Why does the government cortege need Cheburashka?

Why was it necessary to make almost a passenger car out of a standard army truck, easily gaining 170 km / h? The question may seem strange, but only for those who are not familiar with the specifics of Soviet limousines, which, although rarely, had to travel considerable distances as part of government columns.


What are the characteristics of cars for the elite (including today)? There are many signs: booking "from and to", solid dimensions, spaciousness in the cabin, and, of course, a powerful engine. In order for him to walk for a long time and not let him down, specific fuels and lubricants were required for his maintenance: engine oil and fuel. Can you imagine a government limousine with comrade Brezhnev bored in line at a gas station? But it's not just about gas stations: what was sold at ordinary stations was not suitable for "Seagulls" and passenger ZiLs. Therefore, a fuel truck followed them. But then a problem suddenly arose: the speed of the truck was clearly incomparable with the mode of movement of executive class cars, which had to wait for a tanker when the cortege “flyed” forward.

On the BIBIP channel, the presenter also talks about other reasons for creating such a ridiculous at first glance ZIL-113G car, nicknamed "Cheburashka". You will also find out how the high-speed fuel truck differed from the usual ZIL-131, how the tanker’s cabin was trimmed inside and what kind of car it actually is based on. And if you think that this “model” was discontinued after the collapse of the USSR, then you are greatly mistaken! Why, the author of the video will tell you.