Wow.....this thing's hard!
12-16-2008, 08:51 PM
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Wow.....this thing's hard!
I've never really come across anything like this. What more of a statement does one need to make than just drive this thing on the street.
Regardless of how the thing drives, I think it looks amazing. These are some of my favorite shots.
With supercar startups coming out of the woodwork, it takes a lot to get our attention. Danish company Zenvo Automotive has done just that with the announcement of its newest project, the ST1. With a mid-mounted turbocharged and supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine (perhaps from Chevrolet?), the ST1 puts out an incredible 1,104 horsepower and funnels it through a six-speed manual gearbox. Attention officially granted.
The project was started back in 2004, and the first cars are -- optimistically -- planned for delivery in 2009. The first performance tests were completed in October and the rear-wheel-drive ST1 is claimed to have reached 62 mph in what we imagine was a traction-limited 3.2 seconds. The run to 120 was accomplished in just under nine seconds and the top speed is reported to be an electronically limited 233 mph. So a Veyron/Ultimate Aero/GT9/CCX-killer this is not.
The Zenvo ST1 certainly looks unique, with a very geometric appearance, including boomerang-shaped vents adorning the grille, hood and sides. Nothing quite like it is currently rolling on the roads and with just 15 scheduled for production, prospective owners can count on never seeing one in the Whole Foods parking lot.
Here's the Autoblog Link
Regardless of how the thing drives, I think it looks amazing. These are some of my favorite shots.
With supercar startups coming out of the woodwork, it takes a lot to get our attention. Danish company Zenvo Automotive has done just that with the announcement of its newest project, the ST1. With a mid-mounted turbocharged and supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine (perhaps from Chevrolet?), the ST1 puts out an incredible 1,104 horsepower and funnels it through a six-speed manual gearbox. Attention officially granted.
The project was started back in 2004, and the first cars are -- optimistically -- planned for delivery in 2009. The first performance tests were completed in October and the rear-wheel-drive ST1 is claimed to have reached 62 mph in what we imagine was a traction-limited 3.2 seconds. The run to 120 was accomplished in just under nine seconds and the top speed is reported to be an electronically limited 233 mph. So a Veyron/Ultimate Aero/GT9/CCX-killer this is not.
The Zenvo ST1 certainly looks unique, with a very geometric appearance, including boomerang-shaped vents adorning the grille, hood and sides. Nothing quite like it is currently rolling on the roads and with just 15 scheduled for production, prospective owners can count on never seeing one in the Whole Foods parking lot.
Here's the Autoblog Link
Last edited by Ever Hernandez; 12-16-2008 at 08:59 PM.
12-16-2008, 09:36 PM
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With that much power it should be closer to the veyron 257MPH record as long as the gearing is right. Not sure why they limit it to 233 MPH unless they are just trying to protect the car, not sure why.
Top speed is all about aerodynamics. The Veyron has a retractible spoiler for high speeds so it reduces drag. I am sure that is good for atleast 5-10 MPH or more.
12-16-2008, 09:45 PM
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The SSC ultimate aero is a better car, they claim 270 MPH. check it out http://www.shelbysupercars.com/news-121008.php
Last edited by Highway8; 12-17-2008 at 12:27 AM.
12-16-2008, 09:49 PM
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The design, though subjective, is effective and cohesive. It draws attention to its purposeful sculpted body lines. It screams, "Get tha fawk outta my way or you're gonna die"
They said this is no Veyron/GT9/CCX/Aero killer, but quite honestly, apart from the Koenigsegg, this is the ultimate machine one should want to be seen in.
They said this is no Veyron/GT9/CCX/Aero killer, but quite honestly, apart from the Koenigsegg, this is the ultimate machine one should want to be seen in.
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12-17-2008, 02:45 AM
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rofl
thats what i was thinking when i saw the title! hahah
that joke is seriously getting out of control!
anyways! i think the car looks sick! yikes
turbocharged and supercharge....interesting strategy. lets see if it pays off for them...
That's what she said
that joke is seriously getting out of control!
anyways! i think the car looks sick! yikes
turbocharged and supercharge....interesting strategy. lets see if it pays off for them...
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Any pics? Useless w/o em~
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