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Zil ZiŁ-157

Built: 1958-1994 · Series: Other models

More machines from model year 1958

The photo shows the ZiŁ-131 from the same series. Source: commons.wikimedia.org

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The ZiŁ-157 comes from Zil. Production: 1958-1994. Transmission: 5-speed manual gearbox. 22 Zil models across 3 series are on record.

ZIL-131 – Soviet 6x6 army truck

The ZIL-131 is a Soviet all-wheel-drive 6x6 army truck with a 3.5 t off-road payload (5 t on roads), designed by ZIL in Moscow. It was introduced in 1966 as the military counterpart to the civilian ZIL-130. It is powered by a 6.0-litre V8 petrol engine with a five-speed gearbox and two-speed transfer case; top speed is 80 km/h and length 7.04 m.

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Variants include fuel tankers, dump trucks and the 9P138 rocket launcher carrier. It served across the Eastern Bloc and in allied countries such as Afghanistan, Cuba, Syria and Vietnam; diesel versions followed from 2002 as the AMUR-531340.

Listed in the register: ZiŁ-131.

Sources: Wikipedia ZIL-131

Technical data

Engine

Engine	6-cyl. silnik 5, 5 l o mocy 109 KM (81 kW)correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox	5-speed manual gearboxcorrect

Frequently asked questions

When was the Zil ZiŁ-157 built?

Production years: 1958-1994.

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