ZIS-127

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A ZIS-127 in restored condition

A ZIS-127 in restored condition

ZIS-127
Manufacturer Zavod imeni Stalina
design type Long-distance bus
Production period 1956-1960
axes 2
engine JaAZ-M206D six cylinder diesel engine
power 132 kW
length 10.2 m
width 2.68 m
height 3.06 m
Seats 32
Empty weight approx. 7000 kg

The ZIS-127 , ( Russian ЗИС-127 ), also known as ZIL-127 in the last years of production in the course of de-Stalinization , was a long-distance bus from the Soviet manufacturer Sawod imeni Stalina , or ZIS for short. It was a new design based on the optical model of American buses made by the manufacturer GM at the time. It was the first long-distance bus from Soviet production.

description

The vehicle was particularly characterized by luxury for passengers and drivers. For the first time in Soviet-made buses, upholstered seats with a higher backrest than usual were used to make longer journeys comfortable. A radio was also part of the equipment.

The vehicle was built on a chassis made entirely of aluminum. This should save weight. With the relatively powerful diesel engine, a top speed of up to 120 km / h could be achieved. That was almost twice as fast as other buses from this era, for example the ZIS-155 . For this reason, the vehicles were given the nickname "Jet". The unusual exhaust noise, which is vaguely reminiscent of an airplane taking off, also contributed to this. Another characteristic feature is the third headlight mounted in the center above.

After a relatively short production time of only four years and only 851 copies built, production was discontinued.

Technical specifications

Left side and rear view of the vehicle
Front view of the vehicle, taken in Tallinn in 2014
  • Seats: 32
  • Years of construction: 1956–1960
  • Number of items: 851
Drive data
  • Engine: six-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine, type JaAZ-M206D
  • Power: 132 kW (180 PS)
  • Displacement: 6.97 l
  • Compression: 17: 1
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission
  • Top speed: 120 km / h
  • permanent cruising speed: 95 km / h
  • Fuel consumption: 42 l / 100 km
  • Fuel supply: 250 l
  • Drive formula: (4 × 2)
Dimensions and weights
  • Length: 10,200 mm
  • Width: 2680 mm
  • Height: 3060 mm
  • Ground clearance: 270 mm
  • Empty weight: approx. 7 tons

Whereabouts

The only known surviving specimen is in the hands of enthusiasts in Estonia. It was extensively restored in 2010 and is ready to drive. It is the vehicle that is also shown in the pictures on this page. Since it was sold to an agricultural cooperative in 1965 after driving over a million kilometers by public transport, it was retained and, unlike most buses of the series, was not scrapped.

Web links

Commons : ZIS-127  - Collection of images, videos and audio files