Zenos E10
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Zenos E10
| image = File:Zenos sports car.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Zenos Cars
| aka =
| production = January 2015–2016 (100+ Units)
| model_years =
| assembly = Wymondham, Norfolk, United Kingdom
| designer =
| class = Sports car (S)
| body_style = 0-door speedster
| platform =
| related =
| layout = Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
| engine = {{ublist
|2.0 L Ford Ecoboost I4 (petrol)
|{{convert|200|bhp|kW|order=flip|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,800 rpm
|{{convert|210|Nm|lbfft|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,100 rpm
|2.0 L Ford Ecoboost I4 (petrol)
|{{convert|250|bhp|kW|order=flip|0|abbr=on}} @ 7,000 rpm
|{{convert|400|Nm|lbfft|0|abbr=on}} @ 2,500 rpm
|2.3 L Ford Ecoboost I4 (petrol)
|{{convert|350|bhp|kW|order=flip|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,000 rpm
|{{convert|475|Nm|lbfft|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,000 rpm}}
| transmission = 5-speed transverse manual{{cite web|title=E10|url=http://www.zenoscars.com/e10/#1461181547902-6c23da4d-8c75|website=Zenos Cars|publisher=Zenos Cars|access-date=27 May 2016}}
| propulsion =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2300|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3800|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1870|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1130|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|720|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| sp = uk
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The Zenos E10 is a mid-engined sports car designed and produced by the British manufacturer Zenos Cars. First announced to the press in September 2013,{{cite web|title=Zenos E10 design sketches revealed|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/zenos-e10-design-sketches-revealed|website=Autocar|access-date=26 March 2017|date=19 September 2013}} pre-production car was made available to the press in October 2014.
Production started in Norfolk in January 2015,{{cite web|title=Zenos Cars launches £750,000 funding round with Seedrs|url=http://www.bmmagazine.co.uk/get-funded/zenos-cars-launches-750000-funding-round-with-seedrs/|website=Business Matters|publisher=Capital Business Media|access-date=27 May 2016|date=12 May 2016}} and ceased at the end of 2016 when the company fell into administration at the start of 2017. The ‘E’ in the car's name is taken from managing director and co-founder Mark Edwards’ surname, while the ‘10’ signifies that this is the 10th car project he has been involved in.{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorpunk.co.uk/out-and-about/clever-zenos-carbon-fibre-sports-car-brilliance/|title=Clever Zenos - Carbon fibre sports car brilliance • MotorPunk|date=2015-11-02|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-04}}
In September 2016, the company announced that it had built its 100th vehicle, which was an E10 R.{{Cite web|url=http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-britishcars/zenos-sells-100th-car/34995|title=Zenos sells 100th car {{!}} PistonHeads|website=www.pistonheads.com|access-date=2016-10-10}}
{{anchor|E10}} Zenos E10
The car features an aluminium 'spine' to which a composite passenger ‘tub’ and front and rear subframes are attached. The ‘spine’ is believed to be the largest single aluminium extrusion used in any road car,{{Cite web|url=http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/zenos-cars--the-full-story/28402|title=Zenos Cars - the full story {{!}} PistonHeads|website=www.pistonheads.com|access-date=2016-07-04}} with a torsional stiffness in excess of 10,000 Nm/degree.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theengineer.co.uk/issues/august-2014-online/innovation-in-the-uk-niche-vehicles-sector/|title=Innovation in the UK niche vehicles sector|access-date=2016-07-04}}
The composite ‘tub’ of the E10 is formed of a ‘sandwich’ that comprises a thermoset plastic core contained between sheets of carbon fibre. The latter utilise pieces of carbon fibre that have been discarded in other processes. It is estimated that the resulting material delivers 70% of the mechanical performance of ‘virgin’ carbon fibre at significantly lower cost.
