The 117th ZIL model was released in 1971 as a government limousine of the 114th model. Its forms were rather strict and harmonious.
Despite of the fact that the length was shorter, which also affected the base of the wheels, on the whole, the silhouette remained the same: it was still elegant, swift, made in accordance with the style of passenger ZIL cars.
At the same time, the exterior of the 117th model was different by the front car body.