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Ever Hernandez 12-16-2008 08:51 PM

Wow.....this thing's hard!
 
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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

ferg 12-16-2008 09:04 PM

its to much going on with the body, well the back is sweet

cjkim 12-16-2008 09:04 PM

looks like an aston martin + audi r8 lovechild... in a good way

briann 12-16-2008 09:08 PM

That's what she said
:lol:

nvrfalter 12-16-2008 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by cjkim (Post 2772538)
looks like an aston martin + audi r8 lovechild... in a good way

+ lotus

05rex8 12-16-2008 09:09 PM

I like it! :Drooling_

Highway8 12-16-2008 09:36 PM


Originally Posted by Ever Hernandez (Post 2772507)
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.

Highway8 12-16-2008 09:45 PM

The SSC ultimate aero is a better car, they claim 270 MPH. check it out http://www.shelbysupercars.com/news-121008.php

Ever Hernandez 12-16-2008 09:49 PM

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.

9krpmrx8 12-16-2008 10:57 PM

That is hard.

kersh4w 12-16-2008 11:04 PM

im rofling so hard at the title.

nikkdizzle 12-17-2008 02:45 AM

rofl

That's what she said
:lol:
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...

bse50 12-17-2008 03:15 AM

There is... plastic! Wonderful car but for what it will probalby cost fake plastic grills are a big fail imho :)

Falken 12-17-2008 06:22 AM

Its a GTR crossed with an MC12

DailyDriver2k5 12-17-2008 06:22 AM

It does have a hard look to it. Very mean looking from the front, looks like the Lotus Eagle from the top view.

alfy28 12-17-2008 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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alienRX8 12-17-2008 08:21 AM

I love that car, looks amazing

JRichter 12-17-2008 08:37 AM

Pretty cool - like the looks.

Ever Hernandez 12-17-2008 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by kersh4w (Post 2772765)
im rofling so hard at the title.




catchy, isn't it? :lol:

Wing5 03-24-2010 01:51 PM

As this car has gotten more attention with recently released pictures, videos, and a review by TopGear, I believe this deserves a [Bump!] :yesnod:


Originally Posted by Falken (Post 2773029)
Its a GTR crossed with an MC12

^+1 My thoughts exactly; especially from the side. :Drooling_
http://www.topgear.com/UK/assets/cms...p=100223_04:12


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