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Old Dec 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
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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its to much going on with the body, well the back is sweet
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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looks like an aston martin + audi r8 lovechild... in a good way
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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That's what she said
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cjkim
looks like an aston martin + audi r8 lovechild... in a good way
+ lotus
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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I like it!
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ever Hernandez
The run to 120 was accomplished in just under nine seconds and the top speed is reported to be an electronically limited 233[/U][/B] mph. So a Veyron/Ultimate Aero/GT9/CCX-killer this is not.

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.
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Old Dec 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

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Old Dec 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.

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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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That is hard.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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im rofling so hard at the title.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 02:45 AM
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That's what she said
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...
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:15 AM
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There is... plastic! Wonderful car but for what it will probalby cost fake plastic grills are a big fail imho
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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Its a GTR crossed with an MC12
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 06:22 AM
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It does have a hard look to it. Very mean looking from the front, looks like the Lotus Eagle from the top view.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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still laughing at the title.

the front reminds me of a Fish. but looks cool though.










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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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I love that car, looks amazing
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Pretty cool - like the looks.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kersh4w
im rofling so hard at the title.



catchy, isn't it?
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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As this car has gotten more attention with recently released pictures, videos, and a review by TopGear, I believe this deserves a [Bump!]

Originally Posted by Falken
Its a GTR crossed with an MC12
^+1 My thoughts exactly; especially from the side.
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