Czinger 21C
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Czinger 21C
| image = Czinger 21C FOS2022.jpg
| aka =
| manufacturer = Czinger Vehicles{{cite web|url=https://www.czinger.com|title=Czinger website}}
| production = 2021–present
| assembly =
| class = Sports car (S)
| body_style = 2-door coupé
| layout =
| related =
| platform =
| engine = {{cvt|2.88|L|cuin}} flat-crank DOHC Twin turbo V8
| powerout = {{convert|950|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}
{{convert|550|lbft|Nm kgm|0|abbr=on}} of torque
{{convert|1,250|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 11,500 rpm (combined)
| battery = 2 kWh lithium titanate battery
| range =
| motor = 3x Electric Motors (1x Advanced axial flux Motor Generator Unit (MGU) + 2x high output electric motors with torque-vectoring function for efficient wheel control)
| electric_range =
| drivetrain = Combination Parallel hybrid and Through the Road (TTR) hybrid
| transmission = 7-speed sequential transaxle with hydraulic actuated multi-plate clutch
| charging =
| wheelbase =
| length =
| width = {{cvt|2050|mm|in|1}}
| height =
| weight = {{cvt|1250|kg|lb}}
| designer = David O’Connell
Kevin Czinger
Lukas Czinger
| door =
| predecessor = Divergent Blade
| successor =
}}
The Czinger 21C is a hybrid sports car developed using 3D printing{{cite journal |last1=Stevens |first1=Tim |title=The Real Value of 3D Printing |journal=Road & Track |date=January 2023 |volume=14 |page=22}} by the American car manufacturer Czinger Vehicles. Manufacturing began in 2021,{{cite web|title=Czinger 21C Hybride : une hypercar de 1233 chevaux|url=https://www.turbo.fr/actualite-automobile/czinger-21c-hybride-une-hypercar-de-1233-chevaux-157597|author=Jean-Etienne Celle|date=17 February 2020|publication-date=}} with a planned production run of 80 units and deliveries starting Q4 2023, most expected to be delivered in 2024 according to founder Kevin Czinger.{{Cite web |last=Pequeño IV |first=Antonio |date=2022-06-27 |title=Czinger Vehicles Establishes Dealer Network |url=https://labusinessjournal.com/featured/czinger-vehicles-establishes-dealer-network/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=Los Angeles Business Journal |language=en-US}}
Presentation
Designed, developed and built in Los Angeles, California, the Czinger 21C launches the new brand Czinger Vehicles{{cite web|title=1250 chevaux pour la Czinger 21C|url=https://www.endurance-info.com/fr/1250-chevaux-pour-la-czinger-21c/|author=claudeenduranceinfocom|website=www.endurance-info.com|date=17 February 2020|access-date=19 February 2020|publication-date=}} named after its founders Kevin and Lukas Czinger. The car was to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2020, but the show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|title=Le Salon de l'automobile de Genève est annulé|url=https://www.tdg.ch/suisse/conseil-federal-interdit-manifestations-mille-personnes/story/19591038|author=Virginie Lenk|date=28 February 2020|publication-date=|access-date=29 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327231100/https://www.tdg.ch/suisse/conseil-federal-interdit-manifestations-mille-personnes/story/19591038|archive-date=27 March 2020|url-status=dead}} It was instead presented on March 11, 2020, in London during a special event.{{cite web|title=Czinger 21C : la voiture du futur peut faire encore rêver|url=https://www.caradisiac.com/czinger-21c-la-voiture-du-futur-peut-faire-encore-rever-181921.htm|author=Pierre Desjardins|date=12 March 2020|publication-date=}}
Czinger Vehicles will produce only 80 units in two configurations: a road variant and a track variant called "Lightweight Track".{{cite web|title=Salon de Genève 2020 : la nouvelle marque Czinger avec la supercar 21C|url=https://www.caradisiac.com/salon-de-geneve-2020-la-nouvelle-marque-czinger-avec-la-supercar-21c-181489.htm|author=Audric Doche|date=21 February 2020|publication-date=}}
