At the beginning of November 2017, a video from real tests appeared on the network. domestic development- sedan Tuple ESP project ("Unified Modular Platform"). In the video, you can watch the car at the Dmitrovsky training ground of the Research Institute of Aviation and Transportation, located in the Moscow region.

Presidential limousine EMP-41231SB Aurus photo 2018. http://website/

At the end of March, photos of the Cortege prototypes, which were being tested in Sweden, got into the network. On the published video, there is a pre-production version: despite the camouflage, you can see that the car has quite serious differences in design and proportions relative to the March prototypes.

The start of the Cortege project was given at the end of 2012. Its funding comes from the federal budget, and NAMI acts as the general contractor. Within the framework of the project, five vehicles are being developed: the EMP-4123 sedan, the EMP-4124 off-road vehicle, the EMP-4125 minibus, and the EMP-412311 (regular) and MP-41231SB (armored) limousines. All of them will be all-wheel drive.

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On May 7, 2018, Vladimir Putin arrived at the inauguration ceremony of the President of Russia in a limousine of the Unified Modular Platform (Cortege) project. Aurus cars were named after the towers of the Moscow Kremlin. Limousine is fully called Aurus Senat limousine.

Only a limousine was used at the inauguration. The EMP-4123 sedan and the EMP-4125 minibus, which were recently photographed in a covered form on the streets of Moscow, did not participate in the ceremony.

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Specifications

Limousines "Cortege" will receive a 6.6-liter gasoline V12 with direct injection and twin turbocharging, that is, in fact - four turbines. Unit power - 860 hp, torque - 1000 Nm. Previously, this motor could be seen live at last year's auto show in Moscow. A 9-speed automatic transmission will work in tandem with the power units. domestic production.

Photo of the EMP-4123 sedan. Project Cortege 2017 - 2018. http://website/

The press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia reported that the EMP-41231SB Aurus limousine is equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 (like the EMP-4123 sedan; dual turbocharging, power - 598 hp).

photo SUV EMP-4124

The design institute is engaged in the creation of engines for the project together with the German Porsche Engineering. For civilian versions cars will be provided with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. Presumably, the first copies will receive 4.6-liter Porsche, later the design institute will start production of its own 4.4-liter units.

The EMP-41231SB Aurus limousine engine is aggregated with a 9-speed automatic transmission gears KATE R932 of Russian design. In addition to the "original" number of stages, the R932 features the absence of a traditional torque converter: the torque is transmitted here through four planetary gear sets. The absence of a transformer increases the efficiency of the gearbox, while smooth shifting is ensured by short-term slippage of special friction elements. The KATE R932 box is capable of "digesting" torque up to 1000 Nm.

The engine and gearbox are aggregated by means of an electric motor, that is, the transmission is hybrid. The drive for all EMP vehicles is full.

May 8, 2018 automotive expert Vyacheslav Subbotin said that the limousine has an armored capsule for the president, which resists serious weapons: both small arms and powerful ones, almost thirtieth caliber, and will work against mines. If suddenly the car hits a mine, then those who are in it will be alive. the machine remains connected under any conditions thanks to equipment that "other countries cannot achieve." She, as the expert pointed out, is based on Russian satellites and integrated into the car. The armor plate body is a completely Russian development. “The structure [of the body] is good for bending, good for torsion, a lot of boron-containing metals are used very strong, because the car turned out to be almost seven meters long, very serious,” Subbotin added.

Video

The first video about the Cortege project:

Video about Aurus Senat limousine:

Price

Orders from private consumers for Aurus cars developed as part of the Single Modular Platform (Cortege) project will begin to be accepted in late August - early September this year. The Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Denis Manturov informed the press about this.

At the same time, sales of Aurus cars will start in the first quarter of 2019. At the initial stage, Manturov noted, a sedan and a limousine will be offered.

Russian officials are also planning to transfer from foreign cars to Aurus.

To date, only the first batch of cars has been assembled - 16 copies. In addition to the limousine for the first person, these are EMP-4123 sedans and one EMP-4125 minibus. All these cars were transferred to the Kremlin garage Federal Service protection.

Prices for Aurus cars will start from 10 million rubles.

Project "Cortege" – is a government order aimed at developing its own own car for the needs of the President and other representatives of state power. It is planned to create technical means, able to compete with leading foreign concerns such as BMW and Mercedes.

luxury models

What features should a presidential car have?

