Aurus SenatOverviewManufacturerAurus MotorsProductionModel years2021-present[1]AssemblyDesignerMike Robinson[2]Body and chassisClassFull-size luxury carBody styleLayoutLongitudinal front-engine, four-wheel drivePowertrainEngine4.4 L NAMI/Porsche Engineering developed V8 (twin-turbo, petrol)Electric motorSEGZ, 62 hp (63 PS; 46 kW)Power output590 hp (598 PS; 440 kW)Transmission9-speed KATE R932 automaticHybrid drivetrainHEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)DimensionsWheelbase3,300 mm (129.9 in)LengthWidth2,020 mm (79.5 in)Height1,695 mm (66.7 in)Curb weightChronologyPredecessorZIL-41047 (spiritual)
The Aurus Senat (Russian: Aypyc Сенат) is a luxury full-size car by Russian automaker Aurus Motors and developed by NAMI in Moscow, Russia.[4] It is the presidential state car of Russia under Vladimir Putin.[5][6] The Aurus Senat was retro-styled after the ZIS-110, a Soviet limousine introduced in 1945.[7][8]
The first known use of the Senat was during Russian president Vladimir Putin’s 2018 presidential inauguration.[9] The Senat was shown publicly 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’)[10][11] were expected to be available for export to the Middle East and China in late 2018.[12][needs update] A civilian version of the Senat is manufactured by a joint venture between the NAMI and LiAZ firms.[12] 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).[13] The Aurus Senat is part of the Kortezh series, which will eventually include a van and an SUV.[14]
In June 2022, Turkmenistan purchased a Senat for use by Serdar Berdimuhamedov.[15]
On February 20, 2024, it was reported that Kim Jong Un received a Senat as a gift from President Vladimir Putin, which South Korea says is against UN sanctions on providing certain vehicles including luxury cars.[16] In mid March 2024, North Korean television released footage appearing to show Kim Jong Un using the car to attend a military event.[17] On June 19, 2024, Putin gave Kim another Senat as a gift.[18]
On May 10, 2026, Putin gave Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim another Aurus Senat as a gift in conjunction with the 81st anniversary of Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.[19]
Development of the Senat began in 2013[20] with production, in civilian S600 or official L700 versions, beginning in 2021 at the Sollers JSC factory in Yelabuga.[21][22][23] Porsche and Bosch helped develop the engine.[24]
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.[4]
The vehicle got a facelift in 2024.[25]
- Aurus Motors
- Spot-video by Aurus Russia: Aurus Senat (YouTube)