Zenvo ST1
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| Zenvo ST-1 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Zenvo |
| Also called | Zenvo Automotive ST-1 |
| Production | 2009 |
| Assembly | Zealand, Denmark |
| Designer | Christian Henriksen and Jesper Hermann |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | MR |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Turbocharged and Supercharged 7.0L V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,055 mm (120.3 in) |
| Length | 4,665 mm (183.7 in) |
| Width | 2,041 mm (80.4 in) |
| Height | 1,198 mm (47.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,376 kg (3,034 lb) |
The Zenvo STI (also spelled ST1 or ST-1) is a high performance sports car manufactured by Danish company Zenvo.
Characteristics
The Zenvo ST-1 is a high performance sports car. Its turbocharged and supercharged 7-litre V8 engine will be set to generate 1,250 hp (932 kW) in the USA[1] and achieve 1,104 hp (823 kW) elsewhere at 6,900 rpm and 1,430 N⋅m (1,050 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,500 rpm. According to The Motor Report, recent tests returned a 0–100 km/h time of 3.0 seconds, while 0–200 km/h took 8.9 seconds, and a top speed of 375 km/h (233 mph)[2]
Zenvo offers keyless entry, satellite navigation, power telescoping steering wheel, and leather electrically adjustable racing seats.[3]
Limited production
Jesper Jensen and Troels Vollertsen, the two-man team behind the ST1, have decided to produce only 15 Zenvo Series vehicles to keep it an exclusive car.[4]
Danish design
Zenvo claim the ST One is entirely a result of Danish design. The car's aggressive lines were designed by Christian Brandt and Jesper Hermann who own the car design consultancy Hermann Brandt Hartvig.[5] Brandt, who was head of design on the project, has also worked for Alfa Romeo and Kleemann, an after-market tuning company for customising Mercedes-Benz cars located in Farum, Denmark.[6] The carbon fibre body is made in Germany and many components such as gauges, petrol tank, ABS brakes, traction control, and airbags come from US or German cars.[7]
Cost
It is estimated that the basic cost of the car, without registration or tax, will be around five million Danish kroner, which is approximately $850,000 US dollars. The cost of putting the car on the road in Denmark would be around 16 million kroner as a result of registration expenses, but Zenvo is aiming at the export market alone.[8]
Reception
Reception of the ST One has been poor. During a recent test drive on British motoring magazine TV show Top Gear the ST One caught fire.[9]
References
- ^ "BBC News - Supercar with 1,250 horsepower hit market". Bbc.co.uk. 2011-11-19. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ^ Tony O'Kane (2008-12-18). "Zenvo ST1: Denmark's Very Own Veyron? from The Motor Report, 18 December 2008". Themotorreport.com.au. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ^ Danish firm Zenvo Automotive unveils 1,100 hp (820 kW) ST1 supercar. MotorAuthority, 16 December 2008.
- ^ "Dansk superbil til 16 millioner. From Pleasure.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 18 December 2008". Pleasure.dk. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ^ Dansk superbil med 1.104 hk from bilbasen.dk. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ Mercedes Kleemann GTK Concept from DueMotori.com. Retrieved 19 December 2008.
- ^ "Aftonbladet: 1104 hästar dansk dynamit". Aftonbladet.se. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
- ^ Dansk superbil til 16 mio. kr from epn.dk. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ http://topgear-magazine.com/post/76960700055/the-zenvo-st1-literally-on-fire. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
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