At the moment, the head of the Russian state uses German car Mercedes S600 Pullman. It is planned to create a car that will not be inferior to it in quality and visual appeal. What will distinguish a tuple from imported counterparts?

• First of all, the security of the head of state is important. The Pullman armor is able to withstand not only shots from machine guns, but also explosions from hand grenades, so the Cortege should not be inferior in these parameters.
• It is necessary to provide a sealed security system that can protect people in the cabin from a gas attack; Mercedes has such a system and is actively working if necessary.
• The president often solves a large number of issues on the go, so the interior of the car should not only be beautiful and comfortable, but also have all the necessary office supplies so that the head of state can carry out his activities while traveling.
• There are other security systems, the features of which are kept in the strictest confidence.
• The cost of a new car, according to experts, will be at least 900,000 euros.
• Planned to revive government car ZIL, significantly improve it, turning it into a modern competitive limousine.
• In addition to the limousine, several more models are being developed, for example, an SUV for security and a minibus for escort.
• "Cortege" is a completely Russian development, the gearbox and engine are designed and planned to be assembled on the territory of Russia, but it is no secret that many structural elements were borrowed from foreign analogues eg Porsche.

general information

Cars of the Cortege project, photos of which can already be seen, were produced in several copies. Their wide release is not planned, however, sales will become possible in the future, they may be of interest to some successful businessmen.

• The project was a personal initiative of the president, it is aimed not only at showing that the Russian leader drives a car domestic production, but also to develop a platform that is completely different from foreign analogues, which can prove its viability. In other words, these are long-term investments aimed at reviving the Russian automotive industry.
• The inauguration of the new president will take place on the limousine in question.
• Designers are working hard to make modern limousine, which in many respects will be superior to imported analogues, in particular the American Cadillac.
• More than 12 billion rubles have already been invested in the project. The money was allocated to create not one car, but a whole family, including a variety of models for different purposes and tasks.
• Planned serial production SUVs of this family: this will allow the project to be launched to the masses, to cover all the costs spent on its creation.
• The manufacturer plans to produce 5,000 cars a year, they will become available not only to government agencies, but also to private individuals.
• The program includes the creation of a limousine, SUV, minivan. Of course, the equipment of cars will depend on their purpose, for example, special communication will be available in the presidential version, and in more simple configurations she may not be.
• Depending on the requirements of various ministries, the vehicle will be equipped with additional devices and functions.

• The package of the presidential car in the back of a limousine will include an armored capsule, special communications, various devices multimedia, equipment that allows you to protect the car from wiretapping, interception of information, various electronic functions for defense.
• The tires of the "Cortege" are distinguished by their ability to work, even if they are shot from automatic weapons. Limousine discs are made in a special way and allow the vehicle to move without the participation of tires.
• The fuel tank has a special design.
• Provides protection against attack from the air, such as drones and helicopters.
• The car will not be afraid even of machine gun shots.

Technical information "Cortege" in a new body

The technical equipment of the project is created entirely in Russia, but on the basis of some foreign technologies. The limousine will feature the following:

• A single platform is used, which allows creating several models on its basis. Modern automotive companies often use this approach: it makes it easier and cheaper to manufacture vehicles, while creating a constructively different bodies on the same wheelbase.
• Serious foreign companies are involved in the development of the project. In particular, such concerns as Porsche and Bosch Engineering showed interest in it. It was they who had a hand in developing the engine for the future project. A similar engine is installed on the Porsche V8, its volume is 4.6 liters. It is worth noting that in Russian version the cubic capacity was reduced to 4.4 liters. The motor is equipped with two turbocharging systems, which allows increasing its power to 600 hp.
• There is another engine developed by US: it is a more powerful V12. You could see the model at the Moscow Motor Show held in 2016. Volume power unit is 6.6 liters, and the power is 860 - hp. It is not yet known exactly which engine the 2018 Cortege project will receive, perhaps this will depend on the requests of the ministries for which the model will be assembled.
• The gearbox also has some special features. She has 9 steps, the device is fully automated. Releases transmission Russian company Katya; a feature of the transmission is the absence of a torque converter, instead of which an electric motor is used. This will allow the vehicles of the project to take advantage of the hybrid drive. The transmission, however, is not revolutionary new: similar devices are used by BMW and Mercedes.
• The speed characteristics of all models will be limited to 250 km / h, and the acceleration of a heavy vehicle will occur in 7 seconds.

