Zenvo ST1

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Zenvo ST1
Overview
ManufacturerZenvo Automotive A/S
Production2009–2016 (15 Units)
AssemblyZealand, Denmark
DesignerChristian Brandt and Jesper Hermann
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutMid-engined, rear wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine7.0 L Twincharged LS7 V8
Power output1,104 PS (1,089 bhp; 812 kW)
TransmissionCIMA 7-speed automated manual[1]
6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,055 mm (120.3 in)
Length4,665 mm (183.7 in)
Width2,041 mm (80.4 in)
Height1,198 mm (47.2 in)
Curb weight1,688 kg (3,721 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorZenvo TS1 GT

The Zenvo ST1 is a high performance sports car manufactured by Danish company Zenvo Automotive. It is the company's first model and is manufactured almost entirely by the hands of a small team of workers, with the exception of a CNC router.

Specifications[edit]

Zenvo ST1 at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show

The ST1 is powered by a twincharged 7,011 cc (7.0 L; 427.8 cu in) LS7 V8 engine[2] that generates 1,104 PS (1,089 bhp; 812 kW) at 6,900 rpm and 1,430 N⋅m (1,055 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,500 rpm.[3] According to The Motor Report, the car set a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time of 3.0 seconds, with 0–200 km/h (124 mph) taking 8.9 seconds, and a top speed of 375 km/h (233 mph).[4]

The ST1 is made entirely by hand with the exception of a high performance, 5 axis CNC router. It comes equipped with keyless entry, satellite navigation, telescopic steering wheel adjustment and electrically adjustable leather racing seats.[5]

The car has a list price of €660,000.[6] The price for registering the car in Denmark is around DKK 16 million (€2,143,952) as a result of the country's high registration taxes; however, Zenvo is aiming at the export market only.[7] Production is limited to 15 cars.[8]

Design[edit]

Zenvo claims the ST1 is entirely a result of Danish design. The car was designed by Christian Brandt and Jesper Hermann.[9] The carbon fibre body was made in Germany and many components such as gauges, gas tank, ABS brakes, traction control and airbags come from American or German made cars.[10]

Appearances[edit]

Top Gear[edit]

The Zenvo ST1 was critically panned by the British motoring program Top Gear after a series of unfortunate accidents during filming of a segment for the show, including the car catching fire after a cooling unit failure. Another car from the company eventually finished a complete timed lap of the (wet) Top Gear Test Track; the resulting time was worse than the time of a BMW M5,[11] also on a wet track. Zenvo responded to Top Gear with a statement published on the Danish website Pro Street.[6]

Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix 2015[edit]

At this event, the Zenvo ST1 caught fire, forcing the driver to bail out as quickly as possible. Zenvo said the fire was caused by fuel line problems.[12]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (4 March 2015). "Zenvo ST1 Supercar Gets New Transmission, Minor Updates For 2015 Geneva Motor Show". Motor Authority. Retrieved 19 October 2022. The new transmission, sourced from Italy's CIMA, features seven forward gears and a single clutch. Gear shifts are said to take place in as little as 35 milliseconds, making this one of the fastest shifting, single clutch transmissions in the world.
  2. ^ Clifton Klaverweiden, ed. (28 November 2011). "Video: Zenvo ST1 supercar rocks a supercharged and turbo'ed LS7". lsxmag.com. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Zenvo ST1 1104 PS (2009) Technical Specifications and performance figures". zeperfs.com. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  4. ^ Tony O'Kane (18 December 2008). "Zenvo ST1: Denmark's Very Own Veyron? from The Motor Report, 18 December 2008". Themotorreport.com.au. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Danish firm Zenvo Automotive unveils 1110hp ST1 supercar". MotorAuthority. Retrieved 16 December 2008.
  6. ^ a b "Zenvo svarer igen: Sandheden bag Top Gear testen". prostreet.dk. 20 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  7. ^ Dansk superbil til 16 mio. kr from epn.dk. Archived 17 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  8. ^ "Dansk superbil til 16 millioner" (in Danish). Pleasure.dk. 18 December 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Dansk superbil med 1.104 hk" (in Danish). bilbasen.dk. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  10. ^ "Aftonbladet: 1104 hästar dansk dynamit" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet.se. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  11. ^ "Zenvo Is Pissed About Top Gear's Ultra-Harsh Review". Jalopnik.
  12. ^ "HER ER ÅRSAGEN: ZENVO ST1 BRYDER I BRAND UNDER CHGP" (in Danish). Bilsektionen.dk. Retrieved 2 August 2015.

External links[edit]

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