The long-rumored ‘Project Kortezh’ has finally shed its veil. This monstrous limousine, boasting an imposing 6,620mm length and a VR10 ballistic protection rating, has signaled the resurrection of Russian luxury with its homegrown hybrid powertrain. What truly sends car geeks into a frenzy is the mechanical pedigree: a 4.4L V8 twin-turbo engine co-developed by NAMI and Porsche Engineering, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission independently developed by KATE. The fact that this powertrain can catapult a 6-ton armored fortress from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6 seconds is utterly crazy. It is not just an official state car; it is a “fortress in motion” that commands absolute presence on the tarmac.