A little about design

You can already see the first released models and independently evaluate the appearance of the novelty. Experts are actively discussing it, there are quite heated debates.

• The final design developed by NAMI specialists has already appeared.
• Outwardly, this is a rather massive car with a huge radiator grille, rounded shapes and a brutal appearance. Interior decoration quite strict, the interior is made of white leather, has inserts of fine wood.
• The center console has a built-in touchscreen.
• Engine and transmission, as well as the basis for different models, will not differ. Only the bodies will be different.
• The interior design will also be identical everywhere, with the exception of the version for the president, in addition, the presidential car will receive more options.
• The car will receive a large touch screen, climate control, dashboard with digital control.
• Vehicle dimensions will be as follows: 5800-6300 mm, width will be 2000-2200 mm, wheelbase- 3400-3800 mm, height - 1600-1650mm. Dimensions depend on the specific car model.
• Escort vehicles will have different dimensions: SUV class, body length - 5300-5700, width - 2000-2100 with a wheelbase of 3000-3300, and the height of the car will be 1850-1950 mm. The bus also has impressive dimensions, it is 5800 in length, 2100 in maximum width, and chassis will be 3200-3500, height depending on the modification - 1900-2200 mm.
• Pneumatic brakes for the project were developed by the Swedish company Haldex, as well as the Italian concern Brembo and the French Valeo.

In addition, a large number of leading companies took part in the development of individual vehicle components. European companies.

Cortege project: latest news of 2018

It is planned to launch the release in the spring of 2018, while only a few copies have been released for testing and review. Sedan EMP-4123 is planned to start production conveyor method by the end of the year, and the minibus will appear no earlier than in 2020. All cars in the line can only be seen on the roads by the end of 2029. We can assume that the car has only one competitor so far - the Mercedes S600 Pullman.

MOSCOW, July 6 - RIA Novosti. Vladimir Putin tested the latest Russian car executive class, which is being developed as part of the Tuple project. According to the press secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov, the head of state personally drove a prototype of the future limousine.

The President was pleased

The head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, told Izvestiya that the president personally examined the Cortege.

"Vladimir Putin has already familiarized himself with the project, he saw its different stages. He even drove "prototype A", they did not have time to show "prototype B," the minister said.

According to the official, the result of the work of domestic developers satisfied the president.

Manturov added that the president had tested "prototype A" - a batch of just such machines should be made available to the FSO by the end of 2017. Tests of cars for reliability and safety will last until the spring of 2018.

There was no testing

At the same time, the Kremlin denied the reports of some media, which reported that Putin personally tested the Cortege.

“No, he didn’t drive a prototype. He started off on it, drove a little, but didn’t drive,” Peskov said.

Last Tuesday, Denis Manturov denied media reports about the curtailment of funding for the Cortege project.

“I didn’t even understand who said it. Everything is according to plan, the work is going on,” the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade told RIA Novosti.

Then the official explained that the prototype of the new car will be commissioned in 2018, and full-fledged production will begin in 2019. According to the minister, the president elected in 2018 will arrive at the ceremony in a new car.

What is a "tuple"

Work on the Cortege project started in 2012. It is planned that four types of cars will be created: limousine, sedan, crossover and minibus.

Employees of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Scientific Research Automobile Institute" (NAMI) are engaged in the development of a new car. By the way, the project itself is not called "Cortege" (as journalists called it), but "Unified Modular Platform" (UMP).

It is planned that the new car will serve not only the president, but also other top Russian officials.

According to open data, foreign partners are also participating in the project: Porsche Engineering has developed one of the two engines that will be equipped with cars, and Bosch Engineering.

Employees of Russian Automobile Design, one of the divisions of NAMI, are working on the design of new cars. There are several options appearance"Tuple", but the final decision has not yet been made.

The media is also discussing the place of assembly of the "Cortege". In 2014, the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that crossovers would be assembled at the facilities of UAZ in Ulyanovsk. As for limousines, according to journalists, they will be produced by bus factory LiAZ in the Orekhovo-Zuevsky district of the Moscow region (belongs to the GAZ group) and at KamAZ in Naberezhnye Chelny.

