On January 1st, 1951, the Perun Automotive Plant(Перун автомоби́льный заво́д) was founded in the Soviet Union. The factory was completed the following year and built in Leningrad, near the Neva River. The plant produced heavy-duty military vehicles and trucks until the early 60s, when it was expanded to build luxury limousines for the elite. In the 70s and 80s, Perun also tried its hand at the sports car. Several models were built, with varying success. These automobiles were often too pricey and unconventional for the average consumer, but were mostly enjoyable cars for those who could afford them. Surprisingly, they enjoyed considerable success outside the USSR and were often featured in Western media. After the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, Perun turned its attention to the executive car market. After fighting against the likes of Mercedes and Audi, Perun managed to scrape through the Russian financial crisis. Today, Perun continues to produce luxurious vehicles, performance cars, and military equipment, much like it did during its Soviet era. Recently, after a couple of concept exercises in the mid-2000s, Perun plans to create a V16-powered hypercar. It would compete with the best from Porsche and Ferrari and become the first true Russian sports car since the Marussia B2. The supercar will be heavily based on previous concept cars.
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