The cabin has been designed to accommodate people from 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) tall to 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) tall.{{Cite web|url=http://skiddmark.com/2014/03/zenos-cars-sets-shop-u-s/|title=Zenos Cars sets up shop in the U.S. - SkiddMark|date=2014-03-26|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-04}} The interior also incorporates an additional central screen, allowing the passenger to view information that would normally only be visible to the driver.{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/zenos/e10/interior|title=Zenos E10 interior {{!}} Autocar|website=www.autocar.co.uk|access-date=2016-07-04}}
The car features inboard front springs and dampers and replaceable GRP body panels, which are intended to reduce repair costs in the event of an accident.{{Cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/291529/zenos_e10_news_price_and_specs.html|title=Zenos E10 news, price and specs|access-date=2016-07-04}}
{{anchor|E10 S}} Zenos E10 S
Similar to the E10, but with the turbocharged 2.0 L Ford EcoBoost engine,{{cite web|last1=Cackett|first1=Nic|title=Zenos E10 S review|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/zenos/e10-s|website=Autocar|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=27 May 2016}} delivering {{convert|250|bhp|0|order=flip|abbr=on}} at 7,000 rpm and {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,500 rpm.{{cite web|title=E10 S|url=http://www.zenoscars.com/e10s/#1461234946094-c9bbaaf7-1359|website=Zenos Cars|publisher=Zenos Cars|access-date=27 May 2016}} Production began at the same time as for the E10.{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/autosport-international/zenos-cars-reveals-more-powerful-e10-s-2015-updated|title=Zenos E10 S makes its debut at the Autosport International show {{!}} Autocar|website=www.autocar.co.uk|access-date=2016-07-04}}
The E10 S accelerates from {{convert|0|to|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on|order=flip}} in 4.0 seconds, and can reach {{convert|145|mph|km/h|abbr=on|order=flip}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/reviews/15444/zenos-e10-s-review-price-specs-and-0-60-time|title=Zenos E10 S review - price, specs and 0-60 time|access-date=2016-07-04}}
In September 2016, an upgrade kit was made available for the E10 S, which increases power to {{convert|280|bhp|0|order=flip|abbr=on}} and torque to {{convert|420|Nm|0|abbr=on}}. The upgrade kit can be fitted to new or used cars and includes new air intake, modified intercooler and remapped ECU.{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/zenos-e10-s-boosted-280bhp-upgrade-kit|title=Zenos E10 S boosted to 280bhp with upgrade kit {{!}} Autocar|website=www.autocar.co.uk|access-date=2016-10-10}}
{{anchor|E10 R}} Zenos E10 R
This car with a higher-powered 2.3 L Ford EcoBoost engine,{{cite web|last1=Saunders|first1=Matt|title=2016 Zenos E10 R review|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/zenos/e10/first-drives/2016-zenos-e10-r-review|website=Autocar|publisher=Haymarket Media Group|access-date=27 May 2016|date=2 March 2016}} delivering {{convert|350|bhp|0|order=flip|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm and {{convert|475|Nm|lbfft|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm,{{cite web|title=E10 R|url=http://www.zenoscars.com/e10s/#1461234946094-c9bbaaf7-1359|website=Zenos Cars|publisher=Zenos Cars|access-date=27 May 2016}}{{cite web|title=Cool cars at the 2016 London Motor Show|url=https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/cool-cars-at-the-2016-london-motor-show|website=Car Keys|publisher=Car Keys|access-date=27 May 2016|date=6 May 2016}} was launched at the Performance Car Show, Birmingham, in January 2016.
The E10 R has uniquely tuned suspension and brakes,{{Cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/zenos/e10-r/17255/zenos-e10-r-review-fastest-e10-is-the-best-yet|title=Zenos E10 R review - Fastest E10 is the best yet|access-date=2016-07-04}} and the dry vehicle weight of {{convert|750|kg|0|abbr=on}} has been helped by wheels that are each {{convert|2.5|kg|abbr=on}} lighter than those fitted to the E10 S.{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/zenos/2016-zenos-e10-r/|title=2016 Zenos E10 R|website=Top Speed|date=23 November 2015 |access-date=2016-07-04}}
The car can accelerate from zero to 97 km/h (60 mph) in as little as 3.0 seconds, and reach a top speed of 249 km/h (155 mph).{{Cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/zenos/2016-zenos-e10-r/|title=2016 Zenos E10 R|website=Top Speed|date=23 November 2015 |access-date=2016-07-04}} Standard equipment levels are higher than those of the E10 and E10 S, and include six-speed manual gearbox, ventilated disc brakes and uprated four-pot callipers, and twin-skin composite seats with four-point racing harnesses.{{Cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/zenos/20t-r-2dr/first-drive|title=Review: the 500bhp per tonne Zenos E10 R|date=2016-05-17|access-date=2016-07-04}}
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.zenoscars.com/e10/}}