Not only for the first persons

In April last year, Manturov said that the cars of the Cortege project would be delivered not only to officials. So, the military showed interest in new cars.

“We are planning to start deliveries for the Ministry of Defense, but this is based on the SUV (SUV - off-road vehicle of the Kortezh project. - Ed.),” Manturov said.

According to the minister, we are talking about a light armored vehicle.

At the same time, Manturov said that by 2020 the Ministry of Industry and Trade expects to reach the annual production of up to five thousand cars of the Cortege project of all types.

"Five" for safety

By 2020, the Ministry of Industry and Trade wants to increase the production of cars of the Kortezh projectBy 2020, Russia will produce 4-5 thousand units of cars of all types - limousines, sedans, SUVs and minivans, Denis Manturov, head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, told RIA Novosti.

Crash tests, traditional for all new cars, "Cortege" passed last year. In early June, the car was tested in Berlin.

"This is a frontal crash test, there are different tests, there are overlapping tests, there are side ones, there are with a rear impact. This is a whole series of tests in accordance with world standards. The first attempt, at the very first test of the frontal crash test - the highest score", Alexei Borovkov, Vice-Rector for Advanced Projects of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, said.

What do presidents drive?

Heads of state traditionally drive luxury cars. Some countries buy cars from abroad, and some prefer the national auto industry.

For example, Chinese leader Xi Jinping uses the FAW Hong Qi HQE and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe uses the Toyota Century.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel also prefers "his" car - Audi A8. True, her car is very different from the serial ones - an armored vehicle was created for the politician vehicle and the thickness of the glass is almost five centimeters. As a result, the sedan can withstand firearms and a grenade explosion under the bottom.

Standing apart is the limousine of US President Donald Trump, who received the nickname "The Beast" (The Beast). The weight of the vehicle exceeds eight tons, it has 20 cm of door armor and 12 cm of window armor.

The car, which costs $1.2 million, is able to withstand direct shots from large-caliber weapons.

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April 18, 2014 The head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, during a visit to NAMI, said that off-road vehicles for the Cortege project, which involves the development of a line domestic cars for the first persons, will be produced at the facilities UAZ.
He said that "the point has already been put in this matter": at UAZ, within the framework of the project, they will assemble not only cars for officials, but also "produce SUVs more available class ", using the same platform. According to the minister, after 2017 UAZ can produce up to 40 thousand of these SUVs.
This is directly in line with Sollers' plans to launch the new UAZ Patriot platform by 2018.

concept SUV Marussia F2. It could have been used in the Cortege, but Marusya Motors ceased to exist in 2014.

The Cortege project has been under development since 2012, includes the creation and production premium car for top officials, as well as escort vehicles - multivan, sedan and SUV. Production is scheduled to start in 2017-2018.
In the fall of 2013, NAMI became the sole executor of the state order for the development of vehicles under the project. The volume of budget investments in Kortezh is estimated at 12.4 billion rubles. until 2017 inclusive.

In 2014, 3.61 billion rubles have already been allocated from the budget. Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich estimated the total investment in the project at 22-24 billion rubles. The price of an SUV can start from 2 million rubles, and business class sedans - from 1-1.5 million rubles.
However, representatives of Sollers said that they could make an SUV on the Cortege platform "really mass car", the price of which in 2017 "will be less than 1 million rubles."
Oleg Deripaska's GAZ group, Volkswagen, which has a production facility in Kaluga, and Moscow's ZIL, which is being reanimated by the MosavtoZIL joint venture of Sberbank and the Moscow government, are considered as other car manufacturers within the Cortege.
According to the minister, KamAZ can also take part in the project, which "is regarded as possible partner Mercedes" to launch the production of premium brand sedans in Russia (Daimler owns 11% of the shares in KamAZ).
The manufacturer of sedans will be determined by mid-summer, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade expects to finally decide on all sites before the end of the year.

The Technical Assignment for an SUV class escort vehicle states: Length 5300-5700 mm, width 2000-2100 mm, wheelbase 3000-3300 mm, height 1850-1950 mm.

