid-2020 May 2021–present (120 units annually) |
Model years | 2021–present[1] |
Assembly | Yelabuga, the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia[2] Abu Dhabi,[3] UAE (2024-)[4][5] |
Designer | Mike Robinson[6] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury car |
Body style |
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Layout | Longitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 4.4 L NAMI/Porsche Engineering developed V8 (twin-turbo gasoline) |
Electric motor | SEGZ, 62 hp (63 PS; 46 kW) |
Power output | 439.8 kW (598.0 PS) |
Transmission | 9-speed KATE R932 automatic |
Hybrid drivetrain | FHEV (Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,300 mm (129.9 in) |
Length |
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Width | 2,020 mm (79.5 in) |
Height | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
Curb weight |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | ZIL-4112R (spiritual) |
The Aurus Senat is part of the Kortezh series, which will eventually include a van and an SUV.[12] The Senat was shown publicly for the first time at the Moscow International Automobile Salon in September 2018.
Cars of the Kortezh series (also known in Russian: Единая модульная платформа, ЕМП, lit. 'Unified Modular Platform')[13][14] were expected to be available for export to the Middle East and China in late 2018.[15] A civilian version of the Senat is manufactured by a joint venture between the NAMI and LiAZ firms.[15] Expected retail prices were increased in 2018 to 10 million rubles ($US160,000), but in 2021, still before the first deliveries, became higher than 20 million rubles (~$US300,000).[16]
On February 20, 2024, it was reported that Kim Jong-un received a Senat as a gift from President Vladimir Putin.[17] In mid march 2024 North korean television released footage appearing to show Kim Jong-un using the car to attend a military event.[18]
Development of the Senat began in 2013[19] with production, in civilian S600 or official L700 versions, beginning in 2021 at the Sollers JSC factory in Yelabuga.[20][21][22]
Porsche and Bosch Engineering are reported to have been involved with the development of the engine.[23]
The armoured limousine version is powered by a 4.4 litre V8 engine developed by NAMI, with a 6.6-litre V12 (634 kW [850 hp; 862 PS]) becoming available at a later date.[8]