Zil
Zil is a conceptual character in Cars 2. He originally served as the film's main antagonist, until his role was rewritten and replaced by Miles Axlerod and Professor Zündapp.
Livery
According to concept art, Zil was to be painted jet black, and have a chrome bumper.
Model
His design is based on the 1951 ZiS-112/1, a race car made in the Soviet Union that performed poorly.