At the moment, UAZ does not have a platform for such tasks. The extended Limousine is built on an old platform and does not meet the requirements of a car for top officials, the UAZ concept shown in 2006 was not put into production :(.
Theoretically, the planned purchase of a license from SsangYong could become such a platform (we saw a fitting of such a hybrid in 2005). However, this does not fit well with the idea of ​​a government limousine as a national car.
So let's wait for the news...

In the meantime, sketches of designers:

You can see some sketches

July 2014, some data on the Tuple platform is clarified:

The Cortege platform (or EMP - a single modular platform) - all-wheel drive, with center differential Torsen and a longitudinal arrangement of the power unit. cardan shaft from transfer box To front axle goes on the right, as, for example, in the Audi Q7.
The motor is located above the front axle, the gearbox and transfer case are shifted into the cabin, almost to the middle of the base. One of the ideas promoted personally by Maxim Nagaitsev is a starter-generator, its use will shift the transmission even more. But so far, the use of a starter-generator is questionable, since the complexity of the design increases, and with it, the cost and time increase.

The engine is planned to be original, V12 configuration, volume from 6 to 6.6 liters, 800 hp. and torque of 1000 N.m. Of course, it will be turbocharged. One of the foreign companies will develop the engine. Terms of Reference sent to three - AVL, Ricardo and FEV. The delegation from NAMI is in Germany and resolves issues on the motor.

The designers of the EMP are influenced by the UAZ people, who are developing in parallel an SUV on the "Kortezhev" platform. In particular, one of their requirements is a close fit of the driver to the front axle. The fact is that the Ulyanovsk people make the car smaller than the Patriot, a sort of baby UAZ, and they have their own requirements for dimensions. All layouts are built around a single motor shield and pedal assembly. This slightly limits the freedom of SUV and minivan designers. Van in general, along the way, turned from a single-volume vehicle into a strictly bonneted one, due to the requirements for the driver's landing.

The original components are planned at a minimum. In fact, only the motor will be its own, and, possibly, the starter-generator. Gearbox, transfer case, suspension, etc. ordered from specialized firms. The design of all Cortege cars was made by Alexey Chvokin. But these are only preliminary sketches, in the future the appearance of the machines will change.

The first prototypes of the A series should appear in the spring of 2016, production is unlikely to begin before 2019.

February 2017, official images of Cortege cars appeared.
They were published on the official website of Rospatent as a patent for an industrial design dated February 08, 2017
The following is indicated as the patent holder: Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Central Order of the Red Banner of Labor Research Automobile and automotive institute "US" (RU)

SUV (patent RU 102117):

As a rule, the heads of major world states travel in cars specially made to order for them. Usually these are armored models of a representative class, equipped with a special set of security equipment. It is interesting that certain information about these cars is classified, so it is almost impossible to accurately name their cost and the full range of options available inside.

Review

It is difficult to say which of the heads of state in the world has the “coolest” transport, since at first glance all the cars are outwardly good. But one thing is certain: leaders major countries, in which Automotive industry, move on domestic models. For example, the President of Italy, popularizing local auto industry, drives a five-meter Lancia Thema sedan. The head of the Czech Republic received a gift from the Skoda auto concern superb new generations. For more than six decades, all French presidents have been driving only the car of their country.

The exception is Vladimir Putin. Today he is driving an armored Mercedes S600 Pullman. Glancing at the cars of the current president of the Russian Federation, we can unequivocally conclude that at work the head of our state prefers premium german cars, although there are models in his personal garage domestic brands cars, some of which are rare value.

Pullman armor reliably protects against grenades and machine guns. The car is also equipped with a pressurization system in case there is a gas attack. The interior of this limousine is more like a mini-office: Russian President has the ability to solve government issues, being directly in the car. Information about options and how it works internal systems security is a secret. However, according to preliminary estimates, such a limousine cost at least nine hundred thousand euros.

Previously, Russian leaders traveled in ZIL-41052 armored limousines. The intelligence of the United States for a long time could not find out their secret. And only after the collapse of the USSR, the Americans purchased and dismantled the ZIL-41052. It turned out that the Russians had not reinforced its frame with armor. Our designers managed to create a special armored capsule, and a car was already assembled around it. The President of the Russian Federation has long wanted to transfer to a domestic car model. And such an opportunity will present itself very soon. To this end, a completely new "Cortege" was created.

The car, the photo of which is presented below, will be available to everyone at the beginning of 2018.