Technical characteristics
The 21C has a driver's seat in the central position and an in-line, tandem passenger seat behind that of the driver, minimizing the width of the cockpit.{{cite web|title=Czinger 21C (2020) : 1.250ch pour la supercar imprimée en 3D|url=https://news.sportauto.fr/news/1546554/Czinger-21C-impression-3D-vid%C3%A9o-salon-Gen%C3%A8ve-2020|author=Maxime K|website=news.sportauto.fr|date=17 February 2020|access-date=19 February 2020|publication-date=|archive-date=19 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219084426/https://news.sportauto.fr/news/1546554/Czinger-21C-impression-3D-vid%25C3%25A9o-salon-Gen%25C3%25A8ve-2020|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |last=Golson |first=Daniel |title=Czinger 21C First Ride Review: 3D-Printed Absurdity |url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/czinger-21c-hypercar-first-ride-review-3d-printed-divergent-manufacturing/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519193127/https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/czinger-21c-hypercar-first-ride-review-3d-printed-divergent-manufacturing/ |archive-date=2024-05-19 |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=CNET |language=en}}
The brake calipers and suspension components are combined into a single unit called the BrakeNode.
Powertrain
The 21C has a hybrid gasoline engine consisting of a bespoke twin-turbo V8 of {{convert|2.88|L|cuin|sp=us}} capacity, has a bore x stroke of {{convert|84|x|65|mm|2|abbr=on}} in the rear central position associated with two electric motors located on the front and powered by a lithium titanate battery. The combination provides {{convert|1,250|hp|kW PS|0}} at 10,500 rpm transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed sequential transaxle with hydraulic actuated multi-plate clutch.{{cite web|title=Czinger 21C: les détails|url=https://www.asphalte.ch/news/2020/02/czinger-21c-les-details/2/|author=J-C Etter|date=21 February 2020|publication-date=}} A {{convert|1350|hp|kW}} option is also available.
Lap records
The 21C has set a number of production car lap records. In August 2021 Joel Miller set a time of 1:25.44 minutes around Laguna Seca using road legal Michelin pilot sport Cup2R tyres and a high downforce track version of the hypercar.{{cite web|title=Czinger’s 21C hypercar lapped Laguna Seca two seconds quicker than a McLaren Senna|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/czingers-21c-hypercar-lapped-laguna-seca-two-seconds-quicker-mclaren-senna|author=Rowan Horncastle|date=6 August 2021|access-date=1 October 2024}} This record was reclaimed in August 2024 once again by Joel Miller, setting a time of 1:24.75 minutes. {{cite web|title=CZINGER VEHICLES SECURES THIRD TRACK RECORD THIS SUMMER, RECLAIMS TITLE OF FASTEST LAP AT LAGUNA SECA|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/czinger-vehicles-secures-third-track-record-this-summer-reclaims-title-of-fastest-lap-at-laguna-seca-302235127.html|author=Czinger Vehicles|website=prnewswire.com|date=30 August 2024|access-date=1 October 2024}} The 21C also set records in 2024 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb and the Circuit of the Americas, with times of 48.82 seconds from Chris Ward,{{cite web|url=https://www.goodwood.com/grr/event-coverage/festival-of-speed/video-on-board-the-czinger-21cs-record-breaking-fos-assault/|title=Video: On-board the Czinger 21C’s record-breaking FOS assault|author=Adam Wilkins|date=27 September 2024|access-date=1 October 2024}} and 2:10.70 minutes respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/czinger-21c-now-production-car-record-holder-cota|title=The Czinger 21C is now the production car record holder at COTA|author=Shafiq Abidin|date=16 August 2024|access-date=1 October 2024}}
See also
Notes and references
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External links
- [https://www.czinger.com/ Official site of Czinger]