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Ordinary citizens are unlikely to know that all the cars of the Russian head of state belong to the structural unit of the FSO - Garage special purpose. The history of its existence dates back to 1921, when the Council of People's Commissars allocated several cars designed to serve Lenin and his family. However, the date of birth of GON can be considered 1906, when the Imperial motorized garage was created at the court of Nicholas II. The cars that were in it, after the revolution, were inherited by the Bolshevik government.

Today, the main means of transportation of the head of the Russian state is an armored "Mercedes" class S, Grand model Pullman. It, depending on the goals, is sometimes changed to Mercedes Sprinter, VW Caravelle or BMW 5-Series.

The elongated executive limousine of the president was made on special order. Its length is 6.2 meters. The assembly of this machine was carried out in conditions of strict secrecy. According to some reports, it weighs about three tons. This "weight" is primarily due to the massive armor of the body, as well as the presence of special tires that can withstand not only shots, but also grenade explosions. However, despite such a tangible mass, current car President has a fairly decent dynamics, which is provided by a 400-horsepower engine with a displacement of six liters. However, it is known that Putin prefers domestically produced equipment. Even the helicopters he flies are Russian Mi-8s. That is why the Cortege project was launched on his initiative.

New cars of the head of state

It is already known that the elected President of Russia will arrive at the inauguration in 2018 in a new super limousine. Photos of this car have already been exposed in the media. It is known that the "Cortege" - the car of the President of Russia - will look much better than the "mega-Cadillac" of its American counterpart. From now on, the head of our state can be seen leaving not from a special version, but from a domestically produced limousine. What are the cars of the Cortege project, their photos, specifications- all this will be presented in this article. About twelve billion rubles were planned for the creation of this ambitious program, according to the media, and only 3.61 billion rubles will be transferred directly from the budget. A whole family of limousines will be created for this amount. Russian production.

"Cortege" - a car, the photo of which is presented below, will be produced not only for the first persons of our state. Several modifications are provided. SUVs, sedans - cars of the "Cortege" series - will be mass-produced. It is assumed that at least five thousand units will be produced per year, which will be sold, including to private individuals.

The lineup

Cars "Cortege" of Russian production will be presented in several versions. According to the program, a sedan, limousine, minivan and SUV produced under this program will soon appear. Of course, not everyone will be equipped with “presidential” armor, special communications, etc. Only the Cortege of the President of Russia will have a special assembly. New car it is supposed to purchase for other representatives of the authorities. Upon prior request, certain additional options can be installed on them.

Both domestic and world automotive industry experts already today admit that Cortege cars will be very popular not only among government officials, but also among wealthy businessmen. However, do not think that this will be a commercial project. After all, since Soviet times, for the first time in Russia, “its own” supercar will appear, which will be driven by both the head of state and his escorts. Cars of the Cortege project, as you know, include a limousine for the President of Russia, as well as support vehicles with SUV and minibus bodies intended for accompanying persons.

Description

First of all, the Cortege is the car of the President of Russia. Therefore, for cars of this level, the limousine of the head of state will be provided with an armored capsule, communication and special communications systems, multimedia devices, means for protecting against listening or intercepting information, evacuation, radio-electronic options for power defense. Presidential cars The cortege will be equipped with tires that work even after heavy shelling. A disc system will be installed on them so that the limousine can, if necessary, drive even without tires. Another innovation will be a special gas tank. It is said that even without security vehicles and a territory cleared by the FSO, which is impossible in reality, people in this vehicle will be protected from an enemy helicopter, a drone, as well as from grenades and a machine gun.

Additional Information

Today, many experts are interested in what the Cortege cars are. Needless to say, this is a fictitious name. At FSUE NAMI - Research automotive institute- the project is called "Single Modular Platform", short EMP. This uncomplicated name is explained by many. After all, we are talking not only about the presidential limousine, but also about several other models that have a single technical “stuffing”.

It must be said that modular platforms today are widely used in the automotive industry. None known in the world car company can't do without them. The most famous representatives of the modular family in Russia are MQB, which combines Audi models, Volkswagen, Skoda and SEAT, as well as B0, which is used for Renault, Lada, Nissan, Dacia cars.

"Single Modular Platform"

It was developed by US, but already at the initial stage, very serious German partners joined this project. These are Bosch Engineering and Porsche Engineering. The last to be developed was one of the two engines that power Russian-made Cortege vehicles. According to media reports, this unit was created on the basis of already existing motor Porsche V8 with a volume of 4.6 liters, however, in the domestic specification, its cubic capacity is reduced to 4.4 liters. However, it must be said that the performance of the engine will not suffer from this: it is expected that with the help of the existing two turbochargers, the Cortege cars will have a power of up to 600 Horse power and a torque of 880 Nm.

Specifications

The second engine that the Cortege will be equipped with - a new Russian car - is the V12. It is developed directly in NAMI. This engine was first demonstrated on International Motor Show in Moscow in 2016. With a volume of 6.6 liters and the support of a pair of two-stage turbines, the engine will develop 860 hp. forces and 1000 Nm of torque. Traction is supplied to the wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission, produced by the Russian company "Kate". According to some reports, an electric motor is built into the “automatic”, the working name of which is R932, instead of a torque converter. Thanks to this innovation, Cortege vehicles will have all the advantages of a hybrid drive. By the way, similar transmission device provided by both Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Acceleration time for all models is seven seconds, and maximum speed, which they can develop - 250 kilometers per hour.

Design models "Cortege"

The new photo of which can already be seen in the media is very often discussed by experts. Behind last years Several dozen versions of sketches of all models of the series were published. It is already known that the main style of the supercar was developed at NAMI in the division "Russian automotive design". However, the final version model range can only be seen at the end of 2017. There are only sketchy images of the presidential limousine. They were published in the bulletin issued by Rospatent in 2017.
A year earlier, the design of the front panel of the car was declassified in the same department of Russia. The photo shows a generous leather and wood finish, giving appearance undeniably a noble sight.

As in the case with single platform, as well as engines and transmissions, the interior design of the entire model range - limousine, crossover, sedan and minibus - will be similar. Judging by the pictures published in the press, all of them will be equipped with a digital dashboard, a sufficiently large screen and, of course, two “washers” that regulate the climate control inside the cars. They are provided for both the driver and front passenger. It is not difficult to guess that the presidential limousine will also have climate system for the rear passenger.

Dimensions

To date, the preliminary parameters of the cars of the Cortege series are already known. The executive limousine has a length of 5800-6300 mm, a width of 2000-2200 mm with a wheelbase of 3400-3800, and a height of 1600-1650.

SUV class escort vehicles have slightly different parameters. Their length is 5300-5700, width - 2000-2100, wheelbase - 3000-3300, and height - 1850-1950 millimeters.

The parameters of the minibus are also very impressive. Its length is 5400-5800 mm, width - 2000-2100 with a wheelbase of 3200-3500 and a height of 1900-2200.

Involvement of foreign companies

Perhaps one of the most famous foreign firms involved in the project is the Swedish Haldex. Her systems all-wheel drive well known to motorists. However, only one of its divisions took part in the project, which produces pneumatic brakes. They are often used on executive limousines.

At the same time, Brembo was working on the brakes of the Cortege series - enough well-known manufacturer from Italy, whose products are often installed on sports and racing cars. There is another company on the list of co-executors of the project - the famous French Valeo, which produces auto components. IN Nizhny Novgorod it has a production of windshield wipers and lighting systems.

The list of creators of domestic presidential transport also includes Harman Connected. It specializes in audio systems manufactured under the Bang&Olufsen and Harman/Kordon brands. They are installed on models premium brands automotive giants such as BMW and Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, etc. In the Cortege project, Harman Connected was engaged in software development. This company also has a representative office in Nizhny Novgorod. She developed software for multimedia systems for the president's car, as well as for the first persons of our state.

Already in January 2014, in Novo-Ogarevo, Russian President Putin was able to evaluate the prototype of a VIP limousine called "Cortege". He liked the car, he even got behind the wheel of a model, but then it was impossible to talk about full-fledged testing.

Putin saw "prototype A", which by the end of 2017 will be at the disposal of the Federal Security Service. The developers initially warned that they would not be able to quickly design the entire car from scratch. However, they identified several key components that are characterized as “purely Russian product". This is the body, from its design to its structure, the engine is a hallmark of the brand, the transmission, as a world first presidential limousine is all-wheel drive, chassis, including the tuning of components and components from well-known companies, electronics - engine, chassis and